Viral Trends

‘Karen’ is canceled — meet her younger, sassier cousin, who’s entitled, abrasive and also wants to speak to your manager

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‘Karen’ is canceled — meet her younger, sassier cousin, who’s entitled, abrasive and also wants to speak to your manager

Karen’s been canceled. Lately, there’s a new, fresh-faced version of the infamous Boomer-baiting, manager-requesting, asymmetrical bob-sporting object of derision — and her name is Jessica. From comedy sketches to Reddit threads to viral comment sections, this younger, sassier cousin of the original is quickly becoming shorthand for women found guilty by the online mob — of … Read more

The viral $2 mini Lowe’s buckets are back — here’s what fans plan to do with them

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The viral mini Lowe’s buckets are back — here’s what fans plan to do with them

Don’t kick the bucket. Lowe’s viral obsession is back in stock with a new twist. Shoppers went nuts for the home improvement store’s food-safe mini buckets last fall, which came in the Lowe’s brand’s signature blue. But now — and just in time for Valentine’s Day — they’re pink. Lowe’s mini buckets are back — … Read more

Being called a ‘choppelganger’ is insulting — here’s what the latest Gen Z term means

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Being called a ‘choppelganger’ is insulting — here’s what the latest Gen Z term means

Say what? Get your notebooks ready because a new Gen Z slang word is circulating — and it sounds oddly familiar but is not a compliment, by any means. “Choppelganger,” the latest term being thrown around by today’s kids, is not to be confused with “doppelganger.” While the latter refers to someone who looks exactly … Read more

The worst wellness cleanses and fasts throughout history— one required a parasite to hatch in the intestines

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The worst wellness cleanses and fasts throughout history— one required a parasite to hatch in the intestines

New year, same old liver? After all those holiday indulgences, many people feel the need to hit the “reset” button with a detox or cleanse for a fresh-start fix. These practices date back thousands of years — think Cleopatra’s sour donkey milk baths to preserve beauty and youthfulness, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s yogurt enemas to … Read more

Everyone is donating their ‘AI slop’ gifts after Christmas shoppers were duped by deceptive ads

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Everyone is donating their ‘AI slop’ gifts after Christmas shoppers were duped by deceptive ads

So-called “AI slop gifts” are already turning up at thrift shops to be resold after duping holiday shoppers with misleading ads. “Slop,” which was Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2025, is defined as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.” AI slop gifts are trinkets … Read more

Botox doesn’t just erase wrinkles, it kills the ‘third eye,’ chakra believers claim — but experts say that’s woo-woo nonsense

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Botox doesn’t just erase wrinkles, it kills the ‘third eye,’ chakra believers claim — but experts say that’s woo-woo nonsense

Sophie Villensky felt it the moment her forehead went still. “I got Botox for the first time a couple months ago and immediately texted my psychic because it felt weird and off,” the Minneapolitan, 28, told The Post. “Instead of being able to focus energy in on that spot, I felt a whole lot of … Read more

Linguists are calling for last year’s most maddening viral slang to be banished in 2026

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Linguists are calling for last year’s most maddening viral slang to be banished in 2026

They’re calling for “6-7” to be 86’d. New year, new list of obnoxious slang terms proliferating society — from mind-numbing rap song catch phrases to good words that have been bastardized or run their course. In an effort to preserve the English language, experts from Lake Superior State University have unveiled their list of so-called … Read more

Exclusive | New Year’s resolutions? Don’t bother — experts say you’ll forget them anyway, and Post readers offer better advice

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Exclusive | New Year’s resolutions? Don’t bother — experts say you’ll forget them anyway, and Post readers offer better advice

New year — same old you? From unrealistic weight-loss goals to quests for the ideal soulmate, New Yorkers are charging into 2026 with all kinds of resolutions and big plans, promising ourselves that this will be our year. Bad news: it probably won’t be. Most of us will give up efforts to change within weeks, … Read more

Exclusive | To bring change in the New Year, these gals wear a specific color underwear — and swear it makes all the difference (really)

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Exclusive | To bring change in the New Year, these gals wear a specific color underwear — and swear it makes all the difference (really)

While many New Yorkers are thinking about their New Year’s resolutions by creating a vision board or writing down a list of goals for themselves, Hell’s Kitchen resident McKenna Rine is rummaging through her underwear drawer to find the perfect pair to ring in 2026. And not for the dirty reason you might be thinking … Read more

4 wellness trends to leave behind in 2025 — they can give you gas, mess with your organs and even suffocate you

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4 wellness trends to leave behind in 2025 — they can give you gas, mess with your organs and even suffocate you

We love a buzzy new wellness trend. From bathing clubs to cortisol mocktails to IV drips — lots of IV drips — we’ve covered a bunch this year. But there are some viral trends with questionable health benefits that we’re happy to leave behind in 2025 — and we’ve got lots of members of the … Read more

Exclusive | From AI sexbots to stay-at-home ‘hub-sons’: 10 Post stories that raised eyebrows in 2025

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Exclusive | From AI sexbots to stay-at-home ‘hub-sons’: 10 Post stories that raised eyebrows in 2025

Amid economic anxiety, government gridlock and political violence, it was often hard to remain optimistic in 2025. But amid a seemingly unending stream of bad news, The Post’s Lifestyle team did their best to make readers smile — and raise their eyebrows — by reporting on the weirdest and wildest happenings in the Big Apple … Read more

Google reveals the top trending searches of 2025

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Google reveals the top trending searches of 2025

As 2025 winds down and the new year is around the corner, Google has unveiled its Year in Search, spotlighting the events, people and pop-culture moments that prompted the biggest spikes in search interest. Charlie Kirk topped this year’s list as the No. 1 trending search in the US. The Turning Point USA founder was … Read more

Exclusive | Welcome to your steamy, new holiday fetish: Santa Claus

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Exclusive | Welcome to your steamy, new holiday fetish: Santa Claus

He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake.  And Santaphiles — adults who have the hots for Santa Claus — wouldn’t have it any other way. Paul Mason — a forker model whose holiday alter-ego is “Fashion Santa” — can tell whether you’ve been naughty or nice. Lane Dorsey “It’s always some … Read more

From felt ornaments to paper stars — Gen Z and millennials can’t get enough of DIY decorations this holiday season

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From felt ornaments to paper stars — Gen Z and millennials can’t get enough of DIY decorations this holiday season

Gone are the days of late-night partying — today’s youngsters are all about staying in and crafting. It’s no secret that Gen Z and millennials have turned crafting nights into the new going out, bonding over “junk journaling” and tiny trinket-making like it’s a competitive sport. As a result, social media is flooded with clips … Read more

What is the PSL Scale? Incel’s create ‘looksmaxxing’ rating system — from ‘subhumans’ to ultra rare ‘Tera Chads’

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What is the PSL Scale? Incel’s create ‘looksmaxxing’ rating system — from ‘subhumans’ to ultra rare ‘Tera Chads’

They’re taking shallowness to the maxx. Gen Z pick-up artists have devised a superficial online rubric for judging people’s looks, grading them on a scale from “subhuman” (hideously ugly) to Tera Chad (unattainable aesthetic perfection). According to this hierarchical system, Angelina Jolie, Margot Robbie and Australian model Jordan Barrett rank among the most attractive people … Read more

Exclusive | Salish Matter’s father turned her into one of the world’s biggest social media stars at age 10 — now 16, hear what she has to say about it

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Exclusive | Salish Matter’s father turned her into one of the world’s biggest social media stars at age 10 — now 16, hear what she has to say about it

Salish Matter was just 10 when she first appeared on her father Jordan’s burgeoning YouTube channel. At the time, 5 million subscribers were tuning in to watch the photographer-turned-content-creator set himself various oddball challenges. But it was when he decided to involve his daughter in a fitness challenge video — where Salish faced off against … Read more

Giant Santas are impossible to find this season — and it’s killing the joy for Christmas decor devotees

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Giant Santas are impossible to find this season — and it’s killing the joy for Christmas decor devotees

Sleigh it ain’t so! Christmas enthusiasts are losing their holiday spirit due to the lack of giant Santa decor this season. It seems as though the time to start shopping for holiday decor gets earlier every year, and as Christmas approaches and big-ticket items still aren’t available, devotees are starting to panic. The Home Depot’s … Read more

Starbucks teases another chance to snag the coveted Bearista Cup

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Starbucks teases another chance to snag the coveted Bearista Cup

Starbucks is giving fans another shot at getting the viral Bearista cup. The coffee giant teased in an Instagram post that customers could snag the beary popular cold cup on Monday, Dec. 8 — but they didn’t give many details. “Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8,” the chain said in the caption of the … Read more

​​Woman’s shocking act in public pool leaves people appalled: ‘The world has gone crazy!’

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​​Woman’s shocking act in public pool leaves people appalled: ‘The world has gone crazy!’

Have we gone off the deep end? A woman in Australia was filmed scrolling through her phone while swimming laps in the pool, sparking fears that humanity’s tech addiction might’ve reached the point of no return. The clip, shared to social media by popular meme page Brown Cardigan, starts off innocuously enougH, with swimmers enjoying … Read more

Chinatown’s secret passport photo whisperer has New Yorkers lining up for their closeup

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Chinatown’s secret passport photo whisperer has New Yorkers lining up for their closeup

Lights, camera… and one little Chinatown film shop that gets a lot of action.  A tiny, unassuming photography store on 77 Elizabeth St. is suddenly the hottest place in town for a glow-up — the passport kind.  Eliz Digital, a cramped Chinatown photo counter, has amassed a cult following of New Yorkers sprinting in for … Read more