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Archives for August 2018

When this Instagram couple has vicious fights, millions of people tune in

A social media relationship that feels real

Patricia Hernandez
Twitter rival Mastodon isn’t safe from online mobs eitherTwitter rival Mastodon isn’t safe from online mobs either
Logan Paul’s fight with KSI is now available for free on YouTubeLogan Paul’s fight with KSI is now available for free on YouTube
Hello Kitty has no mouth, and she must vlogHello Kitty has no mouth, and she must vlog
Another one of Jennifer Lawrence’s hackers is going to prisonAnother one of Jennifer Lawrence’s hackers is going to prison
Pewdiepie’s reign as the biggest YouTube channel may soon be overPewdiepie’s reign as the biggest YouTube channel may soon be over
YouTuber Jacksfilms’ popular web series YIAY is heading to Twitch as a game showYouTuber Jacksfilms’ popular web series YIAY is heading to Twitch as a game show
After LazyTown actor’s death, fans subscribe en masse to YouTube channel as a final thank youAfter LazyTown actor’s death, fans subscribe en masse to YouTube channel as a final thank you
Toxic gaming culture can’t fully explain the Jacksonville Madden shootingToxic gaming culture can’t fully explain the Jacksonville Madden shooting
The failed Slender Man movie was a nail in the coffin of a dying fandom

The rise and fall of Slender Nation, the community that lived for the internet’s most notorious Creepypasta

Carli Velocci
Beauty influencers are allegedly making extra money for negative reviewsBeauty influencers are allegedly making extra money for negative reviews
Logan Paul’s redemption arc is proceeding exactly as plannedLogan Paul’s redemption arc is proceeding exactly as planned
A swarm of bees was just gently vacuumed from a Times Square hot dog stand umbrellaA swarm of bees was just gently vacuumed from a Times Square hot dog stand umbrella
The Internet of Garbage
Sarah Jeong
Spotify declares Drake’s meme-heavy In My Feelings the song of the summerSpotify declares Drake’s meme-heavy In My Feelings the song of the summer

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