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AI slop artists are redoing the 'Squid Game' series finale

Squid Game Fans Use AI to Reimagine Season 3’s Bleak Finale

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

The divisive conclusion of Squid Game’s third season has sparked a wave of AI-driven creativity among fans disillusioned by the […]

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'Do it lady!': How Chit became TikTok’s awkward office hero

The Chit Show: TikTok’s Viral Office Comedy Sensation

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

A quirky office character named Chit has taken TikTok by storm, capturing global attention with absurdist humor and a rapidly […]

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Madison Marilla of 'Love on the Spectrum' talks jewelry, Disneyland, and creating content

Madizen Jewelry: Madison Marilla’s Sensory Success Story

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Madison Marilla, known for her vibrant presence on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, turned heads at VidCon last week with […]

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Threads nears X in daily users, new data reveals

Threads Nears X’s Daily User Count, Driven by Instagram

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Meta’s Threads, a social media platform positioned as Instagram’s text-based counterpart, is narrowing the gap with X (formerly Twitter) in […]

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Climate change made portable fans essential. Capitalism made them a trend.

Portable Fans: A Symbol of Climate Crisis and Capitalist Irony

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

As global temperatures reach record highs, portable fans have surged from niche gadgets to must-have accessories, embodying both a practical […]

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TikTok's 'Google Maps Girl' trend has us lost and strutting to Charli xcx

TikTok’s Google Maps Girl Trend: A Generation Lost Without GPS

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

A viral TikTok trend jokingly highlighting the navigation struggles of the GPS-reliant generation has sparked both humor and self-recognition among […]

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The Coldplay CEO cheating scandal makes memes out of misery

Coldplay Cheating Scandal Ignites Debate on Viral Shaming

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

A viral video capturing a tech CEO in an intimate moment with a colleague during a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, […]

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'Hairy Creature' emoji, aka Bigfoot, is coming soon

Bigfoot Emoji Makes Debut as ‘Hairy Creature’ in Unicode 17 Update

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

A mysterious, fuzzy figure is set to join emoji keyboards worldwide this fall — though its official label may spark […]

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How to never run out of TikTok video ideas again

Unlock TikTok Content Ideas with Creator Search Insights

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

TikTok has introduced a new feature designed to help creators decode what audiences want to see, offering a solution to […]

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Christian Horner is out at Red Bull Racing, and F1 fans are celebrating online

Christian Horner Sacked: Red Bull Exit Sparks F1 Meme Storm

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

Christian Horner’s two-decade tenure as Red Bull Racing’s CEO and team principal came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, sending […]

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The Daily Show skewers Elon Musk over Groks antisemitic MechaHitler tirade

AI Chatbot Grok’s Antisemitic Rant Sparks Ronny Chieng to Slam Elon Musk

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

A recent controversy involving Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has drawn sharp criticism after the platform allegedly generated anti-Jewish […]

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This TikTok CarPlay trend makes *anything* your start-up sound. Here's how to do it.

Rev Up Your Ride: TikTok’s Custom CarPlay Sound Trend Explained

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

A viral TikTok trend is transforming the ritual of starting a car into a personalized spectacle, as users harness Apple’s […]

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Kai Cenat's 'Hot Ones' reaction to Da Bomb is instantly iconic

Kai Cenat Masters Elden Ring, Falls to Hot Ones’ Spicy Gauntlet

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Twitch superstar Kai Cenat, renowned for conquering grueling challenges in games like Elden Ring, recently faced a test of an […]

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The 'is this illegal?' TikTok trend is taking over your feed

TikTok’s ‘Illegal’ Trend: When Clashing Upbringings Spark Viral Humor

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A viral TikTok trend centered on British artist Pinkpantheress’s song “Illegal” has taken over the platform, with users humorously contrasting […]

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TikTok's 'but there was once a time' trend explores our wilder, younger days

TikTok’s There Was a Time Trend: Personal Growth, Nostalgia

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A wave of nostalgia has swept across TikTok, with users worldwide embracing the “there was a time” trend to reflect […]

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What is the Gen Z stare? TikTok zoomers and millennials are bickering over facial expressions

Gen Z Stare Debate: TikTok’s Clash Over Gen Z’s Silent Reactions

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A new cultural debate has erupted on TikTok, this time centered on the “Gen Z stare”—a term sparking both amusement […]

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Google's new 'Game Changer' Easter egg farewells Brennan Lee Mulligan

Google Easter Egg Honors Brennan’s Game Changer Shoe Prank

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Dropout’s latest episode of the comedy game show Game Changer has sparked unexpected online virality, now amplified by a playful […]

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Robot umpire debuts at MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta

MLB All-Star Game Debuts Robot Umpires, Four Calls Overturned

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Baseball’s historic All-Star Game in Atlanta this week witnessed a groundbreaking shift in officiating, as an automated strike zone system […]

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Trump got ratioed on Truth Social, his own social media platform

Trump’s Epstein Plea Sparks Rare Truth Social Backlash

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Donald Trump faced an extraordinary wave of criticism from his own supporters on Truth Social after calling for them to […]

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‘Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday’: Why you’re hearing this everywhere

Jet2 Holiday Anthem Sparks TikTok Meme Craze and Travel Buzz

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A British budget airline’s decade-old advertising jingle has unexpectedly become a global summer anthem, fueling a viral TikTok trend that […]

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