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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

Women on Reddit recalled their worst first dates.

Culture

“It’s Called Gaslighting”: Women Recalled Their Worst First Dates—From Excessive Farting to Going to Jail 271 Times

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Collage of characters from famous horror movies

Entertainment

Looking for a Halloween movie for date night? Try any of these 15 films

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Woman talking(l), Shake Shack(c), Man talking(r)

First Dates

“It’s Called Gaslighting”: Women Recalled Their Worst First Dates—From Excessive Farting to Going to Jail 271 Times

Looking for a Halloween movie for date night? Try any of these 15 films

‘Shake shack isn’t cheap either fr’: Woman blasts man for taking her to Shake Shack on a date. Viewers are on his side