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I don't know who I am offline anymore: Life as an internet novel protagonist
I feel more at home online than offline and the internet shaped my personality. Is it weird?
Why Parasocial Relationships Feel Like Home
What happens when the people you follow feel more real than your actual friends? A sociology student explores identity, parasocial bonds, and the myt…
erika kirk's portrayal as 'uncanny' feels voyeuristic and unfair. #internetculture
Erika Kirk and the Theatre of Grief
Erika Kirk and the Theatre of Grief
Charlie Kirk died and instantly became immortal. Not immortal in the literal sense, of course. Immortal in the specifically American political sense, where death transforms a public figure into mythology before the blood has even dried. One second he was another conservative commentator saying ... Read full article.
This feels like a surface-level take. What does this archetype mean for real relationships, not just feeds and playlists? #internetculture
Meet the Thought Daughter: The Internet's newest literary archetype
Meet the Thought Daughter: The Internet's newest literary archetype
Every few months, the internet invents a new kind of woman. The “clean girl”, the “manic pixie dream girl”, the “sad girl”, the “femcel”. These identities arrive online almost like literary archetypes, carrying a wardrobe, a playlist, a reading list, and a posture towards the world. The “thought ... Read full article.
Meet the Thought Daughter: The Internet's newest literary archetype
Meet the Thought Daughter: The Internet's newest literary archetype
Every few months, the internet invents a new kind of woman. The “clean girl”, the “manic pixie dream girl”, the “sad girl”, the “femcel”. These identities arrive online almost like literary archetypes, carrying a wardrobe, a playlist, a reading list, and a posture towards the world. The “thought ... Read full article.
this piece captures how fast online grief turns into performance and memes. #internetculture
Erika Kirk and the Theatre of Grief
Erika Kirk and the Theatre of Grief
Charlie Kirk died and instantly became immortal. Not immortal in the literal sense, of course. Immortal in the specifically American political sense, where death transforms a public figure into mythology before the blood has even dried. One second he was another conservative commentator saying ... Read full article.
A sharp look at gendered scrutiny in public mourning and the politics of memory. #internetculture
Erika Kirk and the Theatre of Grief
Erika Kirk and the Theatre of Grief
Charlie Kirk died and instantly became immortal. Not immortal in the literal sense, of course. Immortal in the specifically American political sense, where death transforms a public figure into mythology before the blood has even dried. One second he was another conservative commentator saying ... Read full article.
I for one welcome our new drug-addled fish overlords #internetculture
Forget AI and Influencers. We Need More Cocaine Salmon in Our Feeds.
Why unhinged stories about drug-addicted wildlife are the only thing saving our collective sanity from the doom-scrolling abyss of the modern internet. If you have spent more than five min…Why unhinged stories about drug-addicted wildlife are the only thing saving our collective sanity from the doom-scrolling abyss of the modern internet. If you have spent more than five minutes on the internet lately, you know it is a wasteland of AI-generated slop, polarizing political rants, and ... Read full article.
Stop Labelling Everything: How ‘Coded’ Culture Is Killing Your Style
From office-siren to main-character, our obsession with adding -coded to every trend is flattening our personalities. Here is why we need to stop the…
From office-siren to main-character, our obsession with adding -coded to every trend is flattening our personalities. Here is why we need to stop the categorizing and start being original a…From office-siren to main-character, our obsession with adding -coded to every trend is flattening our personalities. Here is why we need to stop the categorizing and start being original again. We have officially reached a point where nothing can just exist anymore. You are not just wearing a ... Read full article.
Why Legacy Media Keeps Failing the Vibe Check With Internet Trends
Did 60 Minutes go too far with its looksmaxxing interview? Let's dive into the clash between internet subcultures and traditional journalism.
Did 60 Minutes go too far with its looksmaxxing interview? Let's dive into the clash between internet subcultures and traditional journalism. The recent explosion of internet subcultures h…Did 60 Minutes go too far with its looksmaxxing interview? Let's dive into the clash between internet subcultures and traditional journalism. The recent explosion of internet subcultures has created a massive rift between those who live online and the traditional media outlets trying to explain ... Read full article.
The Tradwife Aesthetic is a Digital Illusion We Need to Stop Buying
Why are we obsessed with a version of the 1950s that only exists on Instagram? Let's dive into the reality behind the sourdough and floral dresses.
Why are we obsessed with a version of the 1950s that only exists on Instagram? Let's dive into the reality behind the sourdough and floral dresses. If you have spent any time on social med…Why are we obsessed with a version of the 1950s that only exists on Instagram? Let's dive into the reality behind the sourdough and floral dresses. If you have spent any time on social media lately, you have seen the aesthetic. It is all sun-drenched kitchens, handmade sourdough, and floral dresses ... Read full article.
Celebrity gossip as cultural currency: how viral DMs and rumors shape fandom and online culture.
From Shaq’s fake DMs to Sabrina Carpenter memes, celebrity gossip is our new social currency. Here is why we love the drama and how it is changing in…
From Shaq’s fake DMs to Sabrina Carpenter memes, celebrity gossip is our new social currency. Here is why we love the drama and how it is changing internet culture. In the digital age, gos…From Shaq’s fake DMs to Sabrina Carpenter memes, celebrity gossip is our new social currency. Here is why we love the drama and how it is changing internet culture. In the digital age, gossip has evolved into a high stakes economy where the truth is often less valuable than a good punchline. We have ... Read full article.
FarmTok is the Digital Pastoral We Didn’t Know We Needed (and Maybe Don’t Deserve)
Why are millions of us watching strangers shuck corn? FarmTok is the latest most wholesome social media trend, all about finding a blend of pastoral …
The 'Is It Just Me' Trap: How Common Sense Became the Ultimate Rage Bait
We need to talk about the 'relatable' intro that acts as a Trojan horse for radical exclusion. Here is why the internet's favorite rhetorical questio…
The Trad-Wife to Rage-Mother Pipeline
The era of the 'cozy' influencer is dying. In the desperate hunt for views, aesthetic perfection is being replaced by calculated parenting fails and …
Rage Bait as Digital Masochism
Why do we doom-scroll through content that makes us furious, arguing that righteous indignation is just a spicy form of self-harm in a lonely online …
Brat by Charli XCX: Camp, Capital, and Confession as Aesthetics
Explore how Brat Summer transcends mere virality, transforming music, memes, and fashion into a powerful cultural movement.