‘Help!’: We can’t get enough of AI videos showing women breaking glasses bridges with rocks

If you haven’t taken a scroll through Instagram Reels, you do not know how phony and outrageous AI videos can be. My favorite genre of obviously fake AI videos all involve comically heroic animals. There is, of course, the video of a woman breaking a glass bridge with a boulder. Luckily, there is a happy …
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‘Help!’: We can’t get enough of AI videos showing women breaking glass bridges with rocks

If you haven’t taken a scroll through Instagram Reels, you do not know how phony and outrageous AI videos can be. My favorite genre of obviously fake AI videos all involve comically heroic animals. There is, of course, the video of a woman breaking a glass bridge with a boulder. Luckily, there is a happy …
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New Yorker claims all NYC transplants should have to volunteer to atone for taking from the city: ‘If the only thing you’re contributing is your taxes, you are ultimately a loser’

There is a seemingly never-ending stream of online discourse about NYC «transplants.» A transplant is someone who moves to a city that they didn’t grow up in, and allegedly makes it worse with their tacky, trendy consumption habits. It’s essentially the 21st-century version of a yuppie. Transplant discourse is not solely a New York City …
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‘It’s a Vibe’: Why aura farming wholesome dance trends is so infectious

Our social media feeds are full of slop. AI-generated garbage, news headlines reminiscent of George Orwell, sponsored skincare ads, and everything Labubu-related is taking over our algorithm. These silly apps are making it increasingly difficult to find the real, down-to-earth content that you signed up for in the first place. It makes you wonder, is …
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‘Doomscrollers become self-aware’: Bait-and-switch video trend is hilariously shaming our time-wasting scrolling habits

It’s getting harder to fall asleep, isn’t it? Despite all of the silly meditation apps, sleep medications, and chamomile tea regimens, insomniacs are far more common than they once were. It seems like all of us are piloting solo missions through the night to get some shut-eye—for the most part—to no avail. However, it’s not …
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‘I’m tired of feeling like I live inside a YouTube thumbnail’: Husband’s habit of watching YouTube videos at 100% volume pushes wife to consider giving up

No matter how compatible a couple is it is very common that their interests won’t always align.  When it comes to wives and favorite YouTube stars a husband’s pick of the day can be a lot closer than we think. Because what if, after a long day’s work, the sound of Mr beast’s voice soothes …
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‘Almost forgot this was the whole point’: How a trending spoof accidentally created a wholesome space online by glorifying mundane moments

What’s the point of life?  Humans have been searching for the meaning of life ever since our frontal cortexes evolutionarily fused, yet, after all this time, nobody can agree on an answer. Many people’s lives are punctuated with big promotions, family vacations, and other rare societal events. However,in the anticipation of each colossal manmade milestone, …
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‘I cannot express my gratitude enough’: Random stranger helps woman catch her connecting flight and makes it possible for her to say goodbye to her ill grandfather, internet wholesomely reconnects them

It’s rare to come across a story online that isn’t just for clout or is viral because it is something bad that happened—especially when it’s a story that happened on a flight. Traveling is stressful and everyone knows all too well how unreliable airlines can be these days. However, that is not what this story …
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‘Did he drive you back from the hospital?’: Mom shares a video of her huge 1-year-old baby, resulting in a series of hilarious responses from shocked observers

Sharing details about your personal life with strangers on the internet never turns out the way you expect it to. You may share something you find adorable, only to learn that others see it as disturbing, or you can share something that angers you, only to have complete strangers tell you that you are overreacting.  …
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‘It was so refreshing’: Costco employee pleasantly surprises service dog handler when he asks exactly what he is supposed to ask and nothing more

We love a happy ending for anyone with a dog, especially when it’s a working dog with an important job—like a service animal! These dogs are not just their hooman’s best friend, but also a prescribed medical device. They are trained to help them through medical emergency and even alert beforehand to prevent any accidents. …
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