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<p>Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.</p>


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Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman looking into the screen, text overlay reads, "Sanrio renamed one of their characters." Right: Hands holding a stuffed Mocha plushie.

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Government name revealed? Mocha fans say Sanrio is now calling her “Lovelymocha”—and they’re stoked

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Culture

“Is that all?”: Women are pranking their  partners with misleading “handyman” videos, and the results are hilarious

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“We never got out of the car”: British husband slams drive-thru culture, calls Americans the laziest on the planet

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Viral Politics

“Prophetic lyrics”: Olivia Nuzzi’s failed teen pop career resurfaces amid book release

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Entertainment

“Pure cinema”: Quentin Tarantino and Uma Thurman reunite at Fortnite Chapter 7 event

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“Bullying disguised as a trend”: Creators push back on mean-spirited “flipping camera” prank

Woman looking into the camera underneath text overlay reading, "Married women are very self centered."

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“Not ONE friend celebrated me”: Why this single millennial says married women are “self-centered”—and TikTok agrees

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“It’s got wabi-sabi”: Social media turns a “King of the Hill” clip—and ancient practice—into a viral trend

A bag of frozen okra sitting atop a locked thermostat in an Airbnb.

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“It actually worked”: Airbnb host locks the thermostat. Then the renter finds a surprisingly simple loophole

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“They called your bluff”: Internet’s JudyHoppsLovr bit comes full circle at the “Zootopia 2” premiere

3 Panel: Left and Right: Woman looking into camera at the airport under text reading "Yes TSA scanners detect your period." Middle: Various Tampax tampons on display in a supermarket aisle, showcasing different types, sizes, and packaging options for consumer choice.

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“It sees EVERYTHING”: Can TSA body scanners tell when a woman has her period?

Left: Cottage. Right: Woman's hand peeling vinyl sticker off of tiling.

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“Jaw is on the FLOOR”: Woman renovating her cottage pulls up faux tile…and reveals what the owner tried to hide

Teacher in a classroom looking into the camera, text overlay reads, "Things students no longer know how to do."

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“What is going on??”: Teacher lists shocking skills 3rd graders no longer have, like knowing their parents’ names or how to count money

Left: Black text in a white box reading, "“What do you mean this is $18? That's 73 cents worth of ingredients.” Right: Young woman eating tasty pasta at the restaurant, spaghetti on fork select focus.

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“That’s 73 cents worth of ingredients”: Woman’s restaurant rule about basic dishes stirs class debate

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Missed connection: A Golden Retriever falls for the dog next door on his parents’ honeymoon