The Decade in Culture-Tech: Streaming, Binging, Opining
The shift from Web 2.0 to mobile-centric platforms has both democratized access to technology and raised concerns about corporate dominance and user control.
Has the quest for aesthetic travel gone too far?
The pursuit of aesthetic holiday content often overshadows the genuine experience of travel, questioning the balance between memory-making and social media addiction.
Halloween 2024 costumes embrace memes, DIY, and obscurity
Halloween has evolved into a celebration focused on creativity, humor, and meme culture, favoring niche costumes over traditional ones.
Studios embrace 'creator and meme culture' as movies like Twisters, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice memeify marketing
Movie marketers are increasingly leveraging memes and social media trends to engage audiences and ensure relevance, particularly for blockbuster releases.
What Trump 2.0 Means for Tech + A.I. Made Me Basic + HatGPT!
Emojis are reshaping communication, particularly in politics, by conveying nuanced emotions succinctly.
Why Does Everyone Seem to Have IBS Now?
IBS is becoming a normalized topic of conversation due to social media, encouraging many to seek diagnosis and treatment.
The Decade in Culture-Tech: Streaming, Binging, Opining
The shift from Web 2.0 to mobile-centric platforms has both democratized access to technology and raised concerns about corporate dominance and user control.
Has the quest for aesthetic travel gone too far?
The pursuit of aesthetic holiday content often overshadows the genuine experience of travel, questioning the balance between memory-making and social media addiction.
Halloween 2024 costumes embrace memes, DIY, and obscurity
Halloween has evolved into a celebration focused on creativity, humor, and meme culture, favoring niche costumes over traditional ones.
Studios embrace 'creator and meme culture' as movies like Twisters, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice memeify marketing
Movie marketers are increasingly leveraging memes and social media trends to engage audiences and ensure relevance, particularly for blockbuster releases.
What Trump 2.0 Means for Tech + A.I. Made Me Basic + HatGPT!
Emojis are reshaping communication, particularly in politics, by conveying nuanced emotions succinctly.
Why Does Everyone Seem to Have IBS Now?
IBS is becoming a normalized topic of conversation due to social media, encouraging many to seek diagnosis and treatment.
'The most controversial rebrand of the year': Understanding the tightrope that legacy brands like Jaguar walk during a rebrand
Legacy brands like Jaguar struggle to modernize without losing historical identity, particularly amidst cultural shifts and the demand for contemporary aesthetics.
How Legacy Brands Keep Their Fingers on the Pulse | Muse by Clios
Legacy brands can thrive by blending creativity with strategic cultural insights, fostering agile, collaborative relationships with agencies.
Marketing Briefing: Why nostalgia marketing can be a crutch
Nostalgia can attract consumers but can also hinder growth if not balanced with innovation.
Marketers should adopt a 'newstalgia' strategy to blend past references with modern advancements.
'The most controversial rebrand of the year': Understanding the tightrope that legacy brands like Jaguar walk during a rebrand
Legacy brands like Jaguar struggle to modernize without losing historical identity, particularly amidst cultural shifts and the demand for contemporary aesthetics.
How Legacy Brands Keep Their Fingers on the Pulse | Muse by Clios
Legacy brands can thrive by blending creativity with strategic cultural insights, fostering agile, collaborative relationships with agencies.
Marketing Briefing: Why nostalgia marketing can be a crutch
Nostalgia can attract consumers but can also hinder growth if not balanced with innovation.
Marketers should adopt a 'newstalgia' strategy to blend past references with modern advancements.
Baseball rivalries have remained static for decades, with no major new rivalries emerging to challenge the historical ones.
Do the Disney Disco
Disney is attempting to stay relevant through music, adapting classic songs to fit contemporary genres.
You don't need to be a '90s kid to know: Millennial nostalgia is now driving culture
Millennials are now cultural leaders, shaping trends and nostalgic media, as evidenced by the resurgence of '80s and '90s properties in today's marketplace.
Vintage teddy bear sales are surging due to nostalgia ahead of the 'Paddington in Peru' film release.
Consider the Tease: '90s Volume Just Might Be Fall's Most Defining Hair Trend
Big hair is making a comeback, celebrating confidence and glamour, especially for the fall season.
Dodgers-Padres Is the Rivalry Baseball Needs
Baseball rivalries have remained static for decades, with no major new rivalries emerging to challenge the historical ones.
Do the Disney Disco
Disney is attempting to stay relevant through music, adapting classic songs to fit contemporary genres.
You don't need to be a '90s kid to know: Millennial nostalgia is now driving culture
Millennials are now cultural leaders, shaping trends and nostalgic media, as evidenced by the resurgence of '80s and '90s properties in today's marketplace.
From Chalamet to Mescal: why are celebrity lookalike competitions everywhere?
Celebrity lookalike competitions are gaining global popularity, creating a unique cultural phenomenon of vanity and self-indulgence.
Timothee Chalamet's attendance at his lookalike contest highlights the absurdity of these events. They are both entertaining and frivolous, reflecting societal obsessions.
A$AP Rocky's Tranmere link raises eyebrows but football and rap fit perfectly | Barney Ronay
A$AP Rocky's potential purchase of Tranmere Rovers highlights the blending of celebrity culture with sports ownership.
Artist agents represent a significant shift in the relationship between contemporary art and commercial interests, marking a departure from historical ideals.
Meme to Reality: Giant Elon Musk Sculpture Takes a Ride on a Tesla Cybertruck | stupidDOPE
A nine-foot-tall Elon Musk sculpture symbolizes the intersection of meme culture and real-world art, emphasizing humor and creativity.
THE ART OF THE DEAL
Artist agents represent a significant shift in the relationship between contemporary art and commercial interests, marking a departure from historical ideals.
Meme to Reality: Giant Elon Musk Sculpture Takes a Ride on a Tesla Cybertruck | stupidDOPE
A nine-foot-tall Elon Musk sculpture symbolizes the intersection of meme culture and real-world art, emphasizing humor and creativity.
Halloween gore decor is scaring kids to death - as adults take over
Halloween's transformation from a simple holiday to a gruesome spectacle reflects changing cultural dynamics and increasing consumer involvement.
9 Of Our Favorite Halloween Gaming Updates To End Spooky Season
Halloween gaming events have overtaken traditional themed TV episodes in popularity.
Diverse game genres are embracing Halloween themes for immersive experiences.
Players now seek creative seasonal updates to enhance their gaming festivities.
Why Is the Internet Starting Spooky Season Early?
September has officially transformed into an anticipated spooky month, known as 'Spooktember', highlighting a collective cultural trend to embrace Halloween early.
It's my first Halloween in the UK for two decades and my American children are not impressed | Emma Brockes
Halloween is increasingly popular in the UK, with spending growing significantly, driven mainly by younger generations.
Halloween gore decor is scaring kids to death - as adults take over
Halloween's transformation from a simple holiday to a gruesome spectacle reflects changing cultural dynamics and increasing consumer involvement.
9 Of Our Favorite Halloween Gaming Updates To End Spooky Season
Halloween gaming events have overtaken traditional themed TV episodes in popularity.
Diverse game genres are embracing Halloween themes for immersive experiences.
Players now seek creative seasonal updates to enhance their gaming festivities.
Why Is the Internet Starting Spooky Season Early?
September has officially transformed into an anticipated spooky month, known as 'Spooktember', highlighting a collective cultural trend to embrace Halloween early.
It's my first Halloween in the UK for two decades and my American children are not impressed | Emma Brockes
Halloween is increasingly popular in the UK, with spending growing significantly, driven mainly by younger generations.
Malcolm Gladwell's recent work examines the darker aspects of the Tipping Point concept, focusing on the manipulation of social phenomena.
Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell review same theory, but a bit dreary
Gladwell's 'Revenge of the Tipping Point' presents diverse themes but lacks a clear unifying narrative, leaving readers unsatisfied with its complex exploration.
Malcolm Gladwell's New Take on Tipping Points
Malcolm Gladwell's recent work examines the darker aspects of the Tipping Point concept, focusing on the manipulation of social phenomena.
Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell review same theory, but a bit dreary
Gladwell's 'Revenge of the Tipping Point' presents diverse themes but lacks a clear unifying narrative, leaving readers unsatisfied with its complex exploration.
Mysticism has transitioned from fringe practices to significant elements of contemporary culture, influenced by economic uncertainty and modern technology.
Meet The "Star Boys" - The Men Who Actually Love Astrology
Men are increasingly embracing astrology, challenging stereotypes and participating in a belief system traditionally associated with women.
Tarot, Tech, and Our Age of Magical Thinking
Mysticism has transitioned from fringe practices to significant elements of contemporary culture, influenced by economic uncertainty and modern technology.
Meet The "Star Boys" - The Men Who Actually Love Astrology
Men are increasingly embracing astrology, challenging stereotypes and participating in a belief system traditionally associated with women.
Breast reduction: 'People have this idea that it's great to have big breasts and it really isn't'
Sinéad Kavanagh opted for breast reduction surgery to alleviate years of discomfort and attention related to her breast size.
Why must every TV show and movie be a musical now?
There's an increasing tendency in media to include musicals, but this often feels excessive and detracts from storytelling.
As a mom, I'm so tired of over-the-top birthday parties for kids
Children's parties have become overly extravagant, with parents pressured to spend significantly to create impressive events instead of focusing on meaningful celebrations.
Attention, Spoiled Software Engineers: Take a Lesson from Google's Programming Language
Go programming language reflects a return to utilitarianism and simplicity in software engineering amidst the modern ego-driven creative approach.
Demure trend sparks brands' acknowledgment of creators' contributions to viral trends
Brands are acknowledging and hiring marginalized creators for viral trends, marking a shift towards authentic marketing.
Jools Lebron did not "lose" a trademark
The 'very demure, very mindful' meme has become a viral catchphrase prompting trademark disputes, raising questions about ownership and rights in digital cultures.
We Can't All Be Ashley Banks, But Here's How to Re-Create Her '90s Silk Press
The fluffy silk press hairstyle trend connects Gen Z and millennials to beauty inspirations from the '90s and 2000s, reviving past looks with modern twists.
Demure trend sparks brands' acknowledgment of creators' contributions to viral trends
Brands are acknowledging and hiring marginalized creators for viral trends, marking a shift towards authentic marketing.
Jools Lebron did not "lose" a trademark
The 'very demure, very mindful' meme has become a viral catchphrase prompting trademark disputes, raising questions about ownership and rights in digital cultures.
We Can't All Be Ashley Banks, But Here's How to Re-Create Her '90s Silk Press
The fluffy silk press hairstyle trend connects Gen Z and millennials to beauty inspirations from the '90s and 2000s, reviving past looks with modern twists.
The Fridgerton effect': the 1820s-inspired trend making fridges dangerously glam
Bridgerton's success has led to cultural trends like 'fridgerton,' where people prioritize aesthetic presentation in their fridges.
WATCH: These hunky Olympians from the 1920s have us doing flips! - Queerty
Olympic gymnasts have historically captured attention, with evolving styles and physicality contributing to their appeal, particularly among LGBTQ+ audiences.
Techies threw a party over Bay Area tech giant's quarterly earnings report
Nvidia's quarterly earnings report drew crowds at Manhattan pubs, illustrating the growing excitement around corporate finances driven by AI technology.
3 NYC Insiders Share What They're Buying, Wearing, and Doing in the City This Fall
Engaging with experts in New York City's arts scene provides deeper insights than social media alone.
Observer Original Photography
The article highlights poignant community tributes following a tragic event, the reflections of notable figures, and emerging cultural trends.
Scandi Women Wore This One Controversial Shoe Trend With Jeans During Fashion Week
Copenhagen Fashion Week showcases flip-flops as a stylish yet practical footwear choice for navigating busy city streets.
Don't squawk at the idea of budgie smugglers: they are practical and comfy | Joe Stone on trends
Budgie smugglers, or Speedo-style swim briefs, are gaining popularity among men, influenced by changing attitudes towards body positivity and daring style choices.