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TikTok Users are Nostalgic for Scene Culture
Grab your tightest jeans and your copy of Punk Goes Crunk, it's a scene revival in here.
When Does ‘Social Media Vs. Reality’ Debunking Become Body Dysmorphia?
Posts about flawed bodies frequently go viral, but they might not be as empowering as they seem.
Being Cheugy Has Come for Me – and It'll Come for You Too
What the newest online buzzword tells us about ageing, the internet, and ageing on the internet.
The Three Tiers of Cheuginess, Explained
Why does this term hit such a millennial nerve? A look behind the chevron curtain at the specific degrees and manifestations of cheug.
Starbucks Baristas Are Sick of Your Ridiculous Custom Orders
Your “borderline undrinkable” drinks can have a knock-on effect for the entire store, creating longer waits and wasting ingredients.
What Is ‘Cheugy’, the Word Gen Z Is Using To Troll Millennials Again?
Minion memes, Pinterest-inspired quotes, drinking Rosé and watching reruns of ‘Friends’ are all “cheugy”, it seems.
How a Viral Rap Song Extended the Legacy of Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’
“I was just so excited to see this new response to my song and also a reinterpretation of it—and something that made it feel extra alive," Natasha Bedingfield told VICE.
Viral TikToks Are Promoting Literal ‘Cheat Codes’ for the Universe
One weird trick to manifest a new car. Dealerships HATE us!
TikTok's New Trend is 'Best Friends Kissing,' Unless You're Women
"Two best friends in a room! They might kiss..."
Every Generation Gets the Alcoholic Novelty Beverage It Deserves
Millennials had Four Loko. Gen Z—thanks to TikTok and the mechanics of accidental virality–has BuzzBallz.
True Stories from the Children of Internet-Famous Parents
"There were all these comments saying how much they loved my dad, and how he’s ‘their dad’ now."