Weekly roundup of viral internet posts highlights sentimental and humorous moments
Multiple digital media outlets have published weekly roundups of viral social media posts, featuring sentimental and humorous content from X (formerly Twitter). These collections, which include items like a woman finally opening a family heirloom after 16 years and a kitten in an oversized carrier, are designed to provide a positive contrast to the news cycle.
Key points
- BuzzFeed published a roundup of 20 'wholesome' tweets, including a post by Sarah Everett about finally opening a Currier & Ives china set inherited from her grandmother in Utah 16 years ago.
- The same roundup featured a post by Obear about a kitten that was too large for a cheaply purchased pet carrier, and a post by 'Memorfa' about the feeling of discovering a life-changing film.
- Yahoo and AOL published similar roundups of 22 and 25 posts, respectively, with headlines emphasizing mood improvement and positive humor.
- The posts are presented as a counter to a negative news cycle, with BuzzFeed's headline referencing 'the world might be on fire'.
Background
The practice of curating 'wholesome' or positive social media posts is a recurring feature for lifestyle and entertainment outlets, often published on a weekly basis. These roundups aggregate viral content from platforms like X to provide readers with a break from more serious or negative news.
How outlets are covering it
The outlets differ in their framing and the number of posts included. BuzzFeed (20 posts) and Yahoo (22 posts) use similar language, focusing on 'wholesome' and 'positive humor.' Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore (25 posts) frames the content as a way to 'forget you were doomscrolling.' AOL (22 posts) uses a more personal framing, stating the posts were 'curated just for you.' The core content, however, appears to be the same, with the Sarah Everett and Obear posts featured in the BuzzFeed article likely being part of the broader set of viral posts covered by all outlets.
Why it matters
These roundups illustrate a significant segment of online media dedicated to providing 'feel-good' content as a form of digital self-care, offering a curated alternative to the often negative and overwhelming nature of social media feeds and news cycles.
What to watch
These roundups are likely to continue on a weekly basis, with new viral posts being selected and featured. The specific posts will change, but the format and intent will remain consistent.
- The World Is Awful, So Enjoy The 20 Most Wholesome Tweets I Found On The Internet This Week BuzzFeed
- The 20 Most Wholesome Tweets I Found On The Internet This Week Yahoo
- 22 Wholesome Tweets Guaranteed To Improve Your Mood With Some Simple, Positive Humor Yahoo
- 25 Wholesome Posts That'll Make You Forget You Were Doomscrolling Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
- 22 Wholesome Tweets From The Internet This Week That I Curated Just For You AOL.com
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