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The hyperspecific gift guides of TikTokThe hyperspecific gift guides of TikTok
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Have a “fuccboi little brother”? There’s a TikTok gift guide for that.

By Rebecca Jennings
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“Indie Sleaze” and “Internet Awesomesauce”: Meet the woman schooling TikTok on niche aesthetics“Indie Sleaze” and “Internet Awesomesauce”: Meet the woman schooling TikTok on niche aesthetics
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Melina Bee is the internet’s historical microaesthetics whisperer.

By Rebecca Jennings
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An evening offline with the fairytale goddesses of InstagramAn evening offline with the fairytale goddesses of Instagram
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Muses Escape creates dreamy events and retreats for women, but most importantly, curates immaculate vibes.

By Rebecca Jennings
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What happens when your favorite thing goes viral?What happens when your favorite thing goes viral?
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A 2002 song by the Mountain Goats about a doomed divorce is suddenly big on TikTok. Why?

By Rebecca Jennings
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What’s the deal with fictional influencers?What’s the deal with fictional influencers?
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One tech company has created a slate of scripted influencers. But how is anyone supposed to tell what’s real and what isn’t?

By Rebecca Jennings
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24 hours offline with the VIPs of NYC TikTok24 hours offline with the VIPs of NYC TikTok
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Audrey Peters and the VIP List girls are infamous for documenting their fabulous lives in Manhattan. But they’re in on the joke.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Meg Ryan fall and the unsettling joy of another pandemic autumnMeg Ryan fall and the unsettling joy of another pandemic autumn
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What is it about fall that just makes us want to buy more stuff?

By Rebecca Jennings
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What would a healthy social media platform even look like?What would a healthy social media platform even look like?
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Facebook is under fire, again. But perhaps its problems are more fundamental.

By Rebecca Jennings
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The D’Amelio kids are not all rightThe D’Amelio kids are not all right
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Their new show on Hulu shows the great American paradox of winning the fame lottery.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Meet the most hilariously weird model on TikTokMeet the most hilariously weird model on TikTok
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Alex Consani, an 18-year-old trans model, is the platform’s most delightful follow.

By Rebecca Jennings
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He’s All That is a Hallmark movie for Gen ZHe’s All That is a Hallmark movie for Gen Z
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The She’s All That remake starring TikTok’s Addison Rae is exactly what you think it is.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Are you ready for the return of prep?Are you ready for the return of prep?
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TikTok is rediscovering preppy fashion, except this time it’s called the “old money aesthetic.”

By Rebecca Jennings
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Bama Rush TikTok, explained and explained and explainedBama Rush TikTok, explained and explained and explained
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I’m already late to #BamaRushTok, so here are seven story ideas.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Chaos edits are the only thing that makes sense anymoreChaos edits are the only thing that makes sense anymore
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How frantic, meaningless videos took over the internet.

By Rebecca Jennings
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How TikTok became a haven for queer and questioning kidsHow TikTok became a haven for queer and questioning kids
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Queer signaling in the age of TikTok.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Olympics TikTok is one of the best parts of the GamesOlympics TikTok is one of the best parts of the Games
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This year’s Olympics may be cursed, but on TikTok, they’re fun as hell.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Hot girl culture is whatever you want it to beHot girl culture is whatever you want it to be
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Interrogating the “online hot girl” persona.

By Rebecca Jennings
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How should an influencer sound?How should an influencer sound?
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YouTube voice is coming for us all.

By Rebecca Jennings
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How TikTok’s hate speech detection tool set off a debate about racial bias on the appHow TikTok’s hate speech detection tool set off a debate about racial bias on the app
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TikTok says it’s fixing an error that caused its algorithms to flag BLM content, but some Black creators are still frustrated.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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TikTok’s catfish problem is worse than you thinkTikTok’s catfish problem is worse than you think
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Several creators have been called out for faking their age and their race.

By Rebecca Jennings
The life cycle of a viral product
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How TikTok makes $10 drugstore products blow up and flame out faster than ever.

By Rebecca Jennings
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What stories about influencer drama totally missWhat stories about influencer drama totally miss
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YouTuber scandals fall into one of two categories. Neither is much fun.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Everyone’s thirsty for friendsEveryone’s thirsty for friends
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People are turning to TikTok to connect IRL, and FOMO is back, baby!

By Rebecca Jennings
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The emptiness of “couple goals” TikToksThe emptiness of “couple goals” TikToks
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It’s easy to pretend like you’re in love when there’s clout on the line.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Do we really need influencers’ Israel-Palestine hot takes?Do we really need influencers’ Israel-Palestine hot takes?
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The demand that people with a platform “speak out” on every issue feels misdirected.

By Rebecca Jennings