These cross the pick-up line. Dropping a one-liner on a prospective date might seem enticing, but it can often prove a romance repellent. A recent survey of single people revealed the 30 worst messages to send a potential match — with “send pics” and the eggplant emoji ranking as the biggest turn-offs. “It’s clear from … Read more
Is this the grating-est generation? Generation Z has been labeled “cringeworthy” following a new TikTok video depicting 20-something female office workers chanting about their appearance. @tbhskincare/TikTok As if Zoomers weren’t kickstarting enough questionable social media trends of late: Generation Z has been labeled “cringeworthy” following a TikTok video depicting 20-something female office workers chanting about … Read more
Gen Z are currently exposing the embarrassing things they’ve done to capture the attention of someone they like – and it’s left Millennials feeling rather smug. Social media is currently awash with videos being shared by 20-somethings all taking part in a new online dating trend. The “I remember when I lost my mind” trend … Read more
He made her an offer she (almost) couldn’t refuse. A savvy granddaughter saved her grandma from divulging sensitive information to a scammer posing online as Robert De Nero. Gina Morgan, a 76-year-old from South Wales in the United Kingdom, got into a lengthy chit-chat on Facebook with someone posing as the “Godfather Part II” star, … Read more
She wanted to see if love was in the air-bus. Thought creating a Tinder profile was brave? A proud gold digger took dating advertisements to bold, new heights after expressing her desire for a wealthy husband over an airplane intercom, as seen in a video with more than 1.5 million views on TikTok. In the … Read more
A bride who plans to elope is hoping her non-existent guests will go for broke. Posting in a Facebook group called That’s it, I’m Wedding Shaming, a woman reportedly asked members of the group for advice about how to announce their private wedding on April 17 while also requesting that their friends and family — … Read more
The knot was tied — and so was his tongue. A UK groom had his bride blushing for a different reason after accidentally telling her that he would “laugh at” her when she’s “sad,” as seen in a hysterical video. “It’s a moment no one can forget or live down,” Robert Thomson, 36, told SWNS … Read more
Play in these social media Hunger Games and you might get hurt. Another day, another hazardous health fad circulating TikTok: This time, health experts are speaking out against “starvemaxxing,” in which young male beauty nuts try and reshape their faces by drastically curbing their food intake. “When this [restricted eating] gets to an extreme, then … Read more
This entitled diner got an extra helping of humble pie. A UK restaurant dished up a verbal smackdown to an “appalling” influencer who asked to eat at their establishment for free due to her supposed celeb status, as seen in a viral Instagram story. “Oh what a surprise!” snarked the Manchester-based restaurant Lucky Ramen and … Read more
“The Simpsons” may have foretold this epic event fudging. “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Experience” has been mercilessly mocked after it failed to deliver on a promise to delight children with a recreation of Roald Dahl’s fictional candy factory. Photos from the Glasgow, Scotland soiree, which cost attendees $45 per person, have gone viral online, with viewers … Read more
What a couple of airheads. A pilot is facing backlash online after pulling a controversial “zero gravity” prank on several female passengers, as seen in an Instagram video with 45 million views. “Zero gravity is safe and a fun type of thing to do with friends when done correctly,” pilot and flying instructor John Robert … Read more
These guys clearly misinterpreted the term “eating utensils.” South Korean health officials are warning the public not to eat deep-fried toothpicks after videos of the controversial practice started blowing up on social media, Reuters reported. “This is not a product to eat,” the Asian nation’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety wrote in a recent … Read more
He wasn’t nearly “high” enough. A Southwest Airlines flight attendant who thought she met Snoop Dogg on a flight is being ridiculed online after the “rapper” turned out to be an ordinary passenger. A video debunking her faux celebrity sighting was originally uploaded to Instagram but was reposted to X, where it amassed 3.7 million … Read more
He suffered from a serious case of fart-burn. A Chinese man’s attempt to light his fart literally backfired after he accidentally set his pants ablaze, as seen in viral footage igniting the internet. A video obtained by South West News Service shows Bin Touzi of Jilin province lying on his bed as he prepares to, … Read more
This cheeky seagull was up to some fowl play. Vlogger and entertainer Lele Pons’ trip to the beach took a randy turn after a lecherous seagull seemingly swooped down and undid her bikini top, as seen in a viral Instagram clip. “The bird is a paid actor,” the 27-year-old Venezuelan-American star quipped in the caption … Read more
Her legs were “toned” in a different way. A California influencer who was ripped at the gym for wearing body paint on her legs claimed that she is a victim of societal double standards. A video of the confrontation with fellow gym-goers currently boasts 32 million views on Twitter. “Guy in the gym presses me … Read more
Can we all agree that horsing around for social media clout isn’t a wise decision —Yay or Neigh? Immortalizing oneself in a photographic masterwork for digital acclaim is every wannabe influencer’s wildest dream. But rather than getting a stunning shot while strolling amongst a herd of unbridled horses, one animal-loving pinup got trampled to the ground … Read more
A woman who shared a picture of an Aldi food container “fail” has not received the reaction she was hoping for, instead sparking backlash online. The woman took to a US-based Facebook group to share her frustration with a “special buy” at American Aldi stores. Her complaint was that one of the three containers she … Read more
Splash mountain? A thrill-seeker’s roller coaster ride went horribly awry after his fellow passenger threw up on him while the cars were rocketing around a bend, as seen in a now-viral video with 11.4 million views on TikTok. The “corkspew” incident reportedly occurred while Darwin Pineda and an unnamed buddy were at an unidentified theme … Read more
They thought you couldn’t make a viral video omelet without cracking some eggs. Parents are receiving backlash online after filming themselves cracking eggs on their kids’ heads as part of the latest appalling social media trend. Videos of the ill-hatched “egg crack challenge” are amassing millions of views on TikTok. For the uninitiated, the half-boiled … Read more