It’s causing users to short-circuit. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, rolled artificial intelligence that is training on people’s posts, causing backlash toward the social media sites. While the announcement that Meta would be utilizing public posts to train its AI model, a ChatGPT-like program called Llama 2 — there has since been … Read more
They aren’t going to shake off this backlash. Australian Swifties were feeling some serious bad blood following a “bizarre” and “terrible” Taylor Swift tribute concert where performers read cue cards on the ground and swore in front of children. “Worst concert I’ve ever been to,” fumed aghast attendee Saga Wessman on Facebook while torching the … Read more
Grubby cabins aren’t limited to coach. A high-rolling entrepreneur who shelled out over $6,000 for a first-class seat on Air India was flabbergasted to find that it had ripped furnishings, grime around his seat and a broken-down in-flight entertainment system. He detailed this veritable inflight Fyre Festival in a clip with over 2.6 million views … Read more
Netflix fans are finding Ryan Murphy’s latest project to be a different kind of American Horror Story. The prolific 58-year-old creator’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”, which dropped Thursday, is facing backlash from viewers, who find the suggestion of an incestuous relationship between the infamous brothers “disrespectful” and “disgusting.” The nine-part, fictionalized series … Read more
On a day out at the zoo, there are a few things you would expect your kids to see. A koala, a kangaroo, and in between all those lovely furry friends, lots of other animal-lovers enjoying time with friends and family. One mom, however, couldn’t believe her eyes when she visited her local Aussie zoo … Read more
They’ve reached a (no) tipping point. Apparently, the guilt-tipping trend isn’t limited to the US: A man in Hungary was dumbfounded after getting hit up for a 20% gratuity at a water park’s self-service kiosk, which he detailed in a viral Reddit post. The man had reportedly been stopping by a stand to buy a … Read more
“Jeopardy!” fans are having a debate of their own. Some viewers were outraged after a contestant mispronounced a word but it was accepted as a correct answer on Monday’s episode. Matt Brooks, a healthcare IT analyst from Virginia, was at the center of the controversy. Matt Brooks on “Jeopardy!” ABC He was winning against Zoe … Read more
A furious diner has lashed out at the rising issue of “hidden surcharges” in restaurants after being stung with a $4 [$2.66 USD] transaction fee on their bill. The disgruntled Australian took to social media to complain about the additional charge after it was added to their meal unexpectedly, claiming there was no signage warning … Read more
A Canadian waitress who was torn to shreds after vowing to “never serve Australians again” has snapped back after her rant about tipping backfired. Alexis Zarya told diners visiting other countries to “get with it” after revealing a family of Aussies had racked up a $CA200 bill (about $250 USD) and failed to leave her a tip … Read more
Not even the Middle Kingdom’s mascot is safe from Chinese counterfeit rings. A zoo in China sparked all out panda-monium after they dressed dogs as pandas because they didn’t have the genuine artifact, as seen in viral photos. The fake pandas, unveiled May 1 at the Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu Province, were actually Chow Chow … Read more
In an anonymous post to the ‘HIGH END‘ Facebook group, a Sydney bride shared her frustration after a friend attended her bridal shower without a gift. Her post has since sparked a heated debate over gift-giving etiquette at pre-wedding events. “My invite clearly stated the registry” The now-deleted post read: “A good friend turned up to my bridal shower … Read more
They’re arrest-rooms. UK parents were outraged after a potty pooper secondary school installed cages around the bathrooms so that students couldn’t heed nature’s call during class. “To put metal doors on them is just going too far,” incensed grandparent Ian Ward, 54, told Coventry Live of the “disgusting,” facility imprisonment, which was implemented at Foxford … Read more
One diner learned a hard lesson when their breakfast bill came to $77 [$50.00 USD] after ordering just four items – two of which were coffees. The Reddit user said they were at a beachside cafe in Darwin when they ordered two bacon and egg rolls, adding avocado to each. The customer also got two iced coffees … Read more
What is a spoiler alert? Several “Celebrity Jeopardy!” fans were left outraged after a promo for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” seemingly spoiled Lisa Ann Walter’s $1 million win. According to several eagle-eyed viewers, the accident occurred when ABC aired a promo for Tuesday night’s show stating that Walter, 60, would be appearing on the show. “Since … Read more
From murder plots to suburban gangs, the craziest plot twist in “Riverdale” ended up being its romance. One of TV’s most outlandish shows, “Riverdale,” ended last night after seven seasons…and fans are outraged by a new foursome relationship that was revealed in the series finale. “Introducing Betty, Archie, Jughead and Veronica to all be in … Read more
Diversity activists are accusing the entertainment industry of “corporate blackface” and running out of “White guilt” after a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) executives at top entertainment and media companies suddenly stepped down or were forced out of their roles. Between June 20 and July 3, at least five executives overseeing DEI initiatives at leading … Read more
Break out the popcorn. Fans of the hit quiz show “Jeopardy!” were in uproar Monday after a movie mashup category managed to stump the three contestants several times. “You stay classy, Kali! A 2004 San Diego news anchorman ‘&’ a 1984 Indiana Jones title structure,” read one of the double “Jeopardy!” clues in the “Let’s … Read more
Taylor Swift fans are “Masterminds” that even “Jeopardy!” contestants can’t beat. Tuesday night’s “Jeopardy!” episode had a Final Jeopardy question that not a single contestant could get — but that any Swiftie would’ve known immediately. The clue, which was in the “Literary Groups” category, read: “Windermere, Thirlmere & Grasmere are 3 of the sites that … Read more
Words, words, words. “Jeopardy!” champ Ben Chan’s nine-day winning streak has ended — all due to one spelling mistake. Chan had a rough start to Tuesday’s episode, losing $42,000 on the Daily Double clue, dropping him into a very close competition with retired museum educator Lynn Di Vito. But Final Jeopardy ended his chances of … Read more
Note: All prices have been converted to USDThe Australian owners of a French bulldog have slammed an emergency vet clinic after copping an eye-watering $25,000 medical bill for their beloved pet’s life-saving treatment. Matisse, the 5-year-old Frenchy, was treated at Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists, in the Sydney suburb of Rosebery, over the Easter weekend … Read more