As companies like Target face conservative backlash for their Pride merchandise, the LGBTQ+ TikTokkers who review…
Author: Amelia Tait
‘Everybody’s So Creative!’ and the Rise of the Recipe Reactions
The sheer volume of horrendous recipes on TikTok has led to the emergence of a whole…
Unboxing Is So 2012. The Internet Wants Packing Videos
The latest online shopping trend: paying to watch someone pack your order.
TikTok Is Changing What It Means to Be ‘Old’
As users play with Teenage Look filters and offer ways to appear younger, ageism on the…
TikTok’s De-Influencers Tell You What Not to Buy
The latest trend to hit the video-sharing site is a backlash against hauls and self-serving recommendations.
The Rise of the Tech Bro Supervillain
For decades movie bad guys were easily identified by their mustaches or mwa-ha-has. These days, evil…
The Internet Is Breeding Hordes of Adult ‘Bluey’ Fans
Sure, three-year-olds and critics love this animated series about a family of dogs. But its most…
Amazon Has Conquered Christmas—but Its Reign May Be Ending
The retail giant mastered the mince pie and shoved its way into the holidays. But, it’s…
TikTok’s Dream Worlds Thrived in a Nightmare Year
From “shifting” into fantasy to visiting virtual taverns, the video-sharing platform offered escape from harsher realities.
A Recession Looms Over the Posh World of Influencers
With energy prices soaring and inflation taking off, the business of flaunting luxury might stop booming.