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Have you seen the “Do It Lady” meme? Behind the rise...

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2025/07/19

TikTok’s favorite awkward coworker tried to convince his officemates “Do it lady!” was a catchphrase, and now it is.Internet character Chit confused his colleagues when he wrote, “Do it lady!” on a coworker's birthday card. They told Chit, “Do it lady!—isn’t a thing.” But after repeating the phrase as the camera whip-panned from character to character, Chit’s officemate, Linda declared it “catchy.” The short episode shared June 18 went viral with 12.9 million views, and “Do it lady!” is now

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“I’m not paying to bag my own groceries”: Woman...

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2025/07/19

An off-duty Walmart worker blasts the company for its new policy, which reserves self-checkout lanes for paying members. Do you have to pay to use self-checkout at Walmart? In a video with over 19,000 views, TikToker Madilynn Cameron (@themadivlog) says she bagged her own groceries for five years as an employee. So, she was shocked when a worker told her she would have to get a membership to use self-checkout. She complains that she never received benefits such as a free membership or

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Khloé Kardashian admits to formerly Photoshopping...

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2025/07/19

On Thursday's episode of her podcast, Khloé Kardashian confessed that she used to always Photoshop her pictures, but finally stopped. The reality star has faced several accusations of doctoring her Instagram photos in the past, and she blamed this on "filter lifestyle." On social media, people cast doubts on her claim that she's ditched Photoshop. A victim of a filter lifestyle On the July 17 episode of "Khloé in Wonder Land," the Kardashian admitted to heavy past Photoshop use. Though she

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Here’s how the other late night hosts reacted to the...

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2025/07/19

The announcement of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's impending cancellation has drawn surprise and frustration from many, including Colbert's fellow late night hosts. Colbert himself dropped the shocking news on Thursday, clarifying that he wasn't being replaced as host, but rather, that CBS was simply axing the show entirely. "This is all just going away," he said. Other late night hosts react Jimmy Kimmel was the first of the other late-night hosts to publicly react to the news,

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“I genuinely have rage in my chest”: Dictionary.com’s...

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2025/07/18

Word enthusiasts have been left out in the cold after Dictionary.com made some radical changes. The Dictionary website's domain has been registered since 1995, and for the majority of that time, it's had a strong relationship with its customer base. Users with a Dictionary.com account were able to log their favourite words, while those who downloaded the Dictionary.com Pro app were privy to a number of perks, including offline dictionaries, grammar tips, rhyming dictionaries, and being able

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“I would not feel safe there”: Airbnb guest cancels 5...

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2025/07/18

An Airbnb host says one of her guests took one look at a Trump flag in the yard and left without even unpacking. The host, who runs the TikTok account @outskirtsofheavenfarm, explained that the woman had booked a stay at her animal rescue and sanctuary but canceled almost immediately after arriving. The reason, she said, was political. “She got in her car, drove away, and left,” the host said in the clip, which has now been viewed over 1.5 million times. “There was no way she could stay

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“What a time to be alive”: The internet is filled...

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2025/07/18

A Coldplay concert jumbotron moment turned into a workplace affair scandal, and the internet hasn’t stopped memeing the "Coldplay Couple" since. During Coldplay’s recent Boston show, frontman Chris Martin paused to chat with the crowd while the jumbotron panned across fans. First, it focused on a man wearing a birthday sash and crown, happily cheering. Then, the camera shifted to a couple hugging, until things took an unexpected turn. Rather than smile for the camera, both individuals

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BookTok and Reylo fans frenzy over “The Love...

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2025/07/18

TikTok book lovers are in a tizzy over actress Lili Reinhart posting a series of videos teasing the film adaptation of The Love Hypothesis. She and Tom Bateman appear in costume and possibly on set as their respective characters, and fans of the romantic comedy can barely contain themselves. Those who understand the book's origins are especially thrilled. Everything we know about The Love Hypothesis film The TikTok videos published on Thursday show Reinhart in both her lab coat and everyday

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“Those two crazy kids”: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey...

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2025/07/18

Fleetwood Mac fans went wild after former bandmates Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham appeared to tease a new project on social media. On Thursday, the pair both posted half a line from the song "Frozen Love," with Nicks starting it and Buckingham finishing. Needless to say, many fans are taking this as a good omen. Others seem to think it's something more personal between the former paramours. "And if you go forward, I'll meet you there" On July 17, Nicks posted an image on X of the

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“A Disney adult and other theme park enthusiast...

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2025/07/18

Do you have a friend who seems to constantly be at a Disney theme park? While you’re relaxing over a holiday or long weekend, you find yourself opening Instagram, only to be greeted by a picture of them hanging out with Pluto or giving Mickey a high-five? This is a phenomenon known as a “Disney Adult.” In a 2022 article for Business Insider, author Amanda Krause defines the terms as “grown-ups — often millennials without children — who are obsessed with Disney.” Historically, this term and

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“She’s not the one”: Couple breaks up over clown...

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2025/07/13

An "Am I the A**hole" post from earlier this year drew strong opinions from Redditors over one woman's objection to a clown collection. That's not a euphemism, but a man's literal collection of clown figurines, toys, masks, and other items.The clown lover's girlfriend was fine with the collection at first, but suddenly changed her tune when the masks arrived. Suck it up, clown hater Following a fight over a clown-themed apartment, one Redditor asked for judgment. The young couple had been

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“Lord help me; how do I turn it off?”: Reneé Rapp has...

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2025/07/13

Reneé Rapp's hilariously contentious relationship with TikTok LIVE gifts strikes again! The "Pretty Girls" singer recently went live to talk to her fans, only to end up "crashing out," as one account so lovingly put it, over the effects that were being added to her stream. "This is ridiculous. This is getting ridiculous. This is fun to y'all? How do I turn it off? Lord help me; how do I turn it off??" Rapp demanded as fans showered her with a series of virtual overlays, ranging from cowboy

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YouTuber Quackity returns with a new translation app...

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2025/07/12

YouTube’s global reach has allowed people around the world to be connected through interesting and immersive content. There’s just one problem: not everyone speaks the same language. YouTubers have tried to fix this issue in a variety of ways. For example, Mr. Beast pays to have his videos dubbed in a variety of languages and developed a company to help others do the same. This allows people from around the world who don’t speak English to still enjoy his content. Dubbed content has also been

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“It never came”: Customer has to go viral to get a...

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2025/07/12

An Edible Arrangements customer had a nightmare experience trying to get a refund after his birthday fruit bouquet never arrived. The TikToker says the customer service line forwarded him to a store that no longer exists and presented evidence that the company blocked him for complaining. It took thousands of other people dragging Edible Arrangements in their TikTok comments to get that money back. Edible frustrations On July 8, TikToker @timmyinthewild shared his saga in which he attempted

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“I’d go broke”: Traveler gives a tour of what Costco...

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2025/07/12

Costco may have gotten its start in the U.S., but the wholesale giant has long gone international. While about 69% of its 904 stores are still in the United States and Puerto Rico—623, to be exact—you’ll also find Costcos in Canada, Mexico, Korea, China, Taiwan, Spain, and more. One of the most exciting international locations? Japan. And according to a recent video, it's nothing short of magical. TikToker shares the Japanese Costco experience TikTok creator Racquel (@racquecitytravels)

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“You have to use the stairs”: Instacart shopper...

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2025/07/12

An Instacart shopper is sharing their frustration after an outrageous request from an entitled customer left him stunned. u/Aggressive_Candy_345 posted a series of screenshots to r/InstacartShoppers that kicked off with a customer demanding their order be delivered to their doorstep. While that isn't unusual, they admitted they live on the 17th floor and their elevator was out of service. "I might have to cancel," the shopper wrote after grasping the situation, "it's 22 water bottles and 17

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The “Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday” meme has taken...

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2025/07/12

A British budget airline’s catchy audio is now a viral TikTok sound. The “Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday” meme is taking over. TikTok users have been appropriating the catchphrase and jingle from Jet2 advertisements to emphasize chaotic or random vacation moments since late 2024. This week, @capitalofficial shared an interview with the voice of Jet2, Zoe Lister. Lister said the social media parodies of her commercial are everywhere. "It's really gone completely nuts," she said. "The last few

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“Now it’s normalized”: Over 50% of all Netflix...

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2025/07/12

When one thinks of Netflix, their mind might jump to some of the streaming giant’s most popular titles, such as Bridgerton or Squid Game. However, it turns out that not all Netflix watchers are solely enjoying live-action content. According to a July 8 press release from the company, over half of global Netflix members watch anime—and that’s just the first surprising bit of information. Anime on Netflix According to Netflix’s own numbers, anime was viewed over 1 billion times in 2024 alone,

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New survey shows Gen Z is utilizing Pinterest,...

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2025/07/12

When it comes to online shopping, Google is a pivotal part of that process. How else are you expected to find what you need? Search engines are such an important asset of the internet that boomers even know how to use them now. However, things are beginning to change. Search engines are no longer in vogue. We've heard a lot about how platforms like TikTok are replacing search engines, and now, Gen Z seems to be taking things a lot further. According to PartnerCentric, Gen Z-ers are now

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“Project Hail Mary” trailer breaks record with 400...

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2025/07/12

The first trailer for Project Hail Mary just became the most-watched trailer for an original movie. Ever. In just seven days, the Project Hail Mary trailer shattered industry expectations. According to WaveMetrix, it amassed over 400 million global views in a week. That is the highest ever for a trailer that isn't a sequel or remake. Additionally, the trailer marked the most successful launch in Amazon MGM Studios' history. The film stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a lone science

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