Steve Harvey’s nephew is under fire after a 10-year-old prank call weaponizing transphobia for laughs resurfaced on TikTok. Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles once called up a man, Marcus, and pretended to be a guy named Bryce looking for his long-lost family member. In the audio recirculating on TikTok, Miles asks about Marcus’ wife of five …
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‘Ask for a discount on rent’: Landlord asks to use TikToker’s apartment for their marketing, offers Amazon gift card as compensation
In a viral TikTok, a tenant shared an email from her property manager, who, in it, asked if the tenant could let them use her apartment for marketing photos for the building. The video features Alexis Posario (@alexisposario) dancing in front of a screenshot of the email from her building management. The email reads, “Your …
‘Massive red flag’: Man on Hinge compliments TikToker’s ‘dark complexion’ in ‘obnoxious’ audio message
An Australian TikToker went viral after sharing a horrifically cringy message she received on a dating app. The viral video depicts TikTok user @badgalphephe speaking to a prospective date on Hinge. At first, the pair make casual conversation. He opens with a compliment and asks about her plans for the evening, to which she replies …
‘This is on purpose. It’s for publicity’: TikTokers think singer’s claims about a lawsuit proves that she’s an industry plant
After singer and TikToker Leah Kate released a song about her ex-boyfriend cheating on her with a woman named Emily, the woman allegedly asked Leah Kate to remove the song from Spotify and threatened to “press charges.” But commenters say that the singer fabricated the conflict for publicity. Leah Kate, who has more than 137,000 …
‘You ever been in a trap before?’: TikTokers refer to their Airbnb house as a ‘trap house,’ sparking outrage
A TikToker has come under fire recently for posting a video claiming the Dallas Airbnb she stayed in was a “trap house,” or a residency known to sell illegal drugs. The video, which was posted by Jazlyn Soler (user @jazmarisol1), shows a sparsely decorated Airbnb that Jazlyn claims she rented for $20. “When you book …
Joe Biden Seeks TikTokers’ Advice On Ukraine With Chaotic Results In ‘SNL’ Cold Open
It’s been over three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and while things could be worse, they’re not great. While the Ukrainian people have put up a fight, America has struggled to find a way to lend a hand without inciting World War III, with little help from the Republican party. SNL tried to find the …
Dua Lipa’s Lawsuit Over ‘Levitating’ May Have A New Plot Twist Thanks To A TikToker’s Discovery
Getty Image Earlier this week, it was revealed that Dua Lipa was being sued by Artikal Sound System, a Florida reggae band, for copyright infringement. The band alleges that the singer stole from their 2017 song “Live Your Life” for her 2020 song “Levitating,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. When the …
TikTokers Explain What the 10-Foot Rule Means in Retail
The most common use of the 10-foot rule is in retail, specifically at Walmart stores. The rule is this: If a customer is within 10 feet of a worker, the worker must greet and ask the customer if they need help. Some TikTokers have broken the rule down even further, claiming that at 10 feet, …
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‘Would anyone even watch a video that long?’: TikTokers react to rollout of 10-minute videos
TikTok got its start with bite-size video clips, but in a new update, the platform is extending how long TikTok videos can be, something that a number of TikTokers are already scoffing at. While reports that TikTok was testing out a feature to let users upload videos up to 10 minutes long onto TikTok emerged …
‘You’re not the hero you think you are’: TikToker’s heated exchange with Burger King worker sparks debate about who’s at fault
A man’s story about a negative experience he had at a Burger King in Florida has viewers pointing out that actually, it seems like he’s the one with the problem. User @bronconero posted two videos to TikTok this month, one showing the end of an encounter with Burger King employees and the other explaining his …
TikToker’s iPhone Secret Button Post Goes Viral
Sliders, flips, bars, full QWERTY keyboards, swivels, even phones that looked like lipstick, the mobile landscape was a very different place prior to 2007. However, after the introduction of the iPhone, it was clear that folks were into fewer buttons, and that they just wanted a touchscreen slab to perform all of their tasks. Source: …
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‘It’s secretly a bank’: TikToker’s theory on the Starbucks app goes viral
A popular TikToker explained why she thinks Starbucks is essentially a bank, and her theory has gone viral on the platform. The video breaking down the theory, posted by an account known as Index Ventures (@indexventures), garnered 1.7 million views on TikTok as of Wednesday. While Starbucks might seem like a regular coffee shop, it’s …
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