Articles by Collyn Burke

Collyn Burke

Collyn Burke is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She previously interned for the Daily Dot’s editorial team and Two Girls One Podcast. Her work has appeared in the Daily Texan and the Texas Observer.

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Spiritual meme Facebook group labeled coronavirus misinformation ‘super-spreader’

The page started out as a place to share spiritual memes. It’s now sharing coronavirus conspiracies.

On Apr 28, 2020 by Collyn Burke

Internet Culture

Designer faces backlash over handbag made of human child’s spine

The bag was posted for sale in 2016.

On Apr 20, 2020 by Collyn Burke

Internet Culture

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Michael Bublé facing scrutiny for elbowing, yanking wife on Instagram Live

Luisana Lopilato has since responded to fan concerns.

On Apr 16, 2020 by Collyn Burke

IRL

Mayor of ‘Flavortown’ Guy Fieri has landed in Animal Crossing

Fieri created a ‘Flavortown Island’ and is ready to check out ‘local joints.’

On Apr 14, 2020 by Collyn Burke

Internet Culture

Delta asks employees diagnosed with coronavirus to stay silent on social media

The airline also told flight attendants not to alert other crew members.

On Apr 13, 2020 by Collyn Burke

IRL

Please don’t put ice cubes in your vagina for TikTok clout

Gynecologists are warning against it.

On Apr 7, 2020 by Collyn Burke

Internet Culture

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Coronavirus unemployment is reportedly hitting people of color the hardest

The numbers keep growing.

On Apr 6, 2020 by Collyn Burke

IRL

Trans activist Lorena Borjas dies from coronavirus

Even AOC offered her thoughts.

On Mar 30, 2020 by Collyn Burke

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Tana Mongeau bashed for drinking in front of friend recovering from alcoholism

She blamed the show’s editing for the scene.

On Mar 24, 2020 by Collyn Burke

IRL

Influencer dragged for wearing bikini made of medical masks

It’s not a good look.

On Mar 23, 2020 by Collyn Burke

Internet Culture

In the wake of the coronavirus, men are finally washing their hands

Men react to washing their hands.

On Mar 5, 2020 by Collyn Burke

Internet Culture

Fox cancels ‘Almost Family’ after Timothy Hutton is accused of rape

Sera Johnson says the actor assaulted her when she was 14.

On Mar 3, 2020 by Collyn Burke

IRL

94-year-old Dick Van Dyke dances and sings at Bernie Sanders’ L.A. rally

He’s still got moves at this age.

On Mar 2, 2020 by Collyn Burke

Tech

Bachelor Nation is freaking out over the show’s surprise ‘Bachelorette’ pick

Clare Crawley first appeared on the series in 2014.

On Mar 2, 2020 by Collyn Burke

IRL

Is TikTok’s algorithm actually pretty racist?

AI researcher calls it a ‘feedback loop.’

On Feb 27, 2020 by Collyn Burke

IRL