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‘This man has been advertising for y’all for free’: T-Mobile worker told to stop making TikToks—despite making them off the clock and promoting the company

'That’s all I wanted to do, was just cheer on T-Mobile.'

On Sep 25, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture IRL
Florida asks Supreme Court to rule on controversial social media law

Florida petitions Supreme Court to rule on law that prevents politicians from being banned on social media

It could have major first amendment ramifications.

On Sep 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
man greenscreen tiktok holding his phone in front of convenient store image caption 'When see ur quiet coworker on ur story and see how she act outside of work' (l) person holding phone with Instagram logo on white screen in front of white wood panel background (c) man greenscreen tiktok holding his phone in front of convenient store image caption 'When see ur quiet coworker on ur story and see how she act outside of work' (r)

‘That’s why I like blocking my coworkers, no need for them to know the truth’: Costco worker’s reaction to quiet co-worker’s social media account sparks debate

'I don't need them knowing who I really am.'

On Sep 18, 2022 by Melody Heald

IRL
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TikTok brags to Congress that it ‘wasn’t the platform of choice’ for Jan. 6 rioters

The company's COO appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

On Sep 14, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Facebook homepage 'Find Friends Status Photo Place Life What's on your mind?'

‘Turns out she had taken too much Ambien and had been trying to look him up’: TikToker says her mom accidentally made her crush’s name her Facebook status multiple times

'I woke up the next day to a bunch of concerned texts from friends saying I needed to check my mom's Facebook.'

On Sep 9, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL
Truth Social on phone (l) woman holding 'We are Q' sign (r)

Truth Social executives routinely push QAnon content on their app

Trump's app has also seen an uptick in violent rhetoric since the FBI Mar-a-Lago raid as well.

On Aug 29, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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‘He was SO nice’: Night club’s social media manager lists the friendliest artists she’s worked with

'Everyone is nice but these artist were hella good vibezzzzz'

On Aug 26, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Internet Culture
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‘The Rehearsal’ discourse was horny, critical, and effusive

The immersion didn’t stop with the episodes.

On Aug 25, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming
woman speaking arm up caption 'There are some large brands that I just don't understand who is in charge... I could do a better job from my bed' (l) hand holding iPhone with TikTok on screen (c) woman speaking arm up caption 'There are some large brands that I just don't understand who is in charge... I could do a better job from my bed' (r)

‘All that time you spend on this app? You’re actually developing a monetizable skill’: Business coach says Gen Z’s use of TikTok translates to job skills

'I’ve applied for jobs recently that asked how many years of experience using Word I have. like idk all my life?'

On Aug 21, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL
man greenscreen TikTok pointing to highlighted text ''Hi, I want to ask about your username account policy. The username I want is @nonsense.' (l) Man greenscreen TikTok speaking over account policy email caption 'i honestly want usernames back' (c) man greenscreen TikTok pointing to highlighted text caption ' MEDIUM Hello, Thanks for writing in. Per our username policy, we were able to reclaim the username from the inactive user.' (r)

‘It’s actually worked for me quite a few times’: TikToker reveals how to get the username you want—even if it’s taken

'There’s someone on IG who has the username I want and they posted one photo in 2011.'

On Aug 21, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL
woman speaking hand on collar (l) hands holding iPhone with LinkedIn app on screen (c) woman speaking finger pointing to collar (r)

‘NO ONES SAFE’: Creator says her date could tell she stalked his LinkedIn profile—despite viewing it on private with a premium membership

'Sue me for wanting to look at their LinkedIn profile to make sure they’re not an axe, crazy murderer.'

On Aug 12, 2022 by Lauren Castro

IRL
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‘Welcome to the Soviet Union!’: LinkedIn users are furious over the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid. Yes, that LinkedIn

Learn about the cabal while you look for a job.

On Aug 10, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Dick Cheney speaking outside

‘He is a coward’: Dick Cheney’s anti-Trump video sparks debate

'Dick Cheney is a war criminal.'

On Aug 5, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
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Drag races, proposals, even a quinceañera: Social media stunts keep closing Los Angeles’ brand-new $588 million bridge

'My daughter saw it on TikTok.'

On Jul 28, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
BeReal app on phone screens

BeReal memes capture the chaotic nature of the anti-Instagram app loved by Gen Z

Users imagine what Drake's BeReals would look like.

On Jul 19, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

Internet Culture