Explainers

2024 was the year of brainrot

A comprehensive look into the words that defined this year

Dec 27, 2024 •

Trigger warnings, censorship, and sensitive content, explained

The cyclical nature of flagging, censoring, and outsmarting triggering topics

Dec 20, 2024 •

I rode in a self-driving car so you don't have to

My experience taking a Waymo in Phoenix, Arizona

Dec 6, 2024 •

The water bottle brand thriving off capitalism

And how exclusivity leads to desirability

Oct 25, 2024 •

What are parasocial relationships?

You love them, but do they love you back...or even know who you are?

Oct 4, 2024 •

Ao3 is a fangirl's best kept secret

And controversial news in the online writing community

Sep 13, 2024 •

Let's talk about skibidi skibidi Gen Alpha

"I'm genuinely terrified for this next generation of children."

Sep 6, 2024 •

Spotify's daylist keeps bullying us – and we like it

The morning/afternoon/night playlists curate some niche aesthetics

Jun 14, 2024 •

Copypasta: Explained

Let's talk about viral copy-paste text chains

Jun 7, 2024 •

Google's AI is messing up. Big time.

AI Overviews told people to eat rocks and pizza with glue

May 31, 2024 •

Are Shein workers okay?

SNL sketch explores conspiracies about Chinese fast fashion behemoths

May 24, 2024 •

US gymnastics race to 2024 Paris Olympics starts out wobbly

The Core Hydration Classic was the “competition within the competition"

May 19, 2024 •

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