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From cooking to ‘extra’ reaction videos, TikToker Tati Mitch discusses the challenges of staying on top of trends

'Make your supporters feel like they are your friends.'

On May 19, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture

Linktree co-founder Anthony Zaccaria shares how creators can optimize their link-in-bio

“When you think back to why we created it, there’s got to be a better way to simplify this fragmentation.”

On May 19, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture

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‘I am about to get fired’: Worker says she’s scheduled for ominous meeting with HR

'I wanted to quit because I was unhappy there, but I guess they wanted to be first.'

On May 18, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL

Woman open mouth talking outside caption "High pitched, charming formality, tinge of vocal fry, smiling & talking" (l) man smiling greenscreen tiktok over office room caption "man emoji* voice and man emoji* name but show up to the interview ninja emoji*" (c) woman smiling outside caption "High pitched, charming formality, tinge of vocal fry, smiling & talking" (r)

‘I love pulling out my white voice’: Black woman says she intentionally sounds ‘white’ in interviews, sparking code-switching discussion

'We all understood the assignment!'

On May 17, 2022 by Rachel Kiley

IRL

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‘That’s how you get a raise’: Worker says manager subscribes to his OnlyFans account

'And that’s on supporting your employees.'

On May 16, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

IRL

‘The racism is jumping’: Shopper blasts Forever 21 for hair pick pillow and Black smiley faces in Black History Month collection, sparking debate

'Intent was good, but the execution is giving racism more than anything else.'

On May 16, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL

Ice-cream shop blurred background tweet by Lindsay Fogarty "A grown adult man who owns an ice cream shop in Tennessee made my 10 year old autistic son cry because he wouldn't sell us ice cream because we wouldn't take our masks off. We have a rare disease, and our immune compromised."

‘I don’t have words right now’: An ice cream shop reportedly turned away a disabled customer and her son when they refused to take off their masks

The ice cream shop has reportedly made anti-masking posts in the past.

On May 15, 2022 by Dan Latu

IRL

woman face up close caption "interview for a super cool and apparently woke job" (l) Drug test urine in container sitting on marijuana leaf white background (c) Woman making squished face capion "Mandatory pre employment drug testing" (r)

‘They have no right to know what I do at home’: A TikToker went to a job interview but lost interest when they mentioned mandatory drug testing. Commenters say they’re right

'I failed mine and they still hired me.'

On May 15, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

‘Do not be silenced into making someone else comfortable’: 2 women were talking about Roe v Wade in a Lyft. The driver put on Christian worship music

'Zero stars no tip.'

On May 14, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

Always pads in aisle with tweet centered by A.Morgs "A year ago today, I woke up with an Always pad stuck to my bum, after twisting during the night. This caused a rash the next day and after a weekend of pain, I was admitted to hospital with necrotising fasciitis and septic shock."

‘They’re a bad product’: Woman claims that using an Always menstrual pad sent her into septic shock

'I don't trust their sh*t.'

On May 14, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

Note with $20 tip caption "$20 tip I had Covid, so please disinfect the room as much as possible/be careful. If you get sick I am sorry I tried my best" (l) hotel reception desk workers blurred bell on counter in front (r)

‘It’s not hard to stay home when you’re sick’: A hotel worker showcased a $20 tip they received disclosing a guest had COVID-19. Commenters told her to be grateful for the money

'95% of people would not disclose that.'

On May 14, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

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‘You could at least be kind’: A landlord evicted a single mom and claimed she ‘trashed the place.’ Commenters are divided on if he was in the right

'She kept using the single mom card.'

On May 14, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL

Woman moving hands spiritually (l) woman closed eyes hands moving spiritually caption "Parasite Removal 93.9hz 7.83hz Here is another parasite killing frequency "93.9hz plus 7.83hz" (c) woman posing hands spiritually (r)

‘Medical intuitives’ on Tiktok are claiming that ‘healing frequencies’ can cure people from parasites

TikTok hashtags related to 'medical intuitives' have nearly 250 million views.

On May 13, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

Internet Culture IRL

Kourtney Kardashian mouth open talking caption "you're right" (l) black background with captions "I would ask him for advice for everything down to what I wear even now I'm having like panic attacks. What do I wear?" (c) Kim Kardashian talking caption "so nervous." (r)

What is narcissistic abuse? A Kanye clip from ‘The Kardashians’ sparks TikTok debate

'This form of abuse can be concealed as something else.'

On May 13, 2022 by Victoria Gagliardo-Silver

IRL

restaurant with people eating at tables caption "POV being the only all WOC table at a restaurant in Portland, OR... waiting and watching everyone around us get served their food for two hours"(l) woman face nature behind her caption "POV being the only all WOC table at a restaurant in Portland, OR... waiting and watching everyone around us get served their food for two hours" (c) woman sitting in chair at restaurant caption "POV being the only all WOC table at a restaurant in Portland, OR... waiting and watching everyone around us get served their food for two hours" (r)

‘Leave a review’: Two women of color went out to eat in Portland and allege they weren’t served for hours while white patrons were (updated)

'Please tell us the name so we can avoid it.'

On May 13, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL