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Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

A woman turned down her dream librarian job over a $13/hour offer

‘Worth Being Broke’: The Brutal Reason Librarians Keep Accepting Poverty Wages

A public bench with metal dividers appears beneath an advertisement about helping unhoused children.

Culture

‘Absolute Ragebait Architecture’: A Bench With Dividers Was Installed Beneath an Ad Saying ‘No Kid Should Ever Sleep on the Streets’ —  Comment Section Is Not Happy

Sayantan is a Senior Writer with over six years of experience covering the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for pop culture, he explores films, television, anime, video games, and emerging digital trends. His work is driven by a focus on crafting engaging, insightful stories that connect with a global audience.

Sayantan

Hasbro's 'Little Miss No-Name' Doll scared Redditors.

Hasbro Made a Crying Homeless Doll in 1965 as an Alternative to Barbie — It Came With a Tear, and a Begging Hand — Children Were Terrified of It

A professor's viral TikTok demonstrating a hidden AI prompt in a midterm assignment.

‘Madagascar Has Nothing to Do With the Industrial Revolution’: A Professor’s Hidden AI Test Caught 32 of 35 Students and the Thread Is Not Sympathetic

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

Reddit thinks filming from our phones has become deeply disturbing yet normal.

Internet Asked What People Secretly Find Disturbing but Pretend Is Normal — the Top Answer Was Filming Everything on Your Phone

Rachel is a writer, reviewer, and critic within the entertainment industry with over four years of experience. She champions indie filmmaking and indie horror. Her work can be found at The Mary Sue and That Hollywood Show.

Rachel Tolleson

TikToker Mocks Questions About Her Long-Distance Relationship

TikToker Shares the Questions She’s Tired of Hearing About Her Long-Distance Relationship: ‘When Are You Guys Gonna Move?’

Haley Van Horn is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in lifestyle, entertainment, and culture stories. She has contributed to publications like PEOPLE and Parade, and her work is preserved in the Library of Congress.

Haley

Redditor Refuses One-Way Video Interviews During Job Search

Redditor Says Job Seekers Should Skip One-Way Video Interviews: ‘It Was One of the Best Decisions I Made’

Akil is a Caribbean native who enjoys writing, reading, music, and fitness. He loves exploring new ideas, telling engaging stories, and making the most of every experience. When he’s not working, he enjoys living life to the fullest.

Akil Rashid

Woman Divorced her Narcissistic Husband after Eighteen Months

Woman Says She Left Her Husband After 18 Months of Marriage and Realized She Had Overlooked ‘Narcissistic’ Behavior

Employee Uses Compliance to Avoid Annual Work Project

Employee Plans Thanksgiving Vacation a Year Ahead to Avoid Annual Work Project: ‘The Owner’s Face Went Pale’

Server Says Two Restaurant Guests Turned Cold After She Forgot One Simple Request

Server Says Two Restaurant Guests Turned Cold After She Forgot One Simple Request: ‘It’s Like Their Perception of Me Changed’

TikToker Claps Back at Rude Customer Over Email Password

TikToker Says Customer Became Rude After He Refused to Reset Her Email Password: ‘You Have Not Been Very Courteous’

TikToker Shows How Far $100 Goes on Groceries at Walmart

Dad of Four Does a $100 Grocery Challenge After Spending 8 Hours Earning the Money: ‘Trying to Stock Up’

TikToker Got Fired on his First Day of Work due to Social Media

TikToker Says He Lost His New Sales Job After Refusing to Delete His Social Media Account: ‘You Don’t Have the Job’

TikToker Explains ‘House Dress’ Culture After Backlash

Woman Defends ‘House Dresses’ After Influencer Faces Backlash: ‘Some Cultures Keep Their Clothing Separate’

TikToker Finds Free Items Dumpster Diving on College Campus

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