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Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Our top stories today are about: A woman who went viral after claiming that a specific engagement ring wasthe reason she caught her boyfriend cheating, a Cybertruck owner sharing the five things he hates about the vehicle, an explainer on why a hot dog is called a “glizzy,” and a look back at the time people freaked out over Ice Spice not wearing makeup.
After that we’ve got a “One Good Thing” mini-column for you about a hack that could come in handy as summer approaches.
See you tomorrow!
— A.W.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
💍 INTERNET-ERA DATING
‘You can only buy one’: Woman finds out boyfriend is cheating after he tries to buy her a Darry Ring. What is it?
One woman says her friend was interested in having a Darry Ring for her engagement ring after hearing about this policy on TikTok and seeing what they had to offer—and it went woefully awry.
🚘 TECH
‘Every place you go, it’s going to take 10-15 longer’: Cybertruck owner shares the 5 things he hates about the vehicle
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares the five things he hates the most about his new vehicle. His complaints range from the features to the attention it attracts in public.
🌭 MEMES
Why is a hot dog called a glizzy?
It’s all glizzy? Always has been.
💄 POP CULTURE
That time folks freaked out over Ice Spice without makeup
The Ice Spice no makeup photo went viral in 2023 after the rapper took a selfie with no makeup on. The difference between how she looks made-up vs. bare-faced kicked off a large number of social media posts, many of them misogynistic
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👍 One Good Thing
We cover the “best and worst” of internet culture, but sometimes the “best” can get lost in the shuffle. We’ll focus on stories that highlight the “best” in a re-occurring section called “One Good Thing.”
‘If y’all want to keep all the flies out of your house this summer’: Man shares how to get rid of flies in your house. It only takes 2 household ingredients
Getting flies out of your house can feel impossible.
Leaving out wines and apple cider vinegar and smashing them with a fly swatter can feel like an endless battle. However, one self-proclaimed “DIY Guy” said there’s a way to stop flies from entering your home in the first place.
Recently, TikToker Daddybrownn (@daddybrownn) garnered over 2.9 million views when he shared how a sugar water fly trap placed outside will supposedly eliminate flies before they can infest your home.
Daddybrownn’s video is geared toward teaching viewers how to “make a solution that you can put outside of your door.”
According to him, this trap “should attract the flies to go there rather than coming in your house at all in the first place.”
So, how does it work?
He shows viewers how to make a simple solution using “two parts water, one part sugar.”
🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🥤 A KFC customer bought a half-gallon of Dr. Pepper. He couldn’t believe how much it cost.
🚗 This car dealer says you shouldn’t buy a car in 2024. Here’s why.
🍫 A popular TikToker experienced a nightmare scenario while on a flight. She says she just finished her Snicker’s bar when a flight attendant hopped on the plane’s intercom to make an ill-timed announcement.
🗣️ There are some things you just don’t say—especially in a work environment. It seems like this restaurant manager, who interviewed a job candidate, didn’t get the memo or simply lacks basic politeness.
💎 T.J. Maxx is partially known for its hard-to-find hidden gems, such as viral and designer merchandise. One TikTok user revealed her latest discovery in the retailer’s jewelry section.
👂 A professional piercer issued a PSA about using the wrong name to ask for a specific piercing.
🏈 From the Daily Dot archive: From sponsorships to merch, college athletes can now use their personal brands to monetize the internet.
📝 Question of the Day
Everyone’s got opinions, and we want to know yours. Just click a button below to answer the question, and tomorrow we will let you know how fellow web crawlers like you answered.
HAVE YOU HEARD SOMEONE CALL A HOT DOG A ‘GLIZZY‘?
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🤳 Today’s Viral Video
Since when do they announce book and movie release dates at the same time?!
