The unforgettable gaming memes of the 2000s
Welcome to 2000s Week! We’re exploring the pop culture that shaped us at the turn of the millennium, and examining what the films, shows, and games from the era say about…
Kimberly Guilfoyle yelled her RNC speech like Dwight Schrute
Girl, why are you SCREAMING? The Republican National Convention kicked off on Monday, and, while President Trump was a near ubiquitous presence, the real stand out speaker of the night…
Etsy urges its shop owners to stand with the USPS
Etsy is asking its sellers to voice their support for the United States Postal Service, since the vast majority of its users rely on it to ship orders. The online…
Congresswoman goes viral for proving postmaster can’t answer simple postage questions
One would assume that the postmaster general — the chief executive officer of the U.S. Postal Service — would be able to answer basic questions about the agency he oversees.…
The best history podcasts: 11 shows that tell you forgotten stories
Sure, we’re all living history right now — the catastrophic pandemic, mass protests, creeping global fascism — but that doesn’t mean we should stop learning about other moments of history. …
Gabbie Hanna returns to social media
Nearly two months after leaving social media, Gabbie Hanna returned to YouTube with an explanation. “I’m well, thanks for asking,” Hanna said toward the end of her latest video. “Surprise!…
The virtual DNC missed out on reaching young voters
The virtual Democratic National Convention this week missed the mark on representing non-white voters. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed the lack of representation at the convention in an Instagram story on…
NYU students use TikTok to expose the school’s bleak quarantine meal plan
Students at New York University are exposing the nightmarish quarantine meals on TikTok, and now the school is going viral for serving food reminiscent of Fyre Festival’s infamous “gourmet” lunches. …
Boredoom is the perfect term for the crushing mix of boredom and anxiety in 2020
Never in my life did I imagine that living through some of the world’s darkest days would be so incredibly… boring. I’ve been quarantining at home since March 1, and…
Trump says QAnon followers ‘love our country’ after Facebook cracks down on violent groups
Trump once again declined to denounce the conspiracy theory group QAnon, which believes he is masterminding a plot to oust pedophiles in the highest reaches of government and politics. Not…