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- “Thought they were better than that”: Fans react to Coldplay’s Chris Martin asking audience to “send love” to Charlie Kirk’s family
During Coldplay's performance at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, Sept 12, singer Chris Martin made a contentious request. Martin asked the crowd to send out their love to "anywhere you wanna send it in the world." He then shouted out Charlie Kirk, who was killed by a gunman on… Read more » - “Basically lingerie”: Older generations are shocked by popular 2025 homecoming dress styles
The generational differences are being highlighted on social media once again, this time over how "short" homecoming dresses have become. Homecoming 2025 dresses spark generational discourse TikToker Pam (@thewhorticulturist) recently posted a video where she criticized modern homecoming fashion. She described the dresses as "basically lingerie" and questioned how parents… Read more » - “Stinky girl summer”: What’s up with all the sardine decor this year?
The nautical theme of 2025 has laser-focused on an unexpected fishy theme that has TikTokers confused about all the sardines. Suddenly, sardines are everywhere, and no one can figure out exactly why. @holxbeauty I don’t get it #sardines #sardine ♬ suono originale - AIVIDEO This must have something to do… Read more » - “Surprised they did this”: Fortnite will finally let players buy the exact V-Bucks they need
For as long as Fortnite has existed, there’s been one recurring frustration: you can’t just buy the exact number of V-Bucks you’re short on. Whether you needed 150 for a skin or 200 for a pickaxe, the system forced you to purchase larger bundles, leaving awkward leftovers sitting in your… Read more » - Fun fact: The Nintendo Wii censor bar can be replicated with fire or candles
When the Nintendo Wii came out in 2006, the little black bar that sat on top of your TV didn’t look like much. But without it, the Wii Remote’s motion controls didn’t work properly, which meant no bowling strikes or Mario Kart shortcuts. Turns out, though, the bar is a… Read more » - Can playing “The Legend of Zelda” really improve your mental health? Science says yes
Zelda isn't just one of the best-loved franchises in the world — it's also now scientifically proven to help your mental health. Experts from Imperial College in London, Kyushu Sangyo University, and Georgia State University teamed up to investigate how IPs like Zelda and Studio Ghibli can affect a person's… Read more » - “You will document your life so much less”: College student who quit social media for three years talks about the benefits she missed
Most of us can’t go more than a few hours without checking TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat. Social media has become a constant backdrop to everyday life, whether it’s to keep up with friends, scroll for entertainment, or stay in the loop about what’s trending. But one college student decided to… Read more » - “Society is taught to disrespect labor”: Server explains why mocktails actually should cost more than an alcoholic drink
Your server is not responsible for the price of the $13 non alcoholic beverage you ordered. Server and fiber artist Brian (@wooltogold) explained why mocktails cost as much as alcoholic drinks in a TikTok video with 202.6 million views. In a post shared September 7, 2025, he said mocktails cost… Read more » - The best jokes and memes embraced by celebrities, ranked by Reddit
Being in the public eye means celebrities frequently become the butt of a joke or subject of a viral meme. While some may be offended, others lean into the inside jokes as a way to connect with fans. In a post on r/popculturechat, a user asks, "What's your favorite joke… Read more » - “You’re still fired and good luck”: HR gives new hire the wrong start date—then fires her for not showing up
A Redditor was recently left stumped after being fired for not showing up to her first day of work. The catch? HR had given her the wrong start date. Locking down a job is a really big deal. It often comes after numerous rounds of interviews and could involve hundreds… Read more »
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