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Why I Keep Watching In-Flight Meltdowns

How the airplane became a viral sensation, the star of videos about questionable behavior — and the new backdrop for social disillusionment.

Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?

With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children.

Breaking Out of the #MeToo Movie Formula

How “Women Talking” and “Tár” make the discourse around the movement feel thrillingly unfamiliar.