She “leaned” into her opinion. A mother of two found herself in the hot seat after uploading a video complaining that a plane passenger rudely reclined their air chair in front of her and her two children. A common thing that many flyers hate. “When the guy in front of you puts his seat back … Read more
While in flight at 30,000 feet, passengers may exhibit certain behaviors that would be deemed inappropriate on land. In the “r/Delta” forum on Reddit, a user titled a post “Crimes against humanity,” along with a photo of a man lying back with his bare feet up on the seat in front of him. Redditors took … Read more
You’re on your own, kid. A popular momfluencer sparked a debate after dishing a list of the “controversial items” she makes her two eldest children — aged 12 and 14 — pay for with their own money. In a recent clip, TikTokker Jess Roderick — with 2.5 million followers hanging on her every word — explained that … Read more
Best friends and stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Mayci Neeley and Mikayla Matthews, recently gave birth to two baby girls. The names they chose are Charli and Lottie – both derived from the name Charlotte. The comments on their joint video revealing the babies’ names share a theme: relief – or perhaps barely disguised horror – at the … Read more
You know those millennials who pepper every text with an “lol” or emoji like it’s life support? Anna Gaddis (@annagaddis) is one of those people — and she’s clapping back at the haters. In a recent video, she defended her generation’s habit, saying anyone (mostly Gen Zers) who tells millennials to “stop putting ‘lol’ behind sentences” … Read more
An unusual cookbook recipe from decades ago is making waves online because it calls for pancakes fried in bacon fat to be dunked into a savory broth. The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased … Read more
Julia Roberts and filmmaker Luca Guadagnino faced pointed questions about complicity and undermining the feminist movement at a news conference for “After the Hunt” on Friday at the Venice Film Festival. The film, set in the world of higher education where Roberts plays a beloved philosophy professor, revolves around an accusation of misconduct. Her mentee, played … Read more
Shotgun or backseat? That’s the real question. In the current rideshare era, riders online are debating what’s safer when getting into a car: sitting in the front or back seat. “I’m only finding out that there are women who sit in the backseats of Ubers?’ user Luna M. (@tiredfeminist_) posted on X recently, igniting the … Read more
One of Sydney’s most popular breweries has weighed in on an age-old debate about whether children should be allowed in drinking establishments after the topic was reignited in a new viral video. The longstanding issue has raged on Reddit forums in Australia for years, as parents and punters war it out. But the contentious subject … Read more
A 28-year-old man got into a dispute with his father after asking for a to-go box at a restaurant — dividing diners on Reddit and prompting a larger discussion about etiquette. In a post, the man wrote that the dispute began after his family went out to eat at a diner, on his father’s dime. “I ordered a main … Read more
One man risked dinner – and domestic peace – when he refused to eat sun-warmed poultry that his wife was planning to prepare, according to a viral social media post. Writing on Reddit’s 24-million-member “Am I the A–hole” forum on July 26, the man said the spat began after his wife decided to try a new … Read more
U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing officer told trade media outlets. It has. The question now is whether some of the public … Read more
This teacher’s ticked. An enraged educator is calling out her students’ penny-pinching parents over their refusal to chip for a few additional back-to-school supplies the school district allegedly can’t afford — adding fresh fuel to the ongoing debate over who pays for what in public education. “Just so we’re clear, I’m expected to take a bullet for … Read more
ESPN anchor Elle Duncan caught some flak for a particularly crude comment during the network’s broadcast of the WNBA All-Star Game. It was during halftime when Duncan made her comment regarding the offensive output by both teams. “We hope it gets a little bit more competitive,” Duncan said after watching Napheesa Collier’s team put up 82 … Read more
Few rituals are as sacred to Aussies as the coffee run. Whether you’re ducking into your work’s cafe before tackling the 9-5 grind or taking a quick break with colleagues for a 3 p.m. pick-me-up. Yet, why, for something so central to our daily lives, do we never quite know how to handle that awkward … Read more
A man’s rant about having to do special shopping errands for his girlfriend divided hundreds of social media users, sparking a debate about relationship expectations. In a post on a Reddit page with over 24 million members, the man began by noting that he works 12 hours a day while his girlfriend works between four and eight … Read more
A flight passenger is asking fellow flyers for thoughts about a hot issue among travelers: Should people be “bringing fragrant food on the plane” while they’re sitting in economy seating? Posting in the “r/unitedairlines” forum, the user said that he or she (the writer didn’t specify) was “curious about people’s thoughts on bringing food heavy … Read more
Bartenders are discreetly telling intoxicated customers they’re cut off for the night — stirring up heated debate online. Some workers are giving out printed cards that say, “You have been cut off,” letting patrons know they won’t be served any more alcohol, according to photos shared on social media platforms. “Please leave quietly and no … Read more
A flyer’s recent experience on a trip has garnered thousands of reactions and sparked a debate about airplane seat reclining. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum, the user described flying home to Seattle and sitting in coach class. “The guy in front of me reclines fully. So I very gently recline about halfway,” the person … Read more
A lifestyle and culinary icon recently took a firm position on the age-old debate of whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs or not. Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living, expressed her opinion in an Instagram reel on June 17. “I love hot dogs with the works,” Stewart said in the video. She added, “It has to … Read more