“And you helped”: Theo Von’s comments that the U.S. war machine exists to cause “pain and fear” aren’t sitting well with some
"It feels like there's this war machine."
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See all posts“Her humor is very American”: Tina Fey is hosting the first episode of “Saturday Night Live UK.” Was she the right choice?
"This reeks of selling 'it's American!' rather than setting a tone for a British SNL."
“This scares me”: Teacher details “terrifying” argument with a student who said ChatGPT would make thinking obsolete
"ChatGPT will just do it all way faster."
Marvel fans share theories after the first look at “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”
The first look is finally here.
Millennial says she won’t leave the house unless she’s wearing heels: “I’m running out of time”
"It's a waste of time."
YouTube’s new prompt asking “does this feel like AI slop?” raises questions: “Turning 2 billion users into unpaid AI trainers”
"And they got you to do it for free."
“You are an icon”: Plus size traveler tours the 272 stairs in Malaysia’s Batu Caves as a PSA for fuller-bodied people
"It's plus-sized approved, baby."
“That won’t help you create hits”: Boss of “Grand Theft Auto” company laughs off AI’s threat to the game
He also doubts that an AI program will ever replace a really good singer.
Entertainment
“The uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one”: Sarah Michelle Gellar said one executive played a key role in “Buffy” reboot cancellation
"When your executive is literally proud to tell you that he didn't watch it..."
“How’d you get this gig?”: The people demand no more influencers as red carpet hosts after TikTok star fumbles Julia Fox interview
"Not a well-researched question was said that night."
Peacock is launching an AI Andy Cohen on its app. Fans say no thanks
Here's a thing no one asked for.
“Rancid work”: Fans react with shock and sorrow after Hulu cancels “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” revival
"I *desperately* want to know what went on behind the scenes."
Viral Politics
“Kids are dying of measles”: RFK Jr. reaches untold cringe levels with AI Twinkie fight video
"The only way these guys can feel capable is thru fake AI."
“A TRUE Kennedy”: RFK Jr.’s cousin Jack Schlossberg discusses whether the HHS secretary is a “never-nude”
"Thanksgiving must be so awkward at the Kennedy compound."
MAHA gets an “SNL” sketch inspired by “The Pitt” and the state of American healthcare: “MAHAspital”
"This almost doesn’t feel like a parody."
Donald Trump “I did that” stickers return as gas prices rise 65 cents on average
"I need the Donald Trump 'I did that' stickers on every single gas station pump stat."
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“Pints & Ponytails” class teaching dads how to braid their daughters’ hair counters manosphere misogyny
"One of the purest, most wholesome things I’ve seen in a while."
“We sent them a cease and desist”: QTCinderella says she reached out to a betting app ahead of The Streamer Awards
"Like, I have a production team of, like, 100 there. What are you guys thinking?"
“Nothing is sacred”: Your Pokémon Go photos are training a new line of AI delivery robots
"Thank you for your hard work, Pokémon trainers."
Punch the Monkey—who went viral for being lonely—has found a new companion
"Punch got a girl before I did."
Culture
China’s driverless vans are delivering the package, no matter what stands in their way
China's AI delivery vans are treating obstacles like suggestions, and becoming a meme in the process.
“It’s honestly tragic”: Fans are sharing the harsh truths about fandoms on the internet
Is it about art or content?
Gen Z streamers mock Conan O’Brien’s “brainrot” Oscars joke while proving its point
"I can’t believe the Conan bit worked."
Memes
John Cena embraces the “you can’t see me” meme in viral ’90s nostalgia trend
John Cena was invisible in the 90s.
Conan O’Brien challenged Leonardo DiCaprio to make a meme on the spot at the Oscars. He nailed it
Oscars host Conan O'Brien called DiCaprio the "king of memes."
The internet has turned Pokémon Pokopia into a meme playground
"You have the rest of your life to make money. Pokopia is now."
White House prayer video sparks a meme parody trend in China. America is the punchline, of course
"Business owners are gathering their employees, forming circles, and jokingly praying for… better sales and higher bonuses?"
Tech
Tinder’s AI will analyze your camera roll to discover your “vibe”
"Tinder just wants to understand your vibe."
“The final straw”: AI bots crash popular astrology site AstroSeek
During Mercury Retrograde, no less.
“Make more whimsical tech”: What is a Cyberdeck, and how do you make one?
"Whatever that is, I need one."
TikTok
“How are you still alive?”: Woman goes to the ER for leg pain, leaves with life-changing diagnosis
"I'm surprised you're not unresponsive."
Neighbor’s dog keeps killing her chickens. Now she’s warning it’ll get shot next time
“My husband’s gonna shoot him.”
“Saved my life”: Woman posts about her illness. Then a stranger points out what doctors missed
TikTok out here saving lives.
“I am not dating a chatbot”: Zach Braff dismisses claims that he is romantically involved with an AI chatbot
The response comes after months-long speculation over a blind item stating an unnamed A-list actor is romantically involved with his AI.
