ANTI-FANS Dec 11, 2023 ... against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They'd wear the jerseys of Toronto's opponents and even briefly adopt these rival teams, researching their players extensively. This unusual approach was rooted in a desire to avoid being long-suffering Leafs fans and instead support winning teams like the Montreal Canadiens. Despite the potential for conflict with home fans, they maintained a respectful approach, adhering to a "no trash talk" rule and avoiding antagonizing locals. - ANTI-FANS FAIL TO BAIT THE BOX ...
SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS Dec 05, 2023 ... be cautious of DIY dental hacks that offer quick fixes or dramatic results, as they may do more harm than good. However, a TikTok trend with over 635M views suggests forgoing dental visits and attempting at-home treatments using everyday household items. One such practice gaining attention is oil pulling, an ancient Indian tradition involving swishing sesame or coconut oil in the mouth for 15 minutes daily and then spitting it out. It's believed to offer various health benefits, including teeth ...
VIRAL NEWS: SPOTIFY'S WRAPPED, MATT RIFE DRAMA, AND DOLLY PARTON Dec 01, 2023 ... at home eating pie while 77-year-old Parton is performing at the game. This incident ignited a larger conversation about the double standards women in the spotlight face, with supporters championing Parton's agency, individuality, and openness against societal expectations. Never mess with Dolly! ...
SELF-CARE SHOWERING Jul 12, 2023 ... Breaking down the ‘everything shower’ trend As uncovered in Cassandra’s The Fresh Face of Self-Expression report, 6 In 10 Gen Zs agree it is important to take care of themselves at home (e.g., home spa treatments). And while the concept of luxuriating in a bath is nothing new – Calgone first started offering to “take us away” back in the 1970s – Gen Zs have put their own spin on it with the ‘everything shower’. Essentially, we’re talking about extravagant ritualized shower routines with music ...
TAKE TIME OUT IN A THIRD PLACE Sep 06, 2023 ... Exploring alt-community options Third places, also known as "third spaces," are social environments that exist outside of the home (first place) and work or school (second place) and are considered essential for building community, fostering social interactions, and promoting a sense of belonging and camaraderie. These benefits couldn't be more necessary today as young people in particular — have grown increasingly lonely since the pandemic caused a dramatic shrinking of our social and physical ...
VIRAL NEWS: MTV VMAs. NUFF SAID Sep 15, 2023 ... was announced, the camera switched to Gomez, who paused her applause and seemed to scrunch up her face. As relatable as she may have been, Gomez wasn’t having it. “I will never be a meme again,” she posted to her Instagram Story hours after the awards. “I’d rather sit still than be dragged for being myself. Much love.” - TAYLOR SWIFT HAS HER FANGIRL MOMENT - Swift, known for her lively presence at awards shows, was unstoppable at the 2023 VMAs. She took home nine awards and became the talk of the ...
WOOF FOR NATIONAL DOG DAY! Aug 24, 2023 ... their own dog food at home with free weekly recipes, which recently gained the attention of "The Youth Animal Rescue Initiative'' (YARI), a high school organization, that works with many local LA rescue shelters to help get dogs adopted. — Alys, 22, MD (Cassandra Collective) - DOG-CENTRIC REAL ESTATE - According to recent reports, the term “dog-centric” is emerging to describe apartment buildings that aren’t just pet-friendly but full-on equipped to handle the influx of canines accompanying new ...
ADVANCEMENTS IN AIR TRAVEL Aug 22, 2023 ... a future of flying taxis, now one company is hoping we’ll park a fantastic flying machine in our home garage. This week, Applied eVTOL Concepts presented its plan for the Epiphany Transporter, a vertical take-off, and landing (VTOL) vehicle that is capable of a top speed of 160 mph but generates less than 55 decibels of noise- which is somewhere between the volume of steady rainfall and normal human conversation. The company says the Epiphany is about the size of a Tesla Model S and is designed ...
RESPECT YOUR ELDERS Apr 26, 2023 ... Droniak” to her 8.9M followers—began building a TikTok following at the start of the pandemic. Her content ranges from her telling her followers how she “slays” every day to a “get ready with me” of her preparing to visit her husband’s grave.— Kevin, 30, NY (Cassandra Collective) - GRANDMILLENIAL AESTHETIC - The concept of taking all the coziness, nostalgia, and vintage decor of grandma's house and repackaging it in a modern and chic way is inspiring the youngest members of the home-decorating crowd ...
BRINGING CULTURE INTO FOCUS - SNAPSHOTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Jul 27, 2023 ... recognized exports. Today, K-Hip-hop has also taken the country by storm. TV programs like “Show Me the Money” and HipHopPlaya have enabled hip-hop music to go mainstream in South Korea. Gen Alphas are getting in on the act too, with rising artists such as middle schooler Yuleum, who says his influences are mostly from the West, but it’s the rappers in his home country who have opened up the path for young artists like him. - LEO REICH, UK GEN Z COMEDIAN - In the UK, 81% of Gen Z agree that pop culture ...