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Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Nov 14
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. Every election is heavily influenced by Facebook, shaping future outcomes more than TV ads.
  2. The Internet age brings 'grief porn' to the forefront, with emotional videos going viral.
  3. The notion of 'Internet culture' isn't loved globally; Americans are the main drivers of viral online trends.

Sorry, no.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 14
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. Matt Mullenweg created Wordpress which powers a fifth of websites while working from home in pajamas.
  2. Seemingly quick decisions like swiping left or right on Tinder are based on assumptions drawn from a single photo.
  3. Miranda July's app 'Somebody' attempts unique communication methods but doesn't work as intended.

Totally true links that maybe won't bore you

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. The Internet's focus has shifted from shocking and inspiring to simply not boring, which reflects a concerning trend in online media.
  2. Online platforms can still serve as powerful tools for empowerment and communication, as seen in the impact of individuals like Karyn Washington.
  3. Old-school video stores have the potential to be repurposed as museums, offering a new lease on life for these nostalgic establishments.
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What's this Notorious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. Defending 'clickbait' can actually be about encouraging people to read valuable content on the internet instead of dismissing everything as worthless.
  2. Chefs have a love-hate relationship with Yelp, feeling it has both ruined and supported them, showing a complex dynamic.
  3. Sharing personal content online can lead to unexpected outcomes, like viral success causing unwanted reactions and responses.

Are you kidding me?!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 14
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  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.

The conclusive argument against dick pics

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 14
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. Twin sisters reunited through Facebook after being adopted from South Korea and raised in different countries.
  2. The dark web has a mysterious new leader known as 'Dread Pirate Roberts 2.0,' covered in an Ars Technica interview.
  3. An article discusses people in East Baltimore too poor to engage in pop culture, likening their surroundings to 'The Wire.'

PostPostPost: In Defense of The Edgelord

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. Ideology operates beneath our consciousness, influencing how we believe rather than what we believe in.
  2. The concept of the 'beautiful soul' contrasts with the edgelord, who embraces transgression and pushing boundaries without committing to a fixed ideology.
  3. Edgelords challenge norms and seek attention through shock value, but their actions can transition from provocative to dangerous when associated with extremist ideologies.

A mythological rabbit hole 🐇: The Divine Dragon 🐉 in Sekiro 🏯 : The Sword and the Everblossom

Rabbit Holes 🐇🕳 • 0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Pop culture
  1. The Seven-Branched Sword in Sekiro symbolizes the connection of the dragon to the divine realm through intricate design and historical significance.
  2. The Everblossom Tree represents impermanence and the beauty of ephemeral existence in Japanese culture, with the loss of the tree being a significant event tied to the quest for immortality in the game.
  3. Eastern dragons in popular media such as Spirited Away, Dragon Ball series, and Legend of Zelda embody mythical themes like guardianship of water bodies, granting wishes, and control over weather and natural elements.

The Omen: In the Crosshair of a Curse

Marlene’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. The movie The Omen, initially titled The Antichrist, was very successful but had many strange accidents and deaths during its production. It seemed like there was a curse on the cast and crew.
  2. Many scary and dangerous events happened while making the film, like plane crashes and animal attacks, which made the actors really worried. They felt like something bad was affecting them.
  3. The film's release on June 6, 1976, played on the spooky number '666'. Even years later, the effects of making the movie seemed to linger, impacting the lives of those involved.

A Quick Note and Some Comics

Computer Ads from the Past • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 25
😂 Humor Pop culture
  1. Life can sometimes get overwhelming, making it hard to keep up with tasks and responsibilities. It's okay to take a break and catch up when you can.
  2. The past has lots of fun and interesting things to look back on, like comics and ads from magazines. They can be entertaining and a great way to find joy.
  3. Engaging with others about what you'd like to see in the future can spark new ideas and conversations. Sharing thoughts and feedback is always valuable.

On the death of MTV

That Damn Optimist • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 26
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. MTV once felt infinite and shaped youth culture by giving kids a shared soundtrack and identity.
  2. Now it's in decline and no longer the cultural force it used to be, and people are mourning that loss.
  3. Its fading shows how media and attention have shifted to shorter, fragmented platforms, eroding the shared musical moments of the past.

How to read Numb at the Lodge

Numb at the Lodge • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 26
🎭️ Culture Pop culture
  1. Don’t just read the most-read posts — start with the Seasonal Sampling Platter to get a small, balanced taste of different styles and themes.
  2. The archive is organized into themed packages (country travel series, recurring pillars, AI pieces, cultural critiques, and religious engagements) so you can dive deeper into whatever angle interests you.
  3. Most recommended pieces are free; a paid subscription unlocks the full archive but doesn’t necessarily mean the posts are better, so subscribing is optional.