Social Media

April 21, 2024

Welcome to Scam World

Digital life is cluttered with bogus text messages, spam calls and phishing attempts. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, […]
April 18, 2024

Male Skin Care Enthusiast, or Guy With a Secret Girlfriend?

A young woman asked TikTok whether the man she was dating might be seeing someone else, based on the items in his bathroom. The replies were […]
April 17, 2024

In ‘Boy Room,’ a Comedian Explores Messy N.Y.C. Apartments

Male 20-somethings are showing off their messy apartments in a video series that poses the implicit question, “You live like this?” In her new video series, […]
April 16, 2024

‘We Are So Back’ Is So Back

The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.” Before Lana Del Rey took […]
April 15, 2024

‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’ and Sibling Birth Order: Does it Matter?

“Eldest daughter syndrome” assumes that birth order shapes who we are and how we interact. Does it? In a TikTok video that has been watched more […]
April 3, 2024

‘Carefluencers’ Are Helping Older Loved Ones, and Posting About It

On the east side of San Jose, Calif., there is an abuela who seems to have more grandchildren than she can count. “A lot of people […]
March 25, 2024

What ‘KateGate’ Says About Royalty, Celebrity and Internet Culture

Many Americans used to view the Windsors with excitement, even admiration, beyond that shown to other public figures. Are they basically Kardashians now? Once upon a […]
March 25, 2024

What ‘KateGate’ Says About Royalty, Celebrity and Internet Culture

Many Americans used to view the Windsors with excitement, even admiration, beyond that shown to other public figures. Are they basically Kardashians now? Once upon a […]
March 22, 2024

With TikTok Under Fire, Brands That Rely on It Worry

Many companies, particularly in the beauty and fashion industries, have boosted sales through the platform. They don’t really have a backup plan. Amid debate in Washington […]
March 7, 2024

Kylie Jenner Has a New Look and Even More Products

Kylie Jenner is 26 years old. She is a mother of two small children. She no longer wears wigs or bold makeup every day. She no […]