An online debate began when a European man lampooned the concept of American culture. Then a lot of Americans began agreeing with him.
Category: Social Media
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Jack Schlossberg, Scion of the Kennedy Family, Gives Politics a Try
As he prepares a congressional run, J.F.K.’s grandson admits, “I’m not for everybody.”
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Jack Schlossberg, Social Media Provocateur, Gives Politics a Try
As he prepares a Congressional run, J.F.K.’s grandson admits, “I’m not for everybody.”
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TikTok’s ‘Millennial Baroness’ Starts to Branch Out
Leonie von Ungern-Sternberg built a social media following by talking about her family’s history — both good and bad. Now she’s ready to talk about the rest of her life.
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The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend Is About Cozy and Affordable Affluence
Beige décor is out, replaced by a vision of cozy affluence marked by tartan, brass and velvet. And no, you don’t have to shop at Ralph Lauren to get the look.
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Who Are the ‘Groypers’?
A word associated with right-wing pundit Nick Fuentes and his followers is suddenly part of the national vocabulary.
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Is Fashion Over Inclusivity, Instagram and Kardashians?
Olivier Rousteing’s departure from Balmain suggests the answer may be yes.
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Cruise Ship Workers Use Social Media to Expose Life Behind the Luxury
Crew members’ videos let cruising fans get behind the scenes of what life is really like on board. (Spoiler: It’s not as glamorous as you might think.)
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Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America’s Political and Cultural Wars
Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, A.I. chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators.
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A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic
Online harassers are generating images and sounds that simulate their victims in violent situations.
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‘I Hate Gay Halloween’ Meme Makes an Art of Obscure References
No reference is too obscure for “Gay Halloween” — the rare meme with staying power.
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Good Luck Finding a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Costume This Halloween
Characters from the hit Netflix film are among the most coveted outfits this year, and scarcity has forced some to improvise.