Thursday, July 8, 2021

TikTok, Make It Stop

TikTok's Catfish Problem Is Worse Than You Think, I Signed Up To Write College Essays For Rich Kids. I Found Cheating Is More Complicated Than I Thought
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GONE CATFISHIN'
NOT WHO THEY APPEAR
TikTok's Catfish Problem Is Worse Than You Think
vox.com
Several creators have been called out for faking their age and their race.
'STUDENTS WERE SIMPLY DESPERATE FOR THE HELP'
I Signed Up To Write College Essays For Rich Kids. I Found Cheating Is More Complicated Than I Thought
slate.com
I made up to $2,000 a week — and got a different kind of education.
WHY HE WALKED AWAY FROM THE LIMELIGHT
What Happened To MTV VJ Quddus?
vice.com
The former "TRL" host tells VICE why he walked away from the intoxicating pull of the spotlight, and the lessons he's learned since.
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THE GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS
FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE
The Most And Least Happy Countries Around The World, Visualized
digg.com
Boasting a score of 7.8, Finland was found to be the world's happiest country.
SORRY HATERS
Disney Adults Are Having A Magical Time Whether You Like It Or Not
buzzfeednews.com
For these "House of Mouse" fans, the brand offers more than childhood nostalgia. It's an ever-present lifestyle and they're not ashamed of it.
AT HOME ON THE GO
How To Turn Your Car Into A Tiny Camper
gizmodo.com
Whether you plan to hit the road for weeks at a time or just take the kids on a road trip, you need some gear for your car.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
'THAT MAKES NO SENSE'
Pilot Explains Why This Viral TikTok Video About How To Survive A Plane Crash Is Terrible Advice
digg.com
747 pilot Kelsey Hughes explains why this viral TikTok video giving so-called instructions on surviving a plane crash is nonsense.
IN THE NEWS
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
FROM THE ARCHIVES
An Oral History Of The Onion's 9/11 Issue
melmagazine.com
Immediately after 9/11, humorists struggled with what many called "the death of irony." Then The Onion returned and showed everyone the way. (From 2020)
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