Grandma, did you mean to send that eggplant emoji? A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham found that older people tended to misuse emojis — such as surprised, fearful, sad and angry reactions — to express their emotions through texting. Many people use emojis in chats to add spice, laughter or … Read more
It all started on a regular Monday morning in the office kitchen. I was fetching my morning cuppa when my boss, also an English Breakfast drinker, began preparing her brew next to me. The great #teagate scandal at the Kidspot office As my tea was steeping, I looked over and saw her nonchalantly pouring milk into her mug STRAIGHT … Read more
Stephen A. Smith has no patience for Tony Romo’s comments on the Cowboys’ underachieving. “What’s wrong with you, Tony Romo? Seriously,” Smith said Thursday on “First Take.” “If I saw you, I would shake your hand because I got a lot of love for you as a person. “What the hell is wrong with you?” … Read more
That’s bananas! Americans each consume about 26.6 pounds of bananas a year on average — and collectively discard 5 billion past-their-prime bananas during the same period, statistics show. Now, experts are sharing how to keep the popular yellow fruit fresher for longer. “I’ve got four bananas here and I’m trying out four different storage methods,” … Read more
Podcast host and former adult film actress Lisa Ann went to see comedian Matt Rife perform at Radio City Music Hall — and ended the night in handcuffs. “So I was dragged out of @mattrife show tonight in handcuffs, stating I was using my phone. I had not used my phone,” she posted on X, formerly … Read more
The ghost of social media past has come back to haunt Ayo Edebiri. The comedian and Saturday’s host of “Saturday Night Live” apologized mid-show for certain comments she had made about Jennifer Lopez who was also on the show as its musical guest. Edebiri’s remarks came during a game show sketch with Kenan Thompson who … Read more
Is work more important than a workout? A furious debate has erupted online after a Gen Z worker told their boss that they were unable to make an early meeting due to a gym class. The angry employer wrote to “Demoted” podcast hosts Natalie Marie and Ross Pomerantz to ask whether the young worker should … Read more
Anthony Anderson spent the night in the emergency room. Anderson, 53, updated his Instagram on Friday with a video of himself lying in a hospital bed, smiling and giving a peace sign. In his caption, he elaborated on what happened. “I spent the night in the emergency room. Movie set fight gone wrong,” he revealed. … Read more
Before she even arrived, Millie Hart was convinced that the United States was little more than a place where “everybody shot each other.” The British expat, 31, who moved to Ohio with her husband Mark and their children, told Fox News that she had even assumed the family would be confined to their home for … Read more
Don’t get drained by group dinners. A cash-strapped woman has warned people not to go to group dinners without first working out how the bill will be split — after she was asked to cough up $150 despite ordering just $25 worth of food. Aryan Strauss took to TikTok to recount the drama in a … Read more
Pay más. Taco Bell fans are skipping out on their former fast food fave as prices continue to climb amid inflation and cost of living pressures. One former ride-or-die, who “used to be loyal to the brand as a teen,” sparked a serious debate online after finding a faded 2012 receipt from the popular chain … Read more
Turns out, we’ve been fumbling the ball when it comes to pronouncing Travis and Jason Kelce’s last name. The duo’s moniker was thrust into the spotlight again this week after the NFL shared a clip on social media showing Kansas City Chiefs player Chris Jones realizing he’s been pronouncing “Kelce” wrong. “Y’all know it’s not … 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
In a world where AI is the way of the future, how is it so far behind when it comes to depicting being a stay-at-home mom? Recently, I came across this clip on Insta where ChatGPT was asked a series of prompts about what a stay-at-home mum looked like in 2024. Despite being repeatedly told “more stay at … Read more
Love dry shampoo? But, wait, there’s more! Dry shampoo was already a fave tool of fine-haired femmes, but one beauty guru has revealed that many powdered ‘poo users are putting it on all wrong. Bambi, who boasts more than 278,000 followers on TikTok, dished her secret online: Dousing her day-one post-shower roots in powdered — … Read more
Megyn Kelly just wants Swift to shake it off. The TV personality slammed Taylor Swift after the singer appeared to stare down Golden Globes host Jo Koy when he made a joke about her and boyfriend Travis Kelce on Sunday night. Koy, 52, kicked off his disastrous hosting gig by stating: “The big difference between … Read more
A woman who was kicked out of a wedding party and disinvited from the wedding was assured she would not be wrong for choosing to skip the bridal shower and end her friendship with the bride. Reddit user “my-hero-macadamia” asked Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” subreddit this question in a post on Tuesday, Jan. 2, … Read more
A story shared on social media relating to a “problem” Christmas gift and a family’s reaction to it has elicited nearly 4,000 reactions on Reddit and counting, with plenty of people offering solutions to the poster’s personal challenge after the holiday blowup. “Every year, my family does Christmas at my mom’s,” wrote a woman on the … Read more
An American woman ended up with more than she bargained for during a so-called “white elephant” Christmas gift exchange. In a video on TikTok that’s since been viewed millions of times, Brionna shared her experience at a present-swapping party. The game, also sometimes known as Bad Santa, involves each guest bringing a wrapped, unlabelled gift, drawing a number, and … Read more
That’s not amore. A hapless Italian suitor wound up famous for the wrong reasons after footage of the mortifying moment his girlfriend allegedly turned down an elaborate marriage proposal wound up on TikTok. More than 13 million people have already tuned in to a video uploaded to TikTok on Christmas Eve, showing the pitable paramour … Read more