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Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to todayâs edition of web_crawlr.Â
Todayâs top stories are about: A terrifying encounter with fake cops that was caught on camera, why Jake from State Farm is getting a ton of flack online, TikTok usersâ refusal to switch to Instagram Reels, and 30 of the best memes honoring the dearly departed David Lynch.
After that, Mikael has a âOne Dumb Conspiracyâ column for you.
Until next time,
â K.D.
⥠Today in Internet Culture
đź WTF
âI would fall for that 100%â: Police knock on manâs door at 2am and he answers via Ring. Thereâs just one problem
A man is sending a PSA about fake cops knocking on doors after two men dressed as policemen tried to enter his apartment at 2am.Â
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đ„ FIGHTING THE MAN
âYouâre a shill?: Actor behind Jake from State Farm flamed on personal accounts as fire insurance fury grows
While some aimed their fury about the fires at State Farmâs CEO, others targeted the face of the company â Jake from State Farm.Â
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đ± TIKTOK BAN
âI would rather dropship my DNA to the CCP before I watch an Instagram reelâ: Woman nails exactly why TikTokers wonât just switch to Reels
TikTokers are sharing their many complaints about Instagram Reels, which they say is filled with ads and AI.Â
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đ„ POP CULTURE
30 of the best David Lynch memes honoring the master of the surreal
âElaborate on that. No.â
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By Mikael Thalen
Staff Reporter

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đžïž Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ânet.
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đ€° This Scottish baby box video on TikTok is stirring feelings of jealousy in Americans after a mom showed off all the supplies she got for free.
đ„¶ As temperatures dip, its a good time to review the best ways to keep your pipes from freezing, and this expert has got you covered.Â
đ This woman who tried her luck with an online grocery shopping service was dismayed to discover she had been paired with a male shopperâand was even more disappointed to discover how poorly heâd done.
đź A Steak ân Shake employee is in shock over the request she received from a customer.Â
đž From the Daily Dot archive: Without live performances amid the pandemic, musicians relied on streaming services to stay afloat.
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