A weight loss community on TikTok is pushing a concept called the “three bite rule,” and content creators are increasingly pushing back. The rule comes from Liv Schmidt, a former Goldman Sachs employee who runs an online group called Skinni Societe, spelled “skinni” on TikTok because, as creator RayLikeSunshine points out, the word “skinny” is … Read more
Japan’s patience with disrespectful IRL content creators appears to be running thin, and a recent incident involving a young American broadcaster known as Oblivion has illustrated exactly why. Oblivion, who is not yet 20 years old, built his following across TikTok, Kick, and YouTube through a mix of self-deprecating humor, boxing appearances, and increasingly controversial … Read more
A quiet but growing corner of the internet is giving people a full shopping and food delivery experience without any actual spending or physical delivery taking place. The trend revolves around so-called dopamine sites, digital environments designed to replicate the emotional rhythm of online consumption rather than the consumption itself. At the center of the … Read more
A TikToker going by the name Little Miss Booster has built a following of around 26000 by posting videos of herself taking merchandise from retail stores and reselling the goods. Little Miss Booster’s videos follow a consistent format. She loads goods into a car seat covered with a blanket to conceal them then films herself … Read more
Marc Maron has never been one to hold back, and his recent conversation with Kara Swisher made that abundantly clear. He called out the current podcast culture and took direct aim at Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and what he sees as the collapse of comedy’s moral compass. Discussing the current state of podcasting, Maron argued … Read more
Tony Hinchcliffe recently released a new stand-up comedy special on Netflix titled ‘Man of the People.’ The special has drawn significant criticism from viewers who argue that it relies heavily on racial stereotypes, pro-ICE talking points, and praise for Donald Trump rather than genuine comedic craft. The special, filmed in Texas, was largely built around … Read more
During a conversation on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, John Oliver explained exactly why he publicly called out Jay Leno years ago, making it clear that his issue was never just about the jokes themselves. Lewinsky brought up the moment directly, recalling the Dr. Seuss-inspired segment Oliver created to criticize the former late-night host. “I think … Read more
In a conversation on the Ivan Paychecks podcast, Chet Hanks, son of legendary actor Tom Hanks, opened up about one of the most jarring experiences of his adolescence: being forcibly removed from his home in the middle of the night and transported to a wilderness therapy program in Southern Utah. “It was May 30th, 2008. … Read more
A leaked internal memo from MrBeast‘s production company has surfaced online, revealing that the YouTube mogul’s staff were placed under strict food restrictions in order to help him stick to a personal diet plan. The message, which began circulating on social media outlined a set of rules that extended well beyond Jimmy Donaldson himself, targeting … Read more
A group of Gen Z TikTokers has declared their own country, and the story is stranger than it sounds. What began as an imaginary nation dreamed up by a teenager has evolved into a self-declared state complete with a president, a parliament, an intelligence agency, passports, and a cryptocurrency controversy. The country calls itself the … Read more
