TikTok’s ‘What is your country?’ filter feels racist

Analysis For the Fourth of July edition of my column, how could I not write about TikTok’s new “What is your country” filter that guesses your nationality based on how you look? The timing is just too perfect. In a viral video posted last week, TikToker @katonara posted using the app’s new “What is your …

‘I’m thinking about quitting my corporate job to decorate cakes at my local supermarket’: Viewers defend worker ‘overjoyed’ with new job at boba place. She feels bad her peers have corporate jobs

In a viral TikTok, a worker shares that she’d take her job at a boba shop over working corporate like many of her peers. In the video, Aurora (@bluegat0radee) casually sipps on a large boba drink and gradually looks away from the camera. “Me being overjoyed at my new job at a boba place then …

‘I eat McDonalds and feel more starved then before I ate it’: Customer claims he never feels full after eating McDonald’s. Viewers agree

Have you ever gone out and splurged on a significant number of calories on fast food, only to feel like you’re hungry again 40 minutes later? Well, you’re not alone—numerous studies look into this phenomenon, like this Yahoo! News piece that delineates what happens to folks an hour after eating a Big Mac. Initial bites …

‘This feels scammy to me’: Customer says Uber ‘sneakily’ charged her 56 cents wait time fee

A Uber passenger is trying to get to the bottom of a wait time fee that she describes as a “sneaky charge.” The accusation comes from Ontario-based TikToker @pinatravels, who reports that she was in Montreal and noticed that a wait time fee charge on her receipt didn’t quite match up with her actual experience. …

Affordable Staycations Are In, So I’m Ranking 6 Budget-Friendly Ideas From “Actually Feels Like A Vacation” To “I Am Literally Just On My Couch”

So, use that PTO! Take that time off! Plan a staycation! To spark conversation, I’ve ranked the most popular staycation ideas, from best to worst, and I want to know your thoughts. Please note this ranking is based on personal opinion, and I’m curious to hear your favorite ideas in the comments!  Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaileyhansen/staycation-ideas-ranked

Kris Jenner Solemnly Admitted That She Feels Like She Burdened The KarJenners By Pushing Them Into Fame And Giving Them A Life That’s Also “A Curse”

“Sometimes I feel like I’ve helped build something that can also be a burden.” View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/leylamohammed/kris-jenner-guilty-pushing-kids-fame-burdened

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Trailer: Ethan Coen’s Solo Outing Sure Feels Like A Coen Brothers’ Movie

We haven’t gotten a Coen Brothers Film in 5 years, but in the meantime we’ve gotten a heady take on MacBeth from Joel and a documentary on Jerry Lee Lewis from Ethan. It’s nice to try new things. But if you’ve been jonesing for the real deal, Ethan has graced you with a fresh fix …

Shawn Mendes’ New Single ‘What The Hell Are We Dying For’ Feels All Too Timely

Shawn Mendes is finding himself at odds — in his relationship, and simultaneously, with the world. With recent headlines surrounding Mendes’ personal life, as well as contemporary global issues, his latest single, “What The Hell Are We Dying For,” feels more timely than ever. On the song, Shawn questions the state of a relationship and …

Scott Disick Asked Kim Kardashian If She’s Ever Been “Down” Or “Depressed” After She Opened Up About The Guilt Kris Jenner Feels Over Pushing Her Kids Into Fame

“That is hard for my mom… She’s been really sad, like, ‘What did I do? Did I create them to get to this level?’” View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/leylamohammed/kim-kardashian-kris-jenner-guilt-pushing-kids-into-fame

Woman Feels Pain in Ear, Discovers It Was a Spider

This poor woman endured the biggest ick of all time when a spider crawled out of her ear. Naturally, her daughter captured it for a TikTok video. Source: TikTok/@munimarin Unfortunately for us all, there are many unavoidable icks that we must endure at at least one point in our lives. However, one poor woman endured …