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Zoi Lerma

TikToker Zoi Lerma shares how she keeps up with her 5.6 million followers

'There are millions of people everyday showing off their work and talents, so why shouldn’t you?’

On May 26, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
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‘Whacked with the door any time you use the stove’: TikToker shows what $4,000 will get renters in New York, sparking debate

'Imagine living in NYC on purpose.'

On May 26, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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People keep live streaming ‘Morbius’ on Twitch as the film’s ironic fandom continues to grow

It's Morbin' time 24/7 on Twitch—much to Sony's dismay.

On May 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Didn’t realize until I was completely naked’: Stripper says she accidentally worked her brother’s bachelor party

'New trauma level unlocked.'

On May 26, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL
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‘This video isn’t the flex you think it is fam’: Woman ‘pretty womans’ Dior after worker allegedly disrespects her mom, sparking debate

‘Ugh can you believe they thought we were POOR.'

On May 26, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Quinta Brunson with tweet inset "wild how many people have asked for a school shooting episode of the show I write. people are that deeply removed from demanding more from the politicians they've elected and are instead demanding 'entertainment.' I can't ask 'are yall ok' anymore because the answer is 'no'."

‘Abbott Elementary’ fans are requesting school shooting episode from show creator Quinta Brunson

'this country is rotting our brains. im sad about it.'

On May 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Navalny’ is a tense watch that has the feel of a thriller

The Russian opposition leader is front and center.

On May 26, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Movies
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‘Imagine the traumatized parents facing ANOTHER stressor’: Twitter users erupt over ICE presence at Uvalde shooting

The agency insisted it would not engage in immigration enforcement.

On May 25, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL Tech
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‘We’re not back in the day anymore’: Recruiter on LinkedIn says people shouldn’t wear hoodies to Zoom interviews, sparking debate

'A nice suit would show that you care about the job.'

On May 25, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

IRL
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‘Never trust those dogsitting apps’: Wag! dogsitter brings a woman to customer’s house, gets caught on security camera

'With all the Wag and Rover issues I don’t get why anyone with a brain would use those apps.'

On May 25, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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‘Would not leave me alone’: People waiting outside the Phoebe Bridgers concert were recruited by Scientologists in Tampa

'They knew phoebe’s demographic and POUNCED.'

On May 25, 2022 by Jack Alban

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A TikToker shared she was nearly trafficked while solo traveling, sparking debate

'This can happen anywhere.'

On May 25, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL
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‘I am not their customer, and they need to take it down’: Woman puts cafe on blast for using video of her for free marketing

'They followed me down the street when I was minding my business.'

On May 25, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL
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‘This is why you never use work equipment for anything other but work’: TikToker exposes the ‘creepy’ surveillance software in action that bosses use to spy on workers

'Yeah, not creepy at all.'

On May 25, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL Tech
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Did Dominic Fike tell a concert crowd he wanted Amber Heard to beat him up?

Multiple concertgoers posted about the comments after the fact.

On May 25, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture