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November 7, 2023

For TikTok, He Asks You to Talk About Your Rolex or Patek

Mike Nouveau has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers with his “Watch Spotting” videos. Dimes Square, an area in the Lower East Side bordered by Chinatown […]
October 27, 2023

Martin and Francesca Scorsese, TikTok’s Dynamic Duo

The acclaimed director’s daughter, a filmmaker herself, has been peppering her feed with videos of her father, showing a rarely seen side of him. Step aside, […]
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 […]
July 17, 2023

PinkyDoll Mesmerized the Internet With Her Imitations of Video Game Characters

Her TikTok catchphrase, “Ice cream so good,” has become a meme. If you watch a livestream video hosted by the TikTok creator PinkyDoll, it won’t be […]
June 30, 2023

‘Ms. Rachel,’ the YouTube Star, Wants to Sing With Her Littles

The YouTube star of “Songs for Littles,” an online video series that pulls millions of views, says she’s found her calling in encouraging children to speak. […]
March 30, 2023

In Some Viral Cat Videos, the Cats Are the Stars and Filmmakers

In one video, the athlete pauses, assesses the height and leaps. He tries to free-climb up the side of a building, before jumping back to the […]
March 9, 2023

When Quitting Videos Go Viral

On TikTok and YouTube, workers are sharing their stories of leaving their jobs, giving them a sense of power over often untenable situations. The Bright Side is […]
February 14, 2023

The Changing Online Language of Hearts

The Changing Online Language of Hearts Erik Carter How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over […]
December 19, 2022

The Unsinkable Memes of ‘Titanic’

How a movie released before the iMac became a mainstay of internet culture. Katee Forbis often encounters a GIF on social media that shows a white-haired […]
November 15, 2022

Pop Stars Are Mugging for TikTok. Fans Are Loving It.

Performers like Dua Lipa and Rosalía are peppering their tours with dance moves and gestures that can seem specifically engineered to go viral. In some cases, […]