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world10 days ago•204 min saved

UK and Ireland confront deadly viral trend of wrong-way driving on social media

A dangerous new trend across Britain and Ireland shows groups filming vehicles driving the wrong way down major roads to gain likes, prompting police investigations and tributes after a Middlesbrough crash that killed two officers and five youths. Authorities are pressing social-media platforms to remove content glorifying dangerous driving under the Online Safety Act, while TikTok and Meta say they restrict or remove high-risk driving content.

via CNN|

#driving-safety #online-safety-act #social-media

fashion4 months ago•51 min saved

Chanel's Toe-Shoe Moment Goes Viral, Igniting a Fashion Debate

Chanel staged a highly unusual toe-shoe look during its Cruise fashion show, which quickly went viral on social media, prompting a flood of jokes and sparked widespread debate about bold runway experiments and audience reactions.

via BuzzFeed|

#chanel #fashion #footwear

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Dorm-room joke sparks viral fake Grizzlies–Warriors playoff series

A 19-year-old Grizzlies fan, Zinzy, started a humorous, fake playoff series between the Warriors and Grizzlies on social media to unite a beleaguered fanbase. The gag quickly caught fire as other fan accounts joined, culminating in real-world moments (like Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. at a Desmond Bane game) that amplified the meme. What began in a dorm room has grown into a lighthearted community moment for Grizzlies fans and drew thousands of followers for Zinzy.

via SB Nation|

#fan-culture #memphis-grizzlies #nba

entertainment4 months ago•19 min saved

TikTok Scientology Run Sparks Viral Trend—and Real-World Backlash

An 18-year-old TikTok creator, Swhileyy, posted a brief “run” through a Hollywood Church of Scientology that went viral, turning it into a ‘deep run’ trend. He says it started as a joke and he didn’t intend to target the church, but copycats have escalated the stunt, prompting LAPD involvement and prompting concerns about safety. Swhileyy has declined collaborations, notes he hasn’t been contacted by Scientology or police, and says he isn’t chasing a Hollywood career; he did use video revenue to help people and insists the act wasn’t a call to action against Scientology, even as some imitators caused disruption.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#copycats #deep-runs #entertainment

technology7 months ago•42 min saved

Clawdbot Rebrands as Moltbot in a Metamorphic AI Makeover

A viral AI sidekick formerly known as Clawdbot rebrands to Moltbot and unveils a new skin, signaling a branding metamorphosis and potential feature updates as its creators refresh the look and feel for users.

via Forbes|

#artificial-intelligence #branding #social-media

entertainment8 months ago•4 min saved

Zootopia 2 Dominates Global Box Office with Record-Breaking Success

The release of 'Zootopia 2' has sparked a trend in China where young people are buying venomous blue snakes, inspired by the character Gary De'Snake, leading to increased searches and prices for Indonesian pit vipers, despite concerns over safety and legality. The film's positive portrayal of reptiles is helping improve their image, but authorities warn about the dangers of keeping venomous snakes as pets.

via CNN|

#china #entertainment #gary-desnake

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

TikTok Influencer Known for 'Arrest Me, Daddy' Videos Gets Arrested by Police

Famous TikToker Adamn Killa, known for his 'arrest me, daddy' videos, was briefly detained by Chicago police for interfering with a traffic stop but was released and continued creating his viral content.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#adamn-killa #arrest #chicago-police

culture10 months ago•4 min saved

Dictionary.com Declares '6-7' as 2025 Word of the Year, Sparking Curiosity and Debate

Dictionary.com named '67' as the 2025 word of the year, highlighting its viral spread among youth and its lack of a specific definition, symbolizing the rapid evolution of online language and social trends.

via NPR|

#67 #culture #generation-alpha

entertainment10 months ago•4 min saved

South Park Season 28 Kicks Off with Thiel Roast and Meme Scene

The '6, 7' meme from South Park's season 28 premiere symbolizes internet-driven absurdity and existential meaninglessness, originating from a viral TikTok track and gaining popularity among youth as a nonsensical expression of confusion and detachment, ultimately becoming a cultural reference in the show.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#6-7 #entertainment #internet-culture

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

Google Gemini Dominates App Store with AI-Generated 3D Figurines and Retro Saree Images

Google's Gemini app, featuring its Nano Banana image editor, has rapidly gained popularity due to its ability to easily transform images, especially creating realistic 3D figurines of users and pets, leading to a surge in downloads and usage, and surpassing ChatGPT in some app stores.

via The Verge|

#ai-figurines #ai-image-editing #google-gemini

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Canon Revives Classic ELPH Camera with Modern Updates

Canon is re-releasing a 2016 point-and-shoot camera, the PowerShot Elph 360 HS A, with fewer features and a higher price of $379, driven by viral interest among young people and celebrities, despite its outdated specs and limited functionality.

via The Verge|

#camera-pricing #canon #point-and-shoot

culture1 year ago•6 min saved

WNBA Addresses Incidents of Sex Toy Disruptions at Games

The WNBA is concerned about a dangerous viral trend where spectators throw lime-green dildos onto the court, risking player safety and disrespecting the league, with authorities taking action against offenders.

via Rolling Stone|

#culture #dildo-throwing #player-safety

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge Causes Spinal Injuries Among Influencers

A Russian influencer attempting the viral Nicki Minaj 'High School' pose on TikTok suffered a serious spinal injury after losing her balance, highlighting the risks of viral challenges. She was hospitalized with a fractured spine but has gained significant media attention and social media fame from the incident.

via yahoo.com|

#entertainment #influencer-accident #nicki-minaj

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Chimpanzees Embrace Quirky Grass-Insertion Trend

At a chimp sanctuary in Zambia, a viral trend of chimps sticking grass in their ears and butts has emerged, possibly serving social bonding purposes. This behavior, observed over a decade apart and in different groups, highlights social learning and cultural transmission in captive chimpanzees, similar to trends seen in other animals like orcas and dolphins.

via ScienceAlert|

#animal-behavior #chimpanzees #cultural-transmission

business1 year ago•6 min saved

Labubu: The Plush Toy That Became a Global Phenomenon

Labubu dolls, created by Pop Mart, have become a global sensation, driven by celebrity endorsements and social media, significantly boosting Pop Mart's profits and showcasing Chinese creativity on the world stage, despite their quirky appearance and the randomness of internet virality.

via BBC|

#business #chinese-culture #labubu