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On Jun 30, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich, Claire Goforth

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After Depp-Heard trial, creators try to keep up the momentum

The next celebrity case should not be treated the same as the Depp-Heard trial. But it already is.

On Jun 30, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture

caption in rainbow letters centered ""Gays Against Groomers" on black background (c)

Is ‘Gays against Groomers’ the new Libs of TikTok?

Gays Against Groomers has shared far-right talking points and conspiracy theories.

On Jun 29, 2022 by Claire Goforth

San Diego DA Summer Stephan over background of San Diego police responding to altercation with Antifa flag overlay

Twisted Tea and far-right vloggers: How San Diego is waging an absurd war against antifa

San Diego's crack down on antifa is reaching new heights.

On Jun 28, 2022 by Tina-Desiree Berg

woman posing in outfit at mirror caption "vlog of the day I got fired :))" (l) pink sticky note that says "you're fired" on white keyboard (c) driving view of outside caption "vlog of the day I got fired :))" (r)

‘They said my social media posts made them question my judgment’: TikToker says she got fired for sharing her salary online, sparking debate on salary transparency

'I bet another employee complained because they make less [money than her.]'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Melody Heald

Internet Culture IRL

woman holding rainbow pillow caption "i had to cut my dad off. see, i'm a bisexual pisces and he is a republican state senator who contributed to taking my rights as a woman away and the possibility of me being able to marry the girl of my dreams one day." (l) Adrian Dickey right arm raised in court (c) woman holding rainbow pillow caption "i had to cut my dad off. see, i'm a bisexual pisces and he is a republican state senator who contributed to taking my rights as a woman away and the possibility of me being able to marry the girl of my dreams one day." (r)

‘He is a Republican state senator who contributed to taking my rights as a woman away’: Bisexual TikToker says she cut off abusive politician dad

'When their own families start to hate them, you know they’re doing this for the $$$.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine playing guitar on stage

Canadian radio station brings unexpected joy by playing ‘Killing in the Name’ for 30 hours

No matter what people requested, the station played only one song.

On Jun 30, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

woman greenscreen tiktok over article caption "Stats Canada Reports Not One Baby Has Been Named "Karen" Since November 13 2019" (l) newborn babies in hospital (c) woman greenscreen tiktok over article ""The Last Karen", as she's been reffered, was born at Toronto's Western Hospital in November of 2019. Much like the relatives of Hitler who made a pact to change their name and not procreate in order to end the bloodline, The Last Karen is expected to bear the burden throughout her entire life of ending the Karen name permanently" (r)

‘Gen Z bullied a name to literal oblivion’: TikToker says not one baby has been named ‘Karen’ since 2019, referencing satirical article

'They are sending 'Karens' into extinction.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

Internet Culture IRL

Don’t buy the viral claim that Anonymous deleted tracking data from period-tracking apps

Despite widespread and uncritical coverage of the claim, no evidence has been presented.

On Jun 30, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

woman hand on chest caption "the craziest dating story of all time" (l) man and woman on date man cooking for woman holding wine glass in her hand (c) woman hand over mouth shocked caption "the craziest dating story of all time" (r)

‘Every woman who dates men needs to hear this f*cking story’: Woman says ‘friend of a friend’ was fed human meat on Hinge date at Airbnb, sparking skepticism

“This story is highly suspicious. 'Friend of a friend,' come on now!”

On Jun 30, 2022 by Linda Hamilton

Internet Culture IRL

woman walking outside caption "This man started following me on my commute and I said "before u even start I have a bf" and he really said I don't care" (l) woman holding cell phone outside man following her behind (c) woman walking outside caption "This man started following me on my commute and I said "before u even start I have a bf" and he really said I don't care" (r)

‘He followed me and didn’t take no for an answer’: Man won’t stop harassing woman on the street, says he ‘doesn’t care’ that she has a boyfriend

'He’s the kind of guy that says 'not all men.''

On Jun 30, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

worker opening to-go box of food on white counter (l) worker mirror selfie style recording caption "When youre having a rough night and ask the cooks for food" (c) to-go box of food open fries and burger with note above "IDK if u know this but you have the best ass in this place" (r)

‘This will either make the girls night, or a phone call with HR’: Cook compliments worker’s butt in to-go box note, sparking debate

'No guy has handwriting that good.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

‘The hosts are going to destroy everything Airbnb was created to be’: Researcher says hosts are ‘destroying’ Airbnb

'The era of the Airbnb is done.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Melody Heald

woman speaking looking right (l) man speaking in parking garage (c) woman speaking shocked expression (r)

‘Endless miserable cycle’: Woman explains the exasperating state of dating today

‘Start approaching women respectfully.’

On Jun 30, 2022 by Linda Hamilton

Internet Culture

woman eating in pool floaty outside on lawn woman walking beside her recording on phone with caption "Karen (arrow pointing to recording woman) (l) police officer in house talking to woman (c) woman in pool floaty eating on lawn looking at woman who was recording her (r)

‘Buzz kill’: Karen allegedly calls cops on woman sitting in pool floaty on lawn

'Nothing to see here.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL

gas station worker speaking hands crossed (l) gas station cashier behind counter male at checkout (c) gas station worker speaking hand out (r)

‘I hate being a f*cking girl’: Gas station worker details the relentless sexual harassment she experiences in one shift

'You shouldn’t have to change your job because of men.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

service worker in car holding bottle hand up speaking long sleeve button down white shirt on (l) service worker in car speaking shocked expression hand on chest holding bottle with white long sleeve button down shirt on (c) service worker in car speaking holding bottle hand up in white button down long sleeve shirt (r)

‘I gotta get out of the service industry’: Server reveals outfit she had to wear during outdoor brunch shift in 105-degree weather

'This video reminded me to quit my job.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Film bro’ discourse is reaching new heights of toxicity on TikTok and Twitter

These satirical 'film bro' TikToks represent an anti-intellectual backlash against foreign and experimental art.

On Jun 30, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘The audacity of this girl’: Worker says co-worker assumed she was paying for $10 drink, sparking debate on DoorDash in the workplace etiquette

'Apparently, she thought that meant I was paying for it.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Lauren Castro

Internet Culture IRL