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seeking a trend

blue and red boxing gloves

Creator Clash takes the cash-grabbing and clout-chasing out of influencer boxing

The event was a night full of odd pairings between newbies duking it out for charity.

On May 16, 2022 by Steven Asarch

Internet Culture
Three people in front of YouTube's play button logo

Hours-long television recaps fuel YouTube’s market for memories

'A weird mix of intrigue and the inability to remember the source material led to this storm of people.'

On Apr 28, 2022 by Steven Asarch

Internet Culture

‘Celebrities are seen when they want to be’: TikTok’s celebrity analysts deconstruct the fame machine

These TikTokers are analyzing why celebrities do what they do.

On Mar 3, 2022 by Chika Ekemezie

Internet Culture

Trauma trends on TikTok can make survivors feel less alone—but the sheer number of videos pushed can be distressing

'If you watch one of those videos, it's going to show you all of them.'

On Dec 16, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino

Internet Culture

Impossible expectations: Black influencers and the limitations of relatability

The career climb means encountering obstacles that their white counterparts don’t face.

On Nov 11, 2021 by Chika Ekemezie

Internet Culture

FictionalTok is a perplexing, ethical enigma

When isolated, the narratives on FictionalTok fall apart and veer uncanny.

On Sep 30, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino

Internet Culture
young women with phone and money in background

‘Love Island’ and the future of the reality TV-to-influencer pipeline

'Fame and money don't last forever.'

On Sep 2, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino

Internet Culture
snitchtok exposes

Would you snitch on someone for TikTok views?

SnitchTok is a complete genre of content built around exploiting the information we glibly offer up.

On Aug 19, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino

Internet Culture

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