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A lot on the saltiest (and sweetest) moments of 2025
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was the best of times, it was the beigest of times (aka the worst) and it’s time to celebrate it all. We’ve got a very full mailbag of 2025’s...
A little on Meadow Lane, a lot on Pantone's Color of the Year
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The only thing whiter than the grab and go food at Meadow Lane is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026 (spoiler alert, it’s white). I have some belate...
A little on Sydney Sweeney's GQ interview, a lot on Penmar People
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I thought we had put Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign to bed, but I forgot that Spokane Sam the groundhog came up to burp last week, signali...
A little on Tyra's hot ice cream, a lot on gullibility
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Personally, I hadn’t considered the idea of hot ice cream before, but Tyra’s Smize Cream is here to change our minds. Need to know if you would tr...
A little on performative intellectualism, a lot on The Life of a Showgirl
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s for the eldest daughter girl boss billionaires. You know who you are, chicas! I have some thoughts on a recent article on the concept of ...
A little on Mr. Fantastic, a lot on Victoria's Secret getting "sexy" again
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen Flight of the Conchords reject Mr. Fantastic? Totally not actor KJ Apa. A little on whatever that stunt is (probably another distraction...
A little personal stuff, a lot on updates in Operation B.E.I.G.E. Land
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back after a brief hiatus! I’ll save the groveling for the pod, in addition to some commentary on work/life balance, and of course the lates...
Kaila Yu on Asian Representation, Fetishization, and Y2K Trends
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by author and incredible multi-hyphenate Kaila Yu, whose new book “Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism and Beauty” is...
A little on Matt Rife, a lot on pretty people humor
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl! How do you feel about your 9th favorite frat house sleep paralysis demon selling you budget mascara? I’m taking my Ulta points elsewhere, ...
A little on Sydney Sweeney, a lot on media literacy
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
However you feel about Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign, we can all agree on declining literacy of all kinds in this great nation. I have ti...
A little on the Coldplay Cheaters, a lot on surveillance culture
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you plan on cheating on your significant other, you might want to consider what the global population and your dentist’s favorite band have to sa...
The Microtrending Love Island Awards
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I think we can all agree that we as a country got the Love Island season we deserved. Interpret that as you will. Still, we can’t let this season pa...
A lot on chatbots and the men who love them
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to sit down with the men in your life and assess how attracted they are to computers—or at least designer chatbots. I have thoughts on t...
A little on Love Island, a lot on Sabrina's album cover
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry it’s been a minute—I went to Disneyland? Also, many teenagers are still afraid of Sabrina Carpenter, and by teenagers I mean the general pub...
A little on Kris Jenner 2.0, a lot on body optimization
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t seen Kris Jenner’s new face, that’s just part of the Kardashian-Jenner biological lifecycle. For the rest of us, what does it mea...
A little on "chic", a lot on propaganda
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The netizens are fighting over chicness and their immunity to propaganda again! Let’s dive into the trends that are currently making us look like th...
A little on integrity, a lot on the death of critique
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever encountered the phrase “let people like what they like” this one’s for you, bestie. Diversity of taste is kind of the glue of a...
A little on the Pope, a lot on 2010s trends
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one is trending more than the pope rn, but not too much on him. Just a little in the name of Catholicism. Then, a much needed gentle roasting of so...
A little on harbingers, a lot on Kidz Bop
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! In the wake of Operation B.E.I.G.E., a new school of thought emerges: have we become the Kidz Bop versions of ourselves? (5:32) Then, ...
A little on Katy Perry in space, a lot on metamorphosis
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late but worth the wait? You be the judge! Let's start with a few complaints, followed by a reflection on Katy Perry and Gayle King's (alleged) trip t...
A little on White Lotus, a lot on influencer ghostwriting
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Let's take a moment to reflect on White Lotus season 3, then jump into the spookier depths of ghostwriting morality in the influen...
A little on beige coffee, a lot on Studio Ghibli AI
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not familiar with the 4 horsemen of the AI apocalypse, class is in session <3. I also have some choice thoughts on Studio Ghibli bein...
A little on Sabrina Carpenter, a lot on Trader Joe's infamous mojo
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a crime to visit the Eiffel Tower? What if there are 17 year olds who fear adult pop stars in attendance? Most importantly, what can the lurid w...
A little on NYC influencers, a lot on Operation B.E.I.G.E.
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Me again! We've got some minor TikTok drama on the menu, followed by a deeper dive into Operation B.E.I.G.E. There's still time to think for y...
A little on the Oscars, a lot on Republican makeup
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Weren’t the Oscars two weeks ago?” Some of us have issues with rumination. Anyway, this is mostly about our microtrend du jour: Republican make...
A little intro, a lot on food delivery apps
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wow hi! You're going to love it here. We have a single folding chair, some IKEA art, and expansive views of Roku City. The amenities are humble (f...