The Benadryl Challenge: Death in Exchange for Hallucinations
TikTok is known for harmful and deadly challenges to keep kids occupied. In 2020, the craze was the “Benadryl Challenge.” The Benadryl Challenge was a trend that encouraged the...
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Sleepy Chicken — Another Deadly TikTok Trend
“Sleepy Chicken” was a potentially dangerous TikTok trend that took the general population by storm, and even now, it is unclear whether its originator was making a parody or...
Online Therapy: Yay or Nay?
Even during Covid-19, mental healthcare found a way to thrive by putting therapy services online. Covid-19 strained mental health for families, children, and anyone with a previously busy social...
The New DND Movie Was Completely and Utterly Mediocre
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was one of those movies for which I watched the trailer and assumed the movie would not be worthwhile, like the many other...
Super Mario Bros. Movie Surprises Viewers
Due to seemingly odd casting choices — notably Chris Pratt for the voice of Mario — The Super Mario Bros. Movie was initially considered a meme movie to mock....
TikTok Ingenuity Ruins the Little Moments
TikTok is well known for acts of kindness or heartfelt videos, whether it be giving to people experiencing homelessness or couple videos. There are no complaints about the act...
The Disturbing Truth Behind Family Vlogging
As a kid, some of the most embarrassing moments growing were those times your parents chastised, criticized, or punished you for something — maybe on a drive home after...
Warner Bros: a Monopoly Made Right
Unless if you’ve been living under a rock, you know about Warner Bros. The film company was founded in 1923 when movies were just being developed and has since...
The Booming Economy of Social-media Influencers
Over the past decade, being a social-media influencer has become a viable and sustainable career path — so much so that the U.S. government has declared it a job...
The Phenomenon of “Adultified” Remakes of Children’s Shows and Novels
In an age of booming television, streaming, and social media, remaking childhood classics with an adult spin is what movie makers think will make their income boom. And in...
YOU’s Plot Twists Become More Tragic and Wacky as the Show Continues
YOU is a Netflix hit show that never ceases to be number 1 on the billboard on Netflix each time a new season is released. It is based on...
Anime Is More Popular than Ever, Despite Controversies
Anime has taken the world by storm. Anime — Japanese animation — was once considered a silly indulgence. However, in recent years — especially when people had too much...
Cocaine Bear Is as Entertaining as It Sounds
There are dozens of creature features that have gone down in history. From Jaws to Godzilla, the plot of a big, scary animal — made up or otherwise —...