Madison Malone Kircher

November 21, 2023

Who’s That Wonderful Girl? How “Nanalan’” Found New Success on TikTok

She’s Mona, the puppet heroine of “Nanalan’,” an old Canadian children’s show that has found a new audience on TikTok. “Nanalan’” hasn’t been on TV in […]
November 8, 2023

Taylor Swift Reporter Faces Criticism Online

Bryan West landed a much-coveted job. Then came the internet. Everything has changed for Bryan West. Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the United States, announced […]
November 8, 2023

Can You Understand Gen Alpha’s Slang?

Are you a “sigma”? Do you have “rizz”? The youngest generation is bamboozling its elders with terms all their own. Do you know what a gyat […]
November 3, 2023

Gen Z Beatles Fans Come Together on TikTok

“Can’t believe it’s 2023 and I get the joy of hearing a new Beatles song for the first time ever,” a 23-year-old says in a video […]
September 15, 2023

Beware the TikTok Eavesdroppers

Strangers’ conversations should not be content. Close your eyes and imagine the last gossipy conversation you had with a friend in a public setting. Maybe you […]
September 8, 2023

The Tabi Swiper vs. TikTok’s Vigilantes

A new addition to the list of bad date villains. This week, I found myself breathlessly refreshing TikTok and Twitter — still not ready to call […]
September 1, 2023

The Internet Takes Some Time Off

It’s the worst time of the year to be online. Last week, I saw more posts than I could count citing a study that claims Aug. […]
August 20, 2023

Grown-Up Theater Kids Run the World

A Supreme Court justice. The governor of New Jersey. Senator Ted Cruz. A prominent MSNBC host. Practically half the tech world. What’s behind this moment of […]
August 18, 2023

Hawaii-Tok Wants Tourists to Stay Home

The right thing to do depends on whom you ask. TikTok’s algorithm shows you videos based on other videos you’ve interacted with. So this week, after […]
July 25, 2023

Pickpocket! Beware! In Venice, Italy, a TikTok Star Watches Out for Tourists.

Monica Poli has spent years patrolling the streets of Venice. Now she’s famous on TikTok. Well, at least her voice is. You probably don’t know Monica […]