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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

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“Pathetic”: Instagram models are using AI to generate fake cute animal photos and Photoshop fans hate it

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“Genuinely a good play”: Customers are dreaming up crazy ideas for GameStop’s “Trade Anything Day”

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“The way this could actually be our reality is terrifying”: Explaining “robophobia,” the theoretical robot insult from TikTok

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“That’s integration, not invasion”: Bengali sign at Whitechapel station sparks a complaint on X. Locals clapped back instantly

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“Might single-handedly restore my faith”: Why are so many people changing their profile photos to a “Creature Commandos” character?

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“Lifetime ban from Petco”: Gavin Newsom mocks Trump administration with Spirit Halloween costume memes

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“Never lose hope”: Nintendo just gave Animal Crossing fans exactly what they’ve been begging for

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“Thought I was doing some good for the youth”: Substitute teacher fired after viral video shows her making controversial comment about students

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

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“Leading a double life can be exhausting”: Is TikTok art teacher “Matt Taylor” actually just Kevin James?

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