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A TikTok Ban Would Be A Tragedy For Gaming Communities

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the U.S. due to security concerns related to its Chinese parent company.
TikTok has become a significant platform for entertainment, networking, and news, impacting millions of users.

Torey Akers's 'Revolutionary Algorithms' finds political potential on TikTok

Torey Akers' debut book explores digital citizenship, censorship, and the dynamics of online culture through her experiences on TikTok.

A TikTok Ban Would Be A Tragedy For Gaming Communities

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the U.S. due to security concerns related to its Chinese parent company.
TikTok has become a significant platform for entertainment, networking, and news, impacting millions of users.

Torey Akers's 'Revolutionary Algorithms' finds political potential on TikTok

Torey Akers' debut book explores digital citizenship, censorship, and the dynamics of online culture through her experiences on TikTok.
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#humor

The online moments that defined 2024 | TechCrunch

2024 showcased absurdity in online culture, with viral moments that humorously encapsulated the year's discourse and challenges.
AI's unreliability was sharply highlighted through Google's search results, illustrating the risks of an AI-driven future.

What's so funny about getting an AI app to give you a roasting?

Roasting apps reflect a societal trend where individuals seek self-deprecating humor, often embracing harsh insults for entertainment.
The psychological aspect of roasting indicates that playful teasing can create bonds of intimacy between individuals.

The online moments that defined 2024 | TechCrunch

2024 showcased absurdity in online culture, with viral moments that humorously encapsulated the year's discourse and challenges.
AI's unreliability was sharply highlighted through Google's search results, illustrating the risks of an AI-driven future.

What's so funny about getting an AI app to give you a roasting?

Roasting apps reflect a societal trend where individuals seek self-deprecating humor, often embracing harsh insults for entertainment.
The psychological aspect of roasting indicates that playful teasing can create bonds of intimacy between individuals.
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The Rise and Fall of an Internet Princess

The rise of memecoins highlights the intersection of internet culture, meme popularity, and cryptocurrency value.

Tanya Sweeney: A young Irish woman asked strangers to Revolut her money for her Christmas drinks and the internet lost its mind

A lighthearted tweet can provoke unexpected backlash, showing the unpredictable nature of social media.
Online interactions can distort traditional social engagements, leading to misunderstandings.
#fan-engagement

The Red Sox really are the free agency interest kings... so far

The old internet was low-stakes, fun, and a part of life, not the entirety of it.

Keke Palmer Addressed The Viral Conspiracy Theory That Her Former Costar Lea Michele Can't Read

Lea Michele humorously addressed rumors about her literacy stemming from a Glee anecdote, showing resilience against online speculation.

The Red Sox really are the free agency interest kings... so far

The old internet was low-stakes, fun, and a part of life, not the entirety of it.

Keke Palmer Addressed The Viral Conspiracy Theory That Her Former Costar Lea Michele Can't Read

Lea Michele humorously addressed rumors about her literacy stemming from a Glee anecdote, showing resilience against online speculation.
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Even Losers Get Lucky Sometimes. Not in This Book.

Tulathimutte's 'Rejection' examines alienation and loneliness through vibrant, painful characters navigating modern digital culture.

How the Cyber-Thriller 'Red Rooms' Became a Cult Classic Before It Was Ever Released

Red Rooms explores the fascination with the dark web and its crimes, resonating deeply with an audience drawn to its chilling themes.

Why Congress's Fears of Russian Space Nukes Is Political Theatre

The episode discusses WWE's Vince McMahon allegations and the ramifications for non-disclosure agreements alongside the threat of nuclear weapons in space.

Plot Twists, Slick and Surreal: Job and Six Characters

Friedlich's play captures the essence of the irony-poisoned, online culture with hyper-literate but surface-level characters in a gripping thriller setting.

The strange, online lives of "book husbands."

The term 'book husband' refers to either a hot fictional character or a spouse/partner of a book influencer, part of online humor and book enthusiast culture.

Is Bed Rotting' Good or Bad for Your Sleep?

Bed rotting is a popular TikTok trend involving staying in bed for extended periods, leaving only for necessities.
While some people find bed rotting restorative, it can disrupt the natural method of resetting the mind and body.

No Judgement by Lauren Oyler review modish observations from a rarefied world

Lauren Oyler is a well-known American writer and critic, famed for her critical essays and first novel, Fake Accounts.
Oyler's writing style is described as defensive, anxious, and self-congratulatory, with a focus on online culture and the internet.

This One Thing Influencers Say Is Really Annoying Me Lately

The author initially expected to dislike Instagram but has found that the manufactured aspects of the platform don't bother them.
The author finds issue with the 'permission culture' on Instagram, where creators assume what others feel shame about.

Brands are embracing ad-free features on social media, like comments and DMs

Brands need to engage in comments sections for user attention beyond traditional ads.
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