Forget a purse, just use your water bottle. Stanley tumblers are all the rage, and all the coolest people you know probably have at least one — but has the trend gone too far? TikTok has been bombarded with “pack my Stanley with me” videos, where people add loads of accessories to their water bottle, making … Read more
They’re saying “I don’t” — to being a bridesmaid. Amid the soaring costs of weddings for lovebirds, the financial burden and time commitment placed on bridal parties are forcing Gen Z and millennial bridesmaids to turn down the once-coveted role. According to Zola, Business Insider reports, the cost of weddings has increased by approximately 13% this year … Read more
There’s nothing spookier than a boo-rito, and now you can dress like one. Chipotle fans can now dress up as their favorite part of the fast-casual chain for Halloween with its first-ever costume collection. On September 6, Chipotle and Spirit Halloween will be dropping meme-inspired costumes featuring a Chipotle napkin, fork, water cup, burrito and … Read more
Back to school — and back to the future. Millennials are getting déjà vu looking at the retro school items that Gen Alpha is adding to shopping lists as they return to the classroom. This year, young students are bringing back classic school supplies that the older generation onced loved, according to Axios. The iconic … Read more
Holy cow! Colostrum supplements, made from the milk a cow produces shortly after giving birth, are said to boost immunity, aid muscle recovery, support gut health and improve athletic performance. One TikTok user claims the so-called “liquid gold” alleviated her bloating, while another reported that 30 days of a powdered drink mix led to better … Read more
Lara Trump’s music is out of tune with social media. Donald’s daughter-in-law, 41, isn’t letting her prominent political position deter her musical aspirations. The Republican National Committee’s co-chair and Florida-based singer Madeline Jaymes collaborated on the new single, “Hero,” paying tribute to emergency first responders. Lara Trump duets with Madeline Jaymes, a Florida-based singer, in … Read more
Try to beat this workout. “Cardio drumming” is all the rage — you place an exercise ball in a bucket and whack it with drumsticks to the beat of a song to burn calories, relieve stress, strengthen bones and foster community. It’s a hit on TikTok, where one recent clip of a group of women … Read more
They’re trying to set these DIYers straight. Dental experts are advising against fake, decorative braces applied at home — also known as “fashion braces” — because the unnecessary heavy metal can cause painful tooth damage, detrimental misalignment or oral infections. “Tooth enamel does not grow back,” Dr. Samuel Lee, an orthodontist based in Southern California, … Read more
Are these names very mindful and cutesy? In the wake of the “demure” trend taking over social media popularized by TikTokker Jools LeBron, parents are taking the fad one step further. They’re naming their newborns “Demure.” One new mom posted a TikTok video featuring her baby girl earlier this month, revealing that she had been named … Read more
What the “o”? Astonished people are finally learning the actual meaning of a phrase they say nearly every hour — and it’s “o’clock.” A woman who goes by @jenny_nuel1 on Threads asked her followers if anyone knows what the “o” actually stands for. “What’s the meaning of ‘O’ in o’clock???” wrote the self-described fashion designer. … Read more
There’s no better feeling than setting an out-of-office message before leaving for a vacation. That is until you continue to receive endless “urgent” emails that aren’t actually urgent. Workers are burned out and exhausted, and they want to enjoy their breaks when they have them. To get the message across, more and more people are … Read more
According to TikTok users, this plant isn’t just for keeping vampires away. Intrepid influencers are smearing garlic across their faces, saying the bizarre beauty hack quickly clears up skin imperfections. Searching “raw garlic for acne” on the app will result in videos of hundreds of people rubbing a clove of raw garlic on their pimples. … Read more
Gen Z is on the grind. The Zoomers are sick of alcohol and have been ditching booze in favor of more health-conscious beverages — and now they’re taking that mindset into the home as well. The millennial bar carts are a thing of the past — and coffee carts are the new home decor trend … Read more
The tech-savvy generation is losing their touch. Gen Z’s typing proficiency is reportedly dwindling as young people adapt to touch screens, with keyboarding falling to the wayside — just like writing in cursive. The Wall Street Journal reported that some high schoolers are more adept at typing on their iPads — with one 18-year-old writing an … Read more
New Yorkers just wanna have fun. While we believe New York deserves to be No. 1, the Empire State was ranked the fourth most fun state in America, according to WalletHub. New York is one of the most fun states, according to a new study — though Big Apple residents might bicker over its ranking. … Read more
We all know at least one chronically late person in our lives — but schedule-savvy TikTokkers might have a solution, albeit controversial. One creator revealed in a recent viral video, which now boasts over 11 million views, that her friends started lying to her about reservation times to ensure she arrives right on time as opposed … Read more
Gen Zers are pointing the finger at their cellphones as the cause of a gripping new malady victims say contorts their pinkies. Nicknamed “phone pinky,” the syndrome refers to a bend, bump or dent sufferers say is caused by the weight of a phone when it’s resting on the fifth digit for extended periods of … Read more
Ohio is the anti-rizz capital of the nation. Gen Z and Gen Alpha have developed a bizarre fixation with the home of rock and roll, scary roller coasters, chili with cinnamon and JD Vance — adopting The Buckeye State’s given name as slang for anything “weird or absurd.” Earlier this summer, search phrases like “Only … Read more
Instagram is rolling out a new feature reminiscent of early 2000s MySpace. Users who want to evoke nostalgia for the early days of social media can now add a song to their profile and curate a vibe with the “song on profile” feature. The music the user chooses to add to their profile will show … 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