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Two women looking into camera.

‘Wait why is this working?’: TikTokers with ADHD stay on task with co-working live streams

The community feeling is integral to the ability to focus. 

On Jan 20, 2022 by Dan Latu

IRL
Cellular phones in boxes.

The account for Freedom Phone, an anti-big tech smartphone for conservatives, is still tweeting from an iPhone

It's not a good look.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
a woman showing some audio recordings on her phone and looking startled

‘Deleting Tinder forever’: Man sends woman 7 straight voice memos, references curtains in her front window in viral TikTok

'I'm a kind, compassionate, genuine guy.'

On Jan 19, 2022 by Clara Wang

IRL
Manager asks TikToker to work day after mom died

‘still good to work today right?’: Manager texts condolences for dead mom, asks woman to work next day in viral TikTok

'What kind of question is that?'

On Jan 19, 2022 by Clara Wang

IRL
a woman yelling at store clerks and the viewer (l) (r) a man smirking (m)

‘Target Tammy’ berates worker after refusing to wear mask, calls man a f****t. He steals her ear buds in viral TikTok

'Oh my God, do it again.'

On Jan 19, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL
Woman on TikTok describes bad date

‘You’re freelancing w no direction’: Woman exposes man who berated her 10 minutes after she didn’t respond in viral TikTok

'Was I too weird or was it my age?'

On Jan 19, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL
photo of a car showing through a window (l) photo of a cell phone screen (m) photo of a woman pointing at a front door (r)

‘We don’t feel safe, especially if you aren’t sure who is in the house’: TikToker shares video of ‘scary Airbnb experience’ after stranger enters, claims to be a tenant

The host asked the guests to interact with the stranger.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

Internet Culture IRL
A couple holding balloons.

‘Doing some quick math’: Christian YouTuber trolled for announcing girlfriend’s 18th birthday

Joshua Wesely is best known for making an anti-COVID film.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL Tech
A man standing.

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio accused of snitching on, stealing from the group

There's trouble in Proud Boys paradise.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
A woman talking into camera (L), a text message (C), and an illustrated character in shock (R).

‘I’ve been bamboozled’: DoorDash driver allegedly steals TikToker’s $100 food order (updated)

'Bree, I hope that food was good!'

On Jan 19, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

People are imagining themselves at ‘Euphoria High School’ in this new meme

Don't forget your glitter.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture
image of the google and apple logo in front of a technology background

Big tech is big mad over a pair of antitrust bills in Congress

The tech giants are going on the offensive.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
adult cast of yellowjackets

This week in streaming: The buzz for ‘Yellowjackets’

Plus: Reviews of 'Archive 81' and 'How I Met Your Father.'

On Jan 19, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Streaming
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A ‘tyrannical narcissistic boss’: Charisma Carpenter responds to Joss Whedon’s comments about his workplace abuse allegations

In a recent interview, Whedon tried to downplay his alleged history of abusive behavior.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
A man dancing.

‘Like they not working hard enough you’re out requesting extra dances’: TikToker asks Amazon delivery driver to dance, sparking debate

'Why? So you can be entertained for free.'

On Jan 19, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL Tech