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Cancel the cancellation discourse

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 20
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Media Arts Literature Humor
  1. The post discusses the overdone discourse surrounding cancellation, touching on various forms of cancellations that have been debated in different areas like pop culture, journalism, and philosophy.
  2. The post recommends interesting reads for the weekend, such as an interview with Jia Tolentino and articles on Silicon Valley's movements and the rise and fall of 'Chanel of coffee'.
  3. Various diverse topics are indirectly touched upon in the post like the fate of salad bars, the influence of the white gaze on Indian food, and the impact of pandemics on societies.
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Uniquely modern horrors

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 15
🎭️ Culture Technology Business Art & Illustration Humor
  1. Could a robot ever write the perfect pop song? It's not likely, but AI is advancing in creating music, articles, and recipes.
  2. The mystery of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains unsolved. Speculation points to Nick Szabo, but the true identity may never be revealed.
  3. Having a common name can lead to uniquely modern horrors, like receiving the legal documents and emails of others with the same name.

I am hungry, though... not just for enchiladas.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 14
🎭️ Culture Food & Drink Literature Science Humor Technology
  1. July 22 is a unique date with various celebrations like birthdays and National Hammock Day.
  2. Outsourcing emotional labor to machines is concerning for various reasons such as loss of human connection and care.
  3. People can have surprising passions and careers that don't align, like being a poet while working in IT.

Are you kidding me?!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Pop culture Humor Social media
  1. Lay off the potato salad guy - Support the guy who started the potato salad Kickstarter, internet weirdness happens, deal with it.
  2. Defend the humble compact disc - Some albums are best suited for CDs, despite their declining sales.
  3. Email-writing as a genre - The personal touch of uncensored electronic letters is unmatched, inviting instant and potent replies.

This calls for a strict regimen of positive content in your newsfeed.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Tech News Humor
  1. Internet voyeurism can have severe consequences, like in the case of the #followateen hashtag.
  2. Social media platforms using silent algorithms for studies can be worrisome, but this practice is common across many websites.
  3. The idea of getting rid of Autocorrect may seem tempting, but it might not be the best choice.

Epicness and hell no

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jun 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Literature Tech Humor
  1. Recent answers to the New York Times' crossword puzzle included Twitter hashtag, epicness, and hell no, bringing a fresh voice to the section.
  2. Bill Murray, known for his humor and photo-bombing, has a dark side outside of his internet jester persona.
  3. A Wired tech reporter's dystopian view of connected homes raises questions about the future of technology and privacy.

My kind of cat video

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Entertainment Humor
  1. You are your data - Evgeny Morozov discusses how giving up 'big data' means surrendering autonomy and letting outside forces control existential choices.
  2. The Library of Congress is studying how old CDs age and which types are most at risk of deterioration.
  3. There is a website called Emoji Fortunes that provides fortunes using emojis. Simple and fun!

Octopi terrify

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 14
🎭️ Culture Social media Reality TV Humor Food & Drink Celebrities
  1. Twitter can be effective for raising awareness and promoting change, but also comes with its issues like imperialism and laziness.
  2. Reality TV star Susie Meister has been on multiple shows despite having a Ph.D., challenging stereotypes.
  3. Using 'ahahahahahaha' instead of 'lol' saves time and characters - who needs all those extra letters anyway?

Everything is parody these days

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Teenagers Humor Satire
  1. Some online dating profiles are managed by ghostwriters, sparking discussions on deception and misogyny in modern dating.
  2. The phrase 'me IRL' has evolved with unique origins over time, contrasting from its simpler use during the early days of the Internet.
  3. Accounts like @EmergencyPugs, which seem like casual fun, can actually be profitable businesses run by clever teenagers.

Go away, you cupcake fascists

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 14
🎭️ Culture Media Social media Internet Trends Humor
  1. Nine out of 10 TV viewers stick to the same few channels, with classic TV being largely ignored, indicating a TV culture amnesia is developing.
  2. There's a dangerous decline in civil discourse, with free speech possibly under threat, likened to the cause and solution of problems in our society.
  3. There exist social networks that predate the internet, showing surprising history beyond what we typically think of.

You are less cool than your friends, statistically speaking.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Art Music Humor
  1. The debate on technology's impact: Does it make us smarter or dumb us down? Exciting perspectives by Tim Wu suggest viewing iPhone-users as "cyborgs."
  2. Jonathan Harris, a mix of programmer and artist, is praised for iconic Internet projects like "We Feel Fine" and "Today," offering insights on creative struggles.
  3. A 73-year-old man ironically called for shutting down the Internet in a letter that went viral, highlighting the ongoing tension between technology and its users.

Life could be more like a sitcom than like a serious novel

Jovex Substack • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Life Reflection Humor
  1. Sitcom episodes are self-contained and often inconsequential, unlike serious novels that follow a more structured storyline with long-term consequences.
  2. In real life, much of our experiences can resemble sitcom episodes - random, inconsequential events mixed with stable personalities and social circles.
  3. Despite some important decisions and habits that can shape us long-term, the majority of life is a balance between stable traits and random, repetitive, inconsequential situations, similar to sitcom scenarios.

From the pages of the Jolly Contrarian Law Reports

The Jolly Contrarian • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Legal case Art Gallery Protest Humor
  1. The Jolly Contrarian Law Reports discuss a hypothetical legal case of common assault with an edible weapon involving soup throwing incident in a gallery in the UK.
  2. The appellant in the case argued that the complainants' behavior granted him a license to act, justifying his actions based on their self-righteous attitudes and provocative conduct.
  3. The court ruled in favor of the appellant, stating that by loudly announcing their stance and behaviors, the complainants essentially allowed others to act similarly towards them, leading to the assault being deemed justified.

pseudo intellectual

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 08
🎭️ Culture Intellectualism Philosophy Literature Social Issues Humor
  1. To become a pseudo intellectual, buy some philosophy books from notable philosophers and pretend to understand them
  2. Dive into various cultural and social topics, watch top films, and pretend to have deep knowledge to impress others
  3. Engage in online intellectual communities, share opinions on worldly issues, and avoid becoming a true intellectual by just talking without real action

The miseries of human life

The Quack Doctor • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture History Literature Health & Wellness Humor
  1. In 1808, Rev James Beresford wrote 'The Miseries of Human Life,' a humorous book detailing everyday complaints that garnered popularity.
  2. The book covered various aspects of a Georgian person's life, from health miseries like colds and dentistry to social awkwardness and the miseries of reading and writing.
  3. Beresford's work humorously portrayed relatable 'First World Problems' and showcased wit and originality, resonating with the Georgian reading public.

Vintage Memes

Outlandish Claims • 0 implied HN points • 12 May 24
🎭️ Culture Internet culture History Humor
  1. Jefferson preferred traveling alone without bodyguards or assistants, allowing strangers to criticize him to his face without recognizing him, spawning the 'My name is Haines' meme.
  2. The 'Here's your mule!' meme originated from the South during the Civil War and later became associated with jerky behavior, linked to stealing mules and creating chaos during land grabs.
  3. Ancient Sumerians possibly created the first jokes, including riddles and humorous observations, showcasing early humor and wit in written form.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 19

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Personal Development Stress Relief Humor
  1. Laughter can make you feel really good and helps with stress. It's great to find ways to laugh more often.
  2. Finding something funny can be a simple way to boost your mood. Whether it’s a joke, a show, or a comic, enjoy what makes you laugh.
  3. Laughing helps face tough times and makes scary situations feel less overwhelming. It's like a special power we all can use!

Tiny differences between America and the UK

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Cultural differences Social norms Everyday life Language Humor
  1. Public restrooms in the US have big gaps in the doors, making it awkward to use them. In the UK, bathrooms are more private, and you can relax without feeling exposed.
  2. In America, people walk consistently on the right side of the sidewalk. It's an unspoken rule that even confuses some visitors from the UK.
  3. US grocery stores use strong paper bags that aren't common in the UK. These bags are reusable and sturdy, making shopping easier.