Back-to-school season is stressful for more than just kids. On top of all the money parents have to spend to get their children ready to return to school, there’s the added politics and drama of mom cliques. On top of all the money parents have to spend to get their children ready to return to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister has a squawky bird she insists on keeping alongside the dinner table when she invites guests for dinner. Its ear-piercing screeching inhibits guests’ ability to carry on normal conversation, so I asked her if, in the future, she could please put the bird in another room during dinner. She responded that … Read more
It’s tray magnifique — but at what cost? Miserably waiting in long, serpentine TSA lines may soon become an even more maddening chore thanks to a new time-consuming craze. “Got all my girls unpacking their bags for aesthetic airport tray pics,” bragged NYC influencer, Chelsea, in the closed-captions of a viral vid. On TikTok, travelers have virally … Read more
Talk about lemon aid. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, is sharing why bringing a lemon on a road trip — and sniffing it — may help ease motion sickness. “The olfactory system [in the nose] picks up those citrusy aromas,” Rangarajan began a trending TikTok last week that has drawn 406,700 views. TikTok users have been … Read more
It was rough being an entertainment writer the past two weeks. Americans haven’t cared much at all about Hollywood. Instead they’ve been addicted to the 2024 Olympic Games, which have averaged a huge daily viewership of 32 million across NBC and Peacock. And those who were not glued to around-the-clock coverage of gymnastics, track and … Read more
We’re not on board with this. A new report exposes the US airlines most guilty of overbooking their flights — a bizarre industry quirk that leaves hundreds of thousands of paying passengers grounded each year. The findings, compiled using statistics from the government’s most recent Air Travel Consumer Report, found the act of turfing ticket-holders from … Read more
She’s got a bag of tricks for unsightly under-eye bags. A Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist is sharing three ways to reduce puffiness under eyes caused by fluid accumulation. “These are generally worse in the morning and swell with allergies, poor sleep or salty foods. Under eye bags or puffy eyes from fat require removal,” Dr. Neera Nathan, 35, … Read more
A woman whose face is covered in tattoos and piercings claims she was denied a job at TJ Maxx over her body art. Ash Putnam aired her grievances in a viral TikTok after she applied for a job with the off-price retailer but received an automated email saying she wouldn’t be considered for the position … Read more
It’s out of Ctrl. A social media joke has recently amassed a great deal of popularity online — to the point that it has already worn out its welcome. If you’ve been on platforms like X lately, you’ve likely seen someone post something, usually with a photo attached, prompting users to “look between” certain letters … Read more
It’s just plane rude. A travel expert has gone viral on TikTok after revealing the “annoying” habit of which many airline passengers are guilty during a flight. Chicago-based Jess Bohorquez, who runs a travel hacks account dubbed “Points By J,” shared a video that targeted armrest hogs, saying it’s inconsiderate to others on the aircraft. … Read more
It was love at first flight — even though she couldn’t stand him at first sight. Love was unexpectedly in the air for a New York woman who was randomly seated next to the “most annoying” person on a cross-country flight from the Big Apple to Los Angeles. And although she didn’t think they were … Read more
The look on his face says it all. He’s smiling smugly and staring directly at the camera as the rest of the plane look on in disbelief. The boy knows he’s being super annoying, but no one says or does anything – not even his dad sitting next to him. Despite kids on planes already having a … Read more
Another week, another new seismic “discovery” or “trend” being disseminated by the hashtagerati. Most recently, we’ve learned about “masterdating,” which has 1.6 million views on Tiktok and is the practice of lavishing oneself with gifts or solo pursuits that make you happy so you’re ready to pursue a romantic relationship. Or in olden times was … Read more
Mosquitoes top the list as the most annoying part of summer, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,000 adults revealed more than a quarter (28%) said that mosquitoes are the most frustrating part of the summer months, with sweating and excessive heat tied for second (27%). Bugs are a real nuisance for many. So … Read more
Gen Z and young millennial content creators have invaded Washington Square Park with microphones and camera crews, desperate to find the next viral moment around the iconic fountain. Chill habitues are Tik’d off at what’s become of the funky, 10-acre, cannabis-infused Greenwich Village mainstay. “Washington Square Park is known for being unhinged, and I love … Read more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t seem to be on Team Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The 44-year-old Republican appeared on a recent episode of the TalkTV show “Piers Morgan Uncensored” and told the Brit how he thinks Americans find the royal couple “annoying.” Morgan, 57, first asked the politician what he thought of the late … Read more
They’re mad over the shear audacity of these behaviors. Trimming people’s locks is difficult enough on its own, however some clients can make it a nightmare of hair-tearing proportions. Fed-up UK hairdressers have revealed the eight most “annoying things customers do at the hair salon” in a video PSA with over 1.8 million views on … Read more
A British McDonald’s worker has revealed how one burger order baffles him when customers make the strange request. In a video on TikTok, fast food employee Harry Oliver revealed the things customers do that annoy him at work. The first was ordering a cheeseburger with no cheese. However, this already exists on the McDonald’s menu … Read more
These father-son disagreements are not just for show. “Succession” star Brian Cox is doubling down on his stance that the acting style embraced by Jeremy Strong, who plays his mercurial middle son on the HBO series, is “f–king annoying.” “He’s a very good actor. And the rest of the ensemble is all okay with this. … Read more
Half of employed Americans have been so frustrated with their workplace tech that they’ve switched jobs — or are actively applying, according to new research. The survey of 1,000 hybrid or remote workers and 1,000 IT professionals found 11% have left their job to find better tech, while 42% have applied to other jobs without … Read more