Новости за 23.02.2024

TikToker Amber Leavy (@amber_peavy) gave the internet a hilarious peek into the real-life sitcom that is office life, netting a sweet 1.3 million views as of Friday.

Most people's experiences with Benny Blanco (@itsbennyblanco) on TikTok are probably reserved for seeing him playfully roast artist Charlie Puth for being, well, Charlie Puth.

A laser hair removal company sparked debate after its purported email about not working with Black creators on a new campaign went viral.

Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr. 

Last week, YouTube’s biggest star, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, faced criticism after saying he didn't consider himself rich. In a Feb. 15 Time Magazine profile, the 25-year-old said he makes around $700 million a year. But he doesn’t think of himself as wealthy. This is because he reinvests most of his revenue into his future business prospects. 

A car buying expert warns consumers about dealerships that ask, "When can you come in?" According to him, they're using a specific strategy in those cases that might lead to you agreeing to a deal you later regret.

A bartender on TikTok has inspired debate after calling out people who order less ice but expect more alcohol.

A user on TikTok has gone viral after recounting an interaction she allegedly had in a Target. According to the TikToker, what originally appeared to be a casual conversation ended with her almost being recruited for something she calls a “scam.”

Anyone with an internet connection is undoubtedly familiar with the Wojak meme.

Technology has not yet advanced enough to enable time travel—as far as the general public knows, of course. However, one recent viral TikTok uncovered a portal to the recent past: The racks at T.J. Maxx. 

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Figuring out how to go about breaking things off with a significant other right before a planned trip with them is tricky. There are numerous Reddit threads, like this one, from people contemplating whether they should stay with their significant other just because they have a vacation planned, and Vice reported on the phenomenon of new exes still taking those planned vacations together.

What are you going to do when they come for you? No, not the police. The secret shoppers.

If you're a frequent flier, you've probably picked up some methods to save money.

Bev (@bevurly) is a TikToker who specializes in "useless" car videos, such as the "5 of the most embarrassing vehicles to own!" and "5 cars to avoid buying at all cost." In one of his latest videos, Bev shares the "five of the worst SUVs you could possibly buy."

One man read an employee's excuse for not coming to work, prompting concerns for how he manages his workers.

When money is tight and funds are not easily available, folks might be looking for quick and cheap ways to get their next meal or enjoy a snack while out running errands.

Have you ever gotten a high emergency room bill? If you have, one TikToker has a questionable life hack that many viewers agree has worked for leaving the emergency room (ER) bill free.

A viral screenshot claiming that Gmail is shutting down trended on X today, but the posts appear to be a semi-coordinated prank by a bunch of tech accounts.

A Wayfair customer wasn't very pleased with a $1,000+ purchase she made on the site, leading numerous commenters to lampoon the online retailer. Viewers say that while Wayfair always sold less-than-stellar quality goods at a discount, nowadays the company is charging premium pricing for bargain-bin workmanship.

IPad kids are everywhere. They are crowding 'round Sephora, bullying each other over Stanley Cups, and sparking debate on social media. And now, we're being introduced to "Gen Alpha influencers." As the generation after Gen Z, "Gen Alpha" describes those who were born between the 2010s and 2020s. And they're already causing discourse in a new viral video.