Why we’re all rooting for Punch the monkey
An adorable little monkey named Punch has won the heart of web users after being abandoned, clutching a stuffed animal like a human child.
Dani Di Placido - Contributor
Why is the Internet obsessed with 2016?
In 2026, TikTok and Instagram are looking back to 2016, and remembering the good times—here’s why social media users are so nostalgic for the old days. 2026 has just begun, but the internet is looking back—a wave of nostalgia for 2016 has spread through social media, originating on TikTok. ‘2026 Is The New 2016’ Trend, […]
The twist ending of ‘Wicked: For Good,’ explained
‘Wicked: For Good’ ends the story of the Wicked Witch Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande), closing the final chapter on a mysterious page of the Grimmerie. Wicked: For Good concludes the tale of doomed friendship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), turning to a new page in the Grimmerie as […]
What is ‘Pluribus’ really about?
Apple TV’s new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan, starring Rhea Seehorn, has a lot to say about the state of the world—here’s the meaning of ‘Pluribus,’ explained. Pluribus, the bold new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has kept audiences guessing. We’re only a few episodes into Apple TV’s new series, and […]
Why TikTok users are turning to Rednote ahead of imminent U.S. ban
In response to the TikTok ban, many users are flocking to Rednote, the popular Chinese app also known as Xiaohongshu—what’s driving the trend?
Apple’s iPad Pro ‘crush’ controversy, explained
Apple sparked online outrage after releasing an ad for the new iPad Pro, which unintentionally mirrored the fierce controversy around generative AI in the arts.