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Hello fellow web crawlers! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Here’s the latest trending internet culture stories today: How the Trump administration’s ad boasting about mining jobs got completely roasted online, why Japanese citizens are trolling American’s oversized cars, an exclusive report about an ex-“furry hacker” claiming she worked with cops, and why certain Star Wars fans are all worked up over the name of a Lego set.
After that, we’ve got a “Deplatformed” column from our Senior Politics and Technology Editor David.
See ya tomorrow!
— A.W.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
⚒️ ‘IS THIS PARODY?’
Trump Labor Department launches truly depressing campaign to hype new U.S. mining jobs
Trump’s Department of Labor is getting pilloried online after advertising that there are now more jobs for miners in the U.S. The bleak-looking ad didn’t inspire many, with critics tearing it apart online. Amid the mockery, the administration later deleted it.
🚙 MEMES
Japan’s biggest meme right now: Trolling America’s oversized cars
Everyone responded to Trump’s tariffs differently, but Japanese citizens decided to troll the American auto industry and making memes about why no one wants American cars.
💻 HACKING
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-furry hacker claims she ratted on SiegedSec to local cops—former members say worked for the FBI
A former member of SiegedSec, the group referred to as the “gay furry hackers,” published a manifesto alleging cooperation with law enforcement.
😡 POP CULTURE
‘Star Wars’ nerds are furious after Lego set isn’t explicitly named ‘Slave 1’
Some Star Wars nerds are furious after a recently announced Lego set failed to refer to a character’s ship by its original name, Slave 1.
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By David Covucci
Politics & Technology Editor
4chan was hacked—and disinfo is everywhere
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🌿 People are eating handfuls of raw spinach in new health-conscious TikTok trend. Is it a good idea?
🚘 This man says attractive women always drive this make and model of a car. Is he right?
🍟 How do you feel about the extra charges for sauce at the drive-thru?
🍽️ This customer went viral after accusing servers of “negging” her at share-style restaurants. It’s apparently a rising trend.
☕ A man says he’s out $10 after he was successfully able to place an order to a closed Dunkin’.
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📝 Question of the Day
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DID YOU EVER PLAY WITH LEGO?
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