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Hello fellow citizens of the internet! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.
Our top stories touch on a webcomic becoming suddenly controversial on Twitter, Taylor Swift memes, and much more. After that, our Culture Reporter Michelle writes about Harley Quinn on HBO Max and why she thinks you need to watch it.
That’s quite a bit to get through, so let’s get to it. See you tomorrow!
— A.W.
⚡ Today’s top stories
Why these Instagram ‘Momlife’ comics are suddenly so controversial
‘Momlife‘ highlights the unbalanced workload between moms and dads, and it’s all over Twitter.
Taylor Swift memes lift off after report emerges about her private jet usage
A new report crowned Taylor Swift as the celebrity whose private jet took the most flights this year, a revelation that launched dozens of memes into the sky.
‘I did do something petty’: Man fired from his remote job gets revenge on former company
In a viral video, a TikToker shared his experience of recently getting laid off and how he got back at the company in a small, petty way.
‘You’re a f*cking troll’: Jon Stewart blows up at Jack Posobiec over PACT Act
A heated exchange between Jon Stewart and Jack Posobiec outside the Capitol is drawing further attention to the divide over a bill to help military veterans injured by toxic burn pits.
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🕸️ Crawling the web
Here is what else is happening across the ‘net.
🗣️ A Salesforce worker-turned-comedian is blasting LinkedIn users for their job acceptance posts.
👨🍳 A TikToker posted a video of his raucous interaction with an alleged chef, which quickly accumulated more than 862,000 views.
🥤 Would you order just a Coke at a McDonalds?
🛒 An HEB worker went viral online after he demonstrated a quick and efficient way of stocking sugar at a grocery store.
♻️ Is it worth recycling your food scraps? Here’s a breakdown of the best food composters to transform your food waste into nutrient-rich soil. *
💻 How is this for a relatable feeling? A video of a man sharing his perspective on working remotely for eight hours straight went viral online.
🍿 From Michelle: I only just caught up with Severance’s first season and I’ve been obsessively reading everything published during its run ever since, including an appreciation from Vulture’s Jen Chaney of just how effectively Severance pulled off its cliffhanger season finale.
🥝 Webtoon’s VP of content David Lee shares how the platform supports creators. If you want more stories like this, subscribe to the Passionfruit newsletter.
🌐 These students are ditching college to run an NFT business.
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👋 Before you go
A photographer on TikTok is receiving mixed feedback about an engagement photo shoot she did at an Olive Garden. The engaged couple chose the location because they wanted “Italy vibes” for the shoot.
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