Laura Holliday
Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.
From splitting toilet paper to demagnetizing water: The worst life hacks people actually tried
Some of these will only make your life worse.
On Nov 17, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“The way this could actually be our reality is terrifying”: Explaining “robophobia,” the theoretical robot insult from TikTok
“The vibes are off.”
On Nov 10, 2025 by Laura Holliday
From well-researched video essays to investigative documentaries on obscure mysteries, you can get lost in these 15 YouTube channels for hours
“I’m watching that right now.”
On Nov 1, 2025 by Laura Holliday
Have popular kids ruined the internet? Viral TikTok sparks online discussion: “The internet was better when it was just on computers”
“It’s not popular kids, it’s corporate greed.”
On Oct 31, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“It tastes synthetic”: Woman tries first Big Mac at age 30, triggers nostalgia and outrage
“It’s not terrible, but given the choice between this and In n Out…”
On Oct 24, 2025 by Laura Holliday
13 incredible and absurd brand collaborations with Crocs
The shoe brand has formed some unlikely pairings over the years.
On Oct 23, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“He’s a doughtivational speaker”: Papa John’s worker shuts down critic who mocked his job
“That mentality will take you VERY far in life.”
On Oct 18, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“Would sell my soul for this device”: Americans can only dream of Finland’s avocado ripeness machines
“Do they have watermelon checkers? If so I am packing my bags.”
On Oct 15, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“People need to get a life”: Jake Paul responds to influx of AI deepfake videos of his likeness
“Are we gonna take AI seriously now?”
On Oct 10, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“You bullied a 13-year-old for money”: Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah calls out Perez Hilton for “foul” way he mocked her as a teen
“Shame on you.”
“Bro leave her alone”: Gen Alpha is showing printed brainrot memes to strangers and the results are hilarious
“Historians are definitely skipping us.”
On Oct 9, 2025 by Laura Holliday
The “watch my egg” TikTok challenge brings back the old-school internet prank
“How’s my egg? “Uhh…”
On Oct 8, 2025 by Laura Holliday
Comedian says she coined “girlbossed too close to the sun.” Now it’s in a Taylor Swift song
“Am I her Shakespeare? Yes.”
On Oct 7, 2025 by Laura Holliday
“I couldn’t believe it”: Livestream captures climber Balin Miller’s fatal fall while rappelling Yosemite’s El Capitan
“Balin was full of life — a true wild card at heart.”
On Oct 6, 2025 by Laura Holliday
Healing or heartbreaking? Divorced woman shares wedding photos on what would’ve been her 1-year anniversary
Powerful…or sad?
On Oct 5, 2025 by Laura Holliday
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