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- How to play the TikTok “lying challenge” that’s everywhere right now
A wholesome and sweet challenge has grown in popularity on TikTok, with people trying to guess at (and lie about) what various household objects they are holding. The challenge has led to some very silly moments between couples, parents and children, and friends who know each other far too well.… Read more » - “It actually worked”: Airbnb host locks the thermostat. Then the renter finds a surprisingly simple loophole
Locked thermostats have become a growing complaint among Airbnb travelers frustrated by hosts trying to save on utilities, but one guest in Wisconsin may have found the most creative workaround yet. After realizing his Cudahy rental felt colder than the thermostat reading inside its plastic lockbox, the guest used a… Read more » - “They called your bluff”: JudyHoppsLovr bit comes full circle at “Zootopia 2” premiere
A TikToker famous for pretending to be “obsessed” with Judy Hopps from Zootopia is going viral after Disney unexpectedly invited him to the Zootopia 2 premiere—bringing a four-year internet bit full circle. Explaining the JudyHoppsLovr Zootopia joke Nik Salah (@niksalad) has spent the past four years posting as his alter… Read more » - “So unprofessional and tacky”: White House issues response after Trump tells reporter “quiet, piggy” for asking about Epstein files
The White House has issued a response after President Donald Trump called Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey “piggy” when she pressed him on newly released Epstein emails during an Air Force One gaggle. The administration insisted that Lucey herself “behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way” and that reporters should be… Read more » - Bill Ackman’s “may I meet you” dating advice became a meme, and people say the line actually works
Billionaire Bill Ackman launched a new dating meme with his weekend story about going up to women to ask, "May I meet you?" The X post by the hedge fund manager initially was mocked for promoting this strange and awkward phase, with some calling him out of touch due to… Read more » - “It’s a lifestyle”: How the quarter-zip sweater became a Gen Z identity shift, especially for young Black men
A new fashion shift is taking shape on TikTok, where Gen Z boys, especially young Black men, are swapping athleisure fits for quarter-zip sweaters in what they're describing as a small but meaningful “life upgrade.” Viewers watched the change unfold through skits, outfit checks, and self-described YG (Young Gentleman) videos… Read more » - Elon Musk responds to Billie Eilish calling him a coward, among other things, for hoarding his money
Elon Musk responded with a tired cliche after singer Billie Eilish shared an Instagram post calling him out for hoarding his wealth. The woman behind "Ocean Eyes" reposted an image set by the left-wing account My Voice, My Choice (@myvoicemychoiceorg) that slammed the man who could become the world's first… Read more » - “Death to dealerships”: Ford is now selling certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon
Ford is partnering with Amazon to sell certified pre-owned cars online, letting customers shop for vehicles the same way they order electronics, household goods, or anything else on the site. Customers are pleased as Ford's pre-owned vehicles being sold on Amazon will make it easier for drivers to get one… Read more » - Women warn about the “forehead kiss of doom and despair”—the kiss you get right before he disappears
Dating TikTok has a new omen to obsess over: the so-called "forehead kiss of doom and despair." Women across the platform noticed they were getting a tender goodbye kiss, only to be ghosted days later. The phrase came from a wave of videos in which women described getting a gentle… Read more » - What is “The Great Meme Reset of 2026?” Tired of brainrot and irony stacking, TikTok wants to wipe memes clean in 2026
TikTok users spent much of 2025 complaining that memes had slipped into pure nonsense. Consequently, a growing crowd is pushing for a full cultural refresh, dubbed the Great Meme Reset of 2026, set to begin on January 1, 2026. Many creators insist that brainrot memes, once funny in small doses,… Read more »
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