A woman has landed herself in hot water after wearing her own repurposed wedding dress to her sister’s big day.
There are a whole host of rules and etiquette laws to follow while attending the wedding. You should never bail on the event after an RSVP, never arrive early and always give a gift to name but a few. But the biggest rule of all is never, ever, wear white.
Why did she wear her own wedding dress to her sister’s event? And why post it on TikTok?
TikToker @ana__stasiaaaa didn’t get the memo about wearing white as she took to the platform to flaunt her evening look.
“A dress so nice I wore it twice,” she wrote in the caption alongside the video which has since garnered over 200k likes and a million views. The video showed Anastasia in the bathroom of what is presumably the wedding venue’s hotel.
She was clad in a stunning white dress that finished just above the floor in ruffled. The dress was accentuated with a sleek black ribbon which was tied into a prominent bow in the back. She finished the look with relatively simple makeup and straightened hair.
This is my outfit of the night, I’m at my sister’s wedding. She is upstairs at cocktail hour but my friend madeline and I are just freshening up. So, I’m actually wearing my wedding dress. You guys can kind of see the bottom, and then, there is a bow in the back. That’s it.”
What did TikTok have to say about her wearing the dress to her sister’s wedding?
Anastasia’s comment section was flooded with a tonne of responses, both negative and positive. While some argued that it barely resembled a wedding dress, others focused on the fact it was white.
“All I can hear is David Rose, “you’re wearing a wedding dress to my wedding!’” one person quipped, to which Anastasia responded, “THE EXACT SCENE WE WERE GOING FOR.”
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In contrast, others were questioning Anastasia’s motives, as one person explained: “even if she is okay with it, why do you want to wear a wedding dress to your sister’s wedding? like what is the reason?”
“3 red flags here: 1) she’s wearing white to a weddding, 2) she wears her wedding dress , 3) she does it at her sister’s wedding,” another person wrote.
Someone else scathed: “Your sister will forever secretly hate you and tell everyone how her sister wore a wedding dress to her own wedding.”
Instagram’s new update will supposedly allow grid posts to be previewed on your profile, meaning you can perfectly draft uploads and avoid any social media mistakes.
A viral video was shared on TikTok after someone spotted the latest preview feature on their account and Instagram lovers are buzzing with the drafts makeover.
Instagram’s update will allow draft posts to be previewed
A TikTok user named @lilifusilli recently shared a clip showing that Instagram has added an updated feature.
When uploading a new post, an icon reading ‘Show Preview’ supposedly allows users to preview uploads on the grid.
An Instagram blog post shared in November 2023 about ‘new tools to take your content creation to the next level’, explains that the app’s drafts surface is getting a makeover.
The post states: “Soon you’ll be able to preview your drafts, rename them, and schedule them in advance.”
While the article is specifically centered around Instagram Reels, many users think that the draft makeover applies to all forms of draft posts on the app.
Some users have expressed that they are yet to find the update on their app, suggesting that the feature has not currently reached all accounts/devices.
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Instagram lovers can’t wait for the preview update
The viral TikTok video shared by @lilifusilli has currently reached over 820,000 views, more than 76,000 likes, and a comment section full of excitement and shock.
Instagram lovers can’t wait to step up their social media game with the latest update, since many people have been previewing their grid posts by posting and deleting, using alternative apps, or even logging in to other accounts.
@L commented: “No more posting then deleting 10 times and hoping nobody saw it
A user named @BENTHE admitted that they “had a second account for this.”
Similarly, @Tjr97 jokingly admitted: “I have a whole burner account to test my layout that I can finally retire and use for stalking exes love this for me.”
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Some alternatives for those who haven’t got the Instagram update
Since the new feature is supposedly part of a new update, the ‘preview post’ option may now be available to all Instagram users just yet.
@alicehanden advised people who haven’t yet received the Instagram update to download an app called ‘Planoly’, whereby you can “plan and organize your IG.”
While some people are yet to receive the update, a TikTok creator named @Amber Saqladi commented that they “yelled in excitement” when noticing the new feature.
Other visual Instagram planners exist online, such as the app ‘Later’, ‘Preview’, and many more.
Taylor Swift is Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ 2023 and her interview has caught everyone’s attention
It was written by Sam Lansky, a well known journalist who has questioned some of the world’s biggest stars
The singer has personally thanked the 35-year-old in a heartwarming Twitter/X post and sung his praises
She said he’s the “best type of person”.
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Taylor Swift thanks Sam Lansky
“Sam Lansky has such a wondrous way with words, and I’ve loved reading his pieces for over a decade,” the Karma singer wrote.
“If you’ve ever been around him, you know he’s just the best type of person: Curious. Interested. Hilarious. Intriguing and intrigued.”
She said she has “trust issues” when it comes to interviews but “couldn’t be happier” with the one she did with him.
The star was “blown away” to see quotes from people she adores including Stevie Nicks, Greta Gerwig, Shonda Rhimes and Phoebe Bridgers.
“I was so happy he spoke to fans Madison and McCall who were so eloquent, loyal, and kind,” she continued.
In an Instagram post, the journalist said he had the “time of his life” writing the article and thanked everyone who “helped along the way”.
.@samlansky has such a wondrous way with words, and I’ve loved reading his pieces for over a decade. If you’ve ever been around him, you know he’s just the best type of person: Curious. Interested. Hilarious. Intriguing and intrigued. I have tRuSt iSSueS when it comes to… pic.twitter.com/kAgIIcPI1f
Ahead of the release of Nicki Minaj’s album Pink Friday 2, social media platforms are filled with images of Gag City – an AI-generated kingdom with an interesting meaning behind its name.
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Meaning of Gag City created by Nicki Minaj’s fans
Gag City is an AI-generated kingdom by Barbz, themed according to Nicki Minaj‘s forthcoming album, Pink Friday 2.
The name of the city is a wordplay for “gagged”, a slang to describe something amazing or stunning, according to Mirror.
After Nicki shared the cover art on her album – with her standing on a pink subway in a pink-tinted city, fans came up with the amazing idea of creating a full-fledged city using AI and that’s how Gag City came to be.
Nicki also hoped on the trend by sharing a tweet about the imaginary city that read: “As we begin to prepare for landing, please make sure your tray tables are put back up & your seat belts are tightly fastened. The captain has activated the “no bathroom” sign. If you look out the window, you’ll begin to see the beauty…clear waters, pink dolphins…#GagCity #PF2”
Thanks to AI, fans have shared various versions of Gag City, imagining it in all possible ways. From Anaconda Club to pink highways, the AI-Kingdom is everything Barbz could ever imagine.
AI Kingdom trends ahead of Pink Friday 2’s release
Gag City is all over TikTok and X/Twitter as fans are posting their imagination of the made-up world.
One fan shared the image of Send Ya Reader Library in Gag City, dedicated to Barbz who have stayed in school, while another imagined AI Godzilla in the virtual kingdom.
Another post on X depicts AI Nicki giving away free goodies to children on the outskirts of Gag City while another shows a greener version of the pink-tinted city with AI trees and waterfalls in natural colors with pink sky over the woods.
Fans are thoroughly enjoying the AI-kingdom themed on Nicki’s new album as anybody can take part in the trend with their unique imagination of Gag City.
AI celebrities have arrived in the virtual world
The trend surrounding Gag City has become popular quickly because fans are imagining AI celebrities in the virtual realm.
One viral AI-generated video sees Rihanna‘s face displayed on “Brabz Khalifa” in Gag City as she announces her arrival and another imagines Kanye West getting out of the plane to enter the AI Kingdom.
As well as AI Ice Spice on a motorboat in Gag City you can also see fictional characters such as The Grinch sneaking into the city to steal Nicki’s new album.
Pink Friday 2 is slated for release on December 8, on the occasion of Nicki’s 41st birthday.
The wait is over for Reddit’s end-of-the-year Recap as it arrived on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, with new features to make the experience memorable for its users.
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How to see your 2023 Reddit Recap on mobile and desktop
Users accessing Reddit via the app can view their personal recap by tapping on the banana icon under their profile. You need to be logged in on your mobile to see your yearly recap.
The same can be viewed on your desktop too by opening the navigation bar on Reddit’s site. You can find the banana icon right beside the search bar.
On clicking on the icon, the page will automatically show your 2023 Recap in the form of different slides placed below one another.
Each page featuring your highlights from different experiences can be downloaded individually to share across social media platforms.
The yearly recap comes with exciting experiences
The 2023 Reddit Recap shows how many bananas you’ve scrolled in the past year – a measure of distance unique to the platform which simply refers to the total content you’ve scrolled.
The next feature reveals how many communities you’ve joined in the current year, followed by the subreddits you visited the most.
You can also find a certain post that was popular in your country as well your Top Categories such as Philosophy, Music, etc., and the Communities You Made Time For.
The latest addition in 2023 is Community Recaps, which is similar to user personal Recap and highlights the top posts, comments, and visitors unique to the subreddit.
British social media influencers were left screaming in terror after a Krampus in Austria chased them, supposedly to beat them with a stick as per tradition.
While ‘tis the season to be jolly throughout much of the world right now, not everywhere celebrates Christmas like the UK and USA. In fact, in some parts of the world, Christmas has much darker roots. One such place is mainland Europe, where Santa can also be called Krampus.
A bunch of UK influencers recently discovered this for themselves. TikTok influencer Joseppi Baggzelini is arguably most well-known for his time on the reality TV show Gogglebox alongside his family, George, Terry, and Lisa. Since leaving the show, he has dedicated more time to his social media and podcasting work.
What happened to the influencers in Austria?
Joe’s video, which has since garnered upward of 200k likes on the platform, begins immediately with action alongside the caption: “THE WAY IT CHARGED?!?!??! I HAVE NOT RECOVERED.”
On the snow-covered Austrian streets, Joe, 26, turned his phone to face the street. A group of people could be seen running towards him as a furry, horned creature strutted towards them with a lot of swagger. Within moments, all hell broke loose.
First, the Krampus began to run which sent the influencers scattering into the hotel in a panic. But it didn’t stop there. The creature continued to stalk them through their hotel, up the stairs and towards their rooms.
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Were TikTok fans on team Krampus? Or team Influencer?
Reacting to the horrific story, one person wrote: “I’m in America and never heard of this but terrified now!!”
“THE SCREAMING HELP,” another screamed into their phone.
Other people shared personal stories about Krampus, many of which are scary enough to give you nightmares.
One person wrote: “My Nan was from austria and one time her parents let krampus into her room she hid on top of her wardrobe.”
“My great grandmother grew up in Czech and she snuck out of the house on Christmas Eve to see Santa’s sleigh but Krampus was there and hit her w stick,” another said, while a third added, “My great grandmother grew up in Czech and she snuck out of the house on Christmas Eve to see Santa’s sleigh but Krampus was there and hit her w stick.”
Why is Krampus significant in Austria?
In Central and Eastern Alpine folklore, Krampus works alongside Santa Claus to punish misbehaving children. While the good kids get the usual brand of joyous presents, the bad ones are beaten with birch sticks by Krampus. It’s quite the incentive to be good for Santa!
A revolutionary new Android app called Beeper Mini is allowing users to use iMessage, although some have questioned whether it is safe.
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What is the Beeper Mini Android App?
The battle between iPhone and Android has a long and bloody history. For decades, though at times it feels like centuries, users from both teams have debated over which is better. Apple users have often argued that the interface is sleeker and more aesthetic compared to that of Android phones.
But don’t fear Android message users, as an app is now available in the Android App Store that allows you to communicate with friends on over 15 different platforms, including iMessage.
Launched officially on December 5, Beeper Mini allows Android users to change that nasty green bubble to blue and communicate with iPhone users like never before. According to their website, “All chat features like typing status, read receipts, full resolution images/video, emoji reactions, voice messages, editing, un-sending, and more are supported.”
Unlike previous apps and Beeper Mini’s older sibling, this new software does not require a MacBook to act as the middleman by bouncing messages back and forth. No Apple ID is required and the company ensures full end-to-end encryption.
The new Android app generously gives you seven days for free, and then it’s £1.99 a month!
Do you need a referral code for Beeper Mini?
While you initially needed a referral code to bypass the waitlist, the full launch of the Android App means its magic is available to everyone. However, should you get a referral code, you can get an entire month for free.
To get a referral code, you need a friend who has been a member of the app for at least 24 hours. When signing up yourself, simply click the option that allows you to enter your best bud’s code.
Is the Beeper Mini app Android safe?
As per the company’s website: “Unlike other similar apps, Beeper Mini does not use a Mac relay server in the cloud. The app connects directly to Apple servers to send and receive end-to-end encrypted messages. Encryption keys never leave your device. No Apple ID is required. Beeper does not have access to your Apple account.
“Your messages are end-to-end encrypted. Neither Beeper, Apple, nor anyone except the intended recipients can read your messages or view attachments. Read more about how Beeper Mini works.”
In addition, Beeper CEO Eric Migicovsky previously said that he believes the company is on the right side of the law and is not in danger of being shut down.
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Audible users are asking the audiobook and podcast platform to launch its own ‘Wrapped’ feature and they have confirmed a yearly recap is on its way.
The trend started back in 2016 with Spotify Wrapped and other music and social media platforms have now jumped on the bandwagon with annual statistics.
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Audible ‘Wrapped’ 2023 is coming
Many have taken to Twitter/X in recent weeks to urge the audiobook platform to release a recap feature with information about all the books they listened to.
One person wrote: “Spotify wrapped is nice but Audible Wrapped is what I really want.”
“I want an Audible Wrapped,” said another.
Audible has responded to a number of these posts confirming that a new feature called Audible Stats is coming in 2024.
“You’re in luck! #AudibleStats drops in January,” they said.
Another post adds: “The year’s not over yet! #AudibleStats drop in January, once 2023 is officially over.”
“Your wish has been granted! It’s called #AudibleStats, and it drops in January,” once 2023 is officially over,” a third post says.
The recap feature will display all sorts of information including the genre you listened to most – and the statistics will include December.
#AudibleStats are on the way and will arrive in your inbox in early 2024!. All of your December listening will be included so stay tuned🧡 🎧
Lego’s home decor building set specially created for adults – Bouquet of Roses- is just the perfect present for any occasion and you can treat yourself to an interesting building project too.
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Lego has a Boquet of Roses building set for adults
Lego‘s latest “mindful building project” consists of a dozen roses that can be fashioned into a bouquet when built.
The adult building project comes with 4 roses in full bloom, 4 still blooming, and 4 in bud in addition to 4 sprigs of baby’s breath with small white flowers. Each flower has a green stem attached to the boom for the vase display.
The customers will receive building instructions for each flowering stage and a digital version of the same to be used on the app.
The rose bouquet once built, can be used as a decor in home or office space and it requires no maintenance.
The tallest rose in the set is 12 inches or 31 cm long and there are a total of 822 pieces.
Price of the home decor building project and where to buy
Lego will be officially releasing the Bouquet of Roses building set on January 1, 2024; which also makes it the perfect present for your loved one. It’ll be sold on Lego’s official site for the price of $59.99.
The botanical building project specifically created for adults is days and weeks away from its official launch and TikTok users are already raving about it.
“Whoever is doing the Lego botanical sets needs a raise! They’re all so pretty,” said one.
Another added: “I didn’t think I’d like this because I find roses dull but these are amazing”
A third comment read: “Lego Botanical has my heart”
Multiple TikTok users claimed they saw the fictional character Joker’s face next to the moon in the night sky. Still, the viral video was soon debunked by others with the real footage of the celestial body surrounded by “nothing.”
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Fake ‘Joker face next to moon’ video goes viral
Several content creators on TikTok took to analyze the alleged sighting captured and shared by multiple users, only to find no truth.
The video in question begins by showing the moon on camera and eventually zooms in to focus on a humongous face looking over it and people think the image resembles the supervillain Joker from DC comics.
The figure seen beside the moon is motionless and doesn’t appear to be making any sound. It isn’t clear who is responsible for the original video, but TikTok users have claimed that different videos alleging the same view have surfaced on the platform.
Obviously, the viral video isn’t real and an aerial sighting so unique in nature wouldn’t go unreported without investigation if it were to be true. It’s safe to say the final video is the result of AI or CGI – anything apart from an actual occurrence.
TikTok users resorted to capturing the zoomed-in images and videos of the moon to prove there was “nothing” next to it.
One user said: “Tired of people being fooled, the video was so fake it looks like a filter of a face, you can just tell.”
Another content creator posted the real footage of the moon and commented: “Have you not seen the videos where people show a man staring at the moon? This is a debunk showing there’s nothing there.”
“Zoomed into the moon, and saw the moon,” joked another, while another added that the Joker image in the sky looks like a “glitch in the matrix.”
Establishing the video to be fake, another user said: “TikTok has the greatest hoaxes of all time.”
‘Rizz’ has made its way to Oxford as it became the word of the year, but what exactly is it and what do the pickup lines with it mean?
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What are Rizz pickup lines?
To understand this, you need to first understand what is ‘Rizz.’ It is a popular term that means a man’s ability to make a woman fall for him.
The Rizz pickup lines simply mean phrases or sentences that people use to attract another individual. In the past couple of months, people have been using the term quite often on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and more.
It has even made its way to popular slang songs and was recently named word of the year by Oxford.
How to use these lines
The best way to use these lines is by incorporating them into your conversation. Our suggestion would be to lead into it slowly but if you are someone who loves to take risks, leading the conversation with a pickup line may not be a bad idea.
To help you out a bit, here are some Rizz pickup lines that you can use:
“Are you John Cena? Because I’ve never Cena girl like you before.”
“I can be wonder woman, cat woman, or your woman.”
“No pen, no paper. But you still draw my attention.”
“Are you anxiety? Because my heart races every time I see you.”
“When I was a kid I used to have to chase butterflies. Now you’re over here bringing them right to me.”
“I always thought happiness started with the letter H. But my happiness starts with U.”
“Are you part phone charger? Cause, I’m dying without you!”
“Can I take your picture? I need it to show Santa what I want for Christmas.”
“Are you a high test score? Because I want to take you home and show you to my mom.”
“If you were poison, you would be the death of me.”
Close your eyes and what do you see? (Nothing, Darkness, Black, etc.) That’s my life without you.
“Are you my inhaler? Because I can’t breathe without you.”
“Are you a TV? Because I like watching you.”
“Albert Einstein said that ‘there is nothing faster than lightning.’ But he hasn’t seen how fast I fell for you.”
“Are you French? Because Eiffel for you?”
How did the trend start
The Rizz trend started because of Tom Holland. In an interview, Tom explained that he won over Zendaya by playing a long game as he has got no rizz.
Hearing this, people were quick to produce memes out of it. Soon, it became a popular slang term among the Gen Z crowd on TikTok and it eventually made its way to other social media platforms.
Instagram users are coming across a new feature called the ‘hype comment’ but it has left many feeling confused rather than excited.
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Hype comments are generally described as any phrase or message that is written to promote or publicize a topic positively. Previously, Instagram gave you the option to comment on posts. Now, with the new feature, it would be possible for people to leave their thoughts on your story as well.
Keep in mind that these messages can be viewed by anyone who sees your story. The change comes over a year after the social media platform introduced likes to stories.
If you are someone who is not thrilled about the new feature, you always have the option of turning it off on your settings.
The new feature started rolling out
On December 5, several people took to Twitter to reveal they had been getting notifications about a new feature called ‘hype comment.’ However, as of now, Instagram has not confirmed anything.
It looks like a couple of people from around the world have got access to the new update. This does not come as a surprise as Instagram usually tends to roll out new features in installments.
With this in mind, the new feature might be introduced in the new update. Until then, users will just have to wait.
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Other features to try
Instagram is often coming up with new updates to ensure that the users have the best experience. Here are some of the other features that you can try:
Music for carousel posts: To do so, click on the plus button on the app. Click on the carousel icon and then select all the photos that you want. Once you reach the editing screen, you can select the song that you want.
Reels templates: Click on the plus button and select ‘Reels’ from the list. Then select ‘Templates’ to view suggestions.
AI stickers: Select the person you want to send a message to. Click on the plus icon at the bottom and select Stickers. Enter the text prompt for the image you want and the AI will display the sticker.
Your TikTok is probably flooded with people saying ‘little red truck hauling a Christmas tree’ in a funny southern accent this month.The phrase has taken over the social media platform over the festive season thanks to one viral video which has had everyone in hysterics.
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‘Little red truck hauling a Christmas tree’ meaning
The trend was started by a TikTok user with the handle @mello_yoshi who received loads of red truck Christmas ornaments as a gift from his mother.
“Ya’ll look at these Christmas decorations my mama got me. She got me this little mug with a little red truck hauling a Christmas tree,” he said.
The guy showed off the mug followed loads more items with the same red truck theme including an ornament, doormat, tea towel, spoon holder, oven mitt, box and stocking.
Every time he showed a new decoration, he said the funny phrase “little red truck hauling a Christmas tree” over and over again in his southern accent.
The video was uploaded on November 21 and quickly went viral. Now, it’s racked up a staggering 16.2 million views.
Red truck video takes over TikTok
People found the whole thing totally hilarious and the guy has become internet-famous.
One person commented: “I’m never going to see decor with a little red truck hauling a Christmas tree without hearing it in this voice again.”
“Quick question: Do you have a red truck?” another joked.
A third wrote: “Three French hens, two turtle doves and a little red truck hauling a Christmas tree.”
“It’s like the Live Laugh Love Christmas edition,” someone else added.
Another said: “It just kept going!”
I can’t stop finding a little red truck hauling a Christmas tree things everywhere and it’s TikTok’s fault
Following further analysis of alien mummies found in Peru, researchers from Mexico have revealed that around 30% of its DNA is “not from any known species.”
In 2017, the non-human remains of a so-called alien were discovered in Cusco, Peru. Through carbon dating, it was revealed that the remains were around 1,000 years old and that they were not related to any known Earthly species.
This week, journalist and UFO enthusiast José Jaime Maussan and a team of scientists discovered that around 30% of its DNA is from an unknown species. It’s yet to be revealed what the majority 70% of its DNA was comprised of.
Maussan and his team testified in front of Congress about the authenticity of the discovery. As reported in the Daily Star, he said: “This is the first time extraterrestrial life has been presented in this manner. We have a clear example of non-human specimens unrelated to any known specimens on our planet.”
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He continued: “These specimens do not belong to our terrestrial evolution. They were not creatures discovered by a UFO crash. Instead, they were found in diatom mines and later transformed into fossilized mummies.”
Maussan further argued that the general public has a right to know about such discoveries and that “This reality unites humanity rather than dividing us.”
“We are not alone in this universe; we should embrace this truth,” he added.
The scientific team first presented their findings in Peru in 2017, but were not taken seriously. At the time, the country’s prosecutor’s office said that the remains were actually “recently manufactured dolls, which have been covered with a mixture of paper and synthetic glue to simulate the presence of skin.”
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To combat similar scepticism in Mexico, Maussan worked with anthropologist Roger Zuniga last month to validate the corpse.
“They’re real,” the San Luis Gonzaga National University resident said in November. “There was absolutely no human intervention in the physical and biological formation of these beings.”
Social media users are sceptical about the discovery, with most making comparisons to their “4th grade art project” and “Play Doh.”
One person joked: “Breaking: Mexico’s non-human ‘alien’ corpses have 30% DNA of a concrete cinder block.”
“Amazing what a little corn oil will do to mess up DNA testing LOL” another said, while a third added, “Is it crepe paper?”
National Cookie Day 2023 takes place today, Monday, December 4, offering the sweetest deals at Crumbl Cookies, Subway, Insomnia Cookies, and many more delicious locations.
Don’t miss out on these mouth-watering deals at delightful locations near you to save some dough on National Cookie Day.
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Save some dough at Subway on National Cookie Day 2023
Subway has some footlong news for you. The American multinational fast food restaurant franchise is rolling out a new Footlong Chocolate Chip Cookie.
The permanent menu addition will be available in 2024, but customers can get it for free on December 4 at the following locations between 1pm and 6 pm local time. Below is a list of selected locations:
Chicago: 604 S Wabash Ave., Suite D, Chicago, IL 60605
Dallas: 1222 Commerce Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75202
Miami: 2795 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
New York City: 545 8 Ave., New York, NY 10018
It doesn’t stop there for fast food lovers! Subway is also offering MVP rewards members a free cookie when they buy a six-inch or footlong sub for a limited time.
Throughout the holiday season, 7-Eleven customers can get two Gingerbread Big Cookies for $3 or a single cookie for $1.69.
Betty Crocker recently debuted a 24 Days of Cookies feature on its website that shares some of the company’s best cookie recipes. Customers can head over to Ibotta’s website to earn cash back on Betty Crocker items (while supplies last).
TODAY.com readers can get 20% off Brune’s website using the code TODAY15 between December 2 and 5. The company specializes in vegan, paleo cookies that are free of gluten, grain, and soy.
Readers of TODAY.com can also get 25% off orders on Doughy’s website, a company that specializes in vegan cookie dough, between December 3 and 9 using the code: DoughyTODAY.
Cheryl’s Cookies is celebrating National Cookie Fay with several days of deals:
December 1: $20 off a purchase of $60 or more, $30 off a purchase of $80 or more, and $50 off a purchase of $150 or more on select gifts; up to 30% off holiday ceramics
December 2 and 3: $20 off a purchase of $60 or more, $30 off a purchase of $80 or more, and $50 off a purchase of $150 or more on select gifts
December 4: Select items will be 50% off; $20 off a purchase of $60 or more, $30 off a purchase of $80 or more, and $50 off a purchase of $150 or more on select gifts
Circle K will give customers a free cookie through the store’s app on December 4, while supplies last. Note that the one-time coupon can’t be combined with other offers and is valid on Fresh Food Fast cookies at participating locations.
In honor of National Cookie Day, Deux is offering customers 20% off orders between December 2 and 7 using the code: COOKIE20
On December 4, Fatburger customers who make any purchase in-store or online, using the code COOKIEDAY, at participating locations will take home a free cookie. Note that the offer isn’t valid on third-party delivery orders.
National Cookie Day deals at Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies is a franchise chain of bakeries in the United States and Canada that specializes in baking a variety of cookies and serving ice cream.
Crumbl is available for delivery, curbside pickup, shipping, and catering.
The sweet treat franchise took to Twitter encouraging customers to get Crumbl today, on National Cookie Day.
If you were looking for an excuse to get Crumbl today ✨IT’S NATIONAL COOKIE DAY✨
December 4 is National Cookie Day and select Crumbl Cookie locations in the Valley are reportedly offering 20 percent off their four-pack boxes of cookies (originally costing $11.98).
In 2022, locations offering this fantastic deal included Scottsdale, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Mesa Red Mountain, Signal Butte, and Queen Creek.
Fazoli’s is giving away a free cookie with any purchase at participating locations on December 4.
On National Cookie Day, Great American Cookies customers can get one free cookie with the purchase of five cookies.
Elevation Burger customers can score a free chocolate chip cookie to celebrate the holiday with any online (use the code COOKIEDAY) or in-store (simply mention the promotion) purchase at participating locations. Note that the offer isn’t valid on third-party delivery orders.
Between December 4 and 8, Johnny Rockets customers can get a free chocolate chip cookie with any in-store purchase when they mention the National Cookie Day promotion.
From December 2 and 4, Lenny & Larry’s customers can get 20% off all cookies with the code COOKIEGALORE.
Insomnia Cookies offers the sweetest National Cookie Day deal
Between December 1 and 4, Insomnia Cookies customers can take advantage of several deals.
You can earn a free Classic cookie and a $1 Deluxe cookie by simply showing the Insomnia app in-store or placing an app delivery order.
Buying 12 cookies online will get you 12 cookies for free (Classic cookie 12-packs only).
What’s more? Buying six cookies in-store will get you six cookies for free (Classic cookie 6-packs only).
Over on Instagram, Subway are also offering a National Cookie Day giveaway!
Along with the amazing deals, the company is giving away a $100 Insomnia Cookies e-gift card to spread the cookie love on National Cookie Day.
To enter the competition, customers must drop a comment below the Instagram post. At 12pm ET on December 5, Insomnia Cookies will select a lucky Insomniac to win the sweet gift card. Terms and conditions can be found in the caption of the Instagram giveaway post.
Magic Spoon cereal will debut a brand new flavor named ‘Sugar Cookie.’ To celebrate, the brand is giving TODAY.com readers 15% off the cereal that day using the code: COOKIEDAY15
From December 4 to 11, French bakery Maman is giving customers a free holiday lunchbox when they buy eight or more cookies. Use this deal in-store or online with code: CRAZY4COOKIES
Potbelly customers who order online or in the restaurant’s app will get a free cookie with the purchase of any entrée using the promo code: COOKIE
Real Cookies is hosting an entire cookie week between December 4 and 10. The brand will offer customers 20% off orders on its website using the code: COOKIEWEEK2023
Seedwise is offering TODAY.com readers 15% off the brand’s Amazon site using the code 15COOKIEDAY, ending December 5.
TODAY.com customers can get 15% off of Stellar Eats’ entire website through Jan. 31. The brand specializes in paleo baking mixes that are free of grains, gluten, refined sugar, dairy and GMOs.
Until December 8, Toll House customers can visit the website to enter for their chance to win a Toll House Cookie Shot Kit.
Round Table Pizza rewards members who buy two cookies at participating locations on National Cookie Day will get one cookie for free! The offer is valid on dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders.
A cat was caught sneaking crisps from a cupboard and walking along kitchen worktops in a viral video that has caught the attention of many feline-friend lovers online.
Many social media users are amazed by the cheeky cat, who is known online as Loki, after the pet was caught on video stealing human food from its owners’ cabinets.
Cat gets caught sneaking crisps from cupboard in viral video
An Instagram user named @loki.doestricks shared a clip of a cat climbing out of a cupboard and stealing a packet of crisps using its paws and mouth.
To accompany the viral video, the funny caption reads: “The moment he realizes he was caught.”
The clip has been shared on various platforms, reaching over 13 million TikTok views, over one million likes, and a comment section full of shock and humor on the video-sharing platform.
On the popular Instagram and TikTok page dedicated to the cheeky cat named Loki, many more hilarious videos of the feline friend can be found.
The viral video seemed to be so funny that some people refused to believe the cat content was actually real.
In response to a comment that implied the owners were faking videos of their cat, @loki.doestricks replied by uploading yet another video showing Loki crawling out of kitchen cabinets.
Hilarious viewer reactions to the viral cheeky cat clip
An Instagram user named @iammoheart pointed out the cat’s one leg at the beginning of the original video: “It was the initial leg down that took me out.”
@inspired_by_animals jokingly commented: “The long pause as he realizes how much trouble he’s in.”
@purrfectinfluencer suggested that the cat did a good job in starring in the “best Funyun commercial you will ever see.”
Another user (@thirdspacenewhaven) pretended to be the owner when noticing something rattling around in the cabinets: “Please be a cat and not a demon, please be a cat and not a demon.”
The Instagram account owner commented: “To anyone worried about cats eating onion/garlic: he didn’t eat them…he just likes stealing things that he knows he’s not supposed to steal, and the crinkly noise the bag makes is an added bonus.”
@embertheorangecat suggested that the viral video needs to be accompanied by damn “the pink panther theme song.”
A fan of Loki’s commented on the TikTok video, demanding to see a video of how he gets in the cabinet using his paws.
A Reddit story asking ‘AITA for painting a curse word on the wall of my friend’s new house?’ was posted on the discussion platform and has sparked debate surrounding the friendship drama.
The crazy story shared on Reddit surrounding house decor drama explains just what happens when painting your friends‘ walls goes terribly wrong as paint spillages lead to curse words being written on the wall…
Gay couple at home
‘AITA for painting a curse word on the wall of my friend’s new house’
A Reddit user named @Top_Reserve_9853 explained that their friend and his wife had bought their first home, describing the job as a “fixer-upper” which the writer has been helping them out with fixing, free of charge on their weeks off from work.
Since the writer’s father was a handyman and contractor, they have a lot of skills and experience with doing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on a house: “I also have pretty much all the tools I need to do most of the work.”
When helping paint the dining room, the writer had everything set up the way they wanted before the friend’s wife decided to let their dogs into the room they were painting.
One of the dogs stepped on the paint roller tray and then jumped up on the painter – leaving paw prints on the decorator and mud in the paint primer.
After preparing a new tray of paint, the decorator wrote an explicit curse word in huge letters on the wall using primer.
Since primer is the coat of paint that is put down before the actual paint, the curse word stuck to the wall.
The friend’s wife soon noticed the curse word on the wall and “freaked”, claiming that the painter was “drawing profanity in her house.”
The Reddit post was uploaded on the first day of December 2023 and has currently received over 9,000 votes and nearly 2,000 responses in the comment section.
Friends become enemies after joking around while decorating house
After finishing the job and going home, the decorator then explained that he recieved a call from the friend who said: “I had really upset his wife with my childishness and that she would not let me back until I apologized.”
When asked to provide a picture of the wall, the homeowner explained it was no longer there as it had been painted over.
The writer therefore questioned what the problem was since the word wasn’t there anymore but the friend stated they “needed to apologize” and “could not come back” until they did.
Since the incident, the friend has called the decorator and asked if they are coming to finish painting. The writer explained: “I said I wasn’t ready to apologize yet and maybe I would when I got back. I probably won’t.”
The wife is now telling people that the decorator is a bad person “for leaving a job half finished.” To argue against the claim, the painter tells everyone who asks that they were “working for free” and that they told them to not return.
Females couple with relationship difficulties.
Since being shared on the social media discussion website, somewhat debate has sparked in the comment section.
A user named @Alternative_Two9654 argued that the writer is not in the wrong, asking: “Did they even offer to pay you for the job to begin with? If not they aren’t entitled to your time.”
The Reddit writer responded, explaining: “They didn’t need to offer to pay. I was glad to help. I have a lot of free time on my weeks off and I was glad to do it.”
Another user shared their opinion: “If they want you to come back and paint their stupid fixer upper-for free then they can suck it up and be grateful. Not act like their highnesses are doing you a favor by ‘letting’ you paint on your time off from work.”
Amongst the shocked responses, a sarcastic comment read: “Oh, thank you so much for letting you work away for free!”
@No_Lavishness_3206 also sarcastically wrote: “NTA. Ohh what a scary threat. You can’t come back and work for free on your days off unless you apologize.”
Someone else pointed out that “if they hired a professional, after the dog incident, they would have been charged extra.”
Another comment suggested that the decorator is not in the wrong, listing that they are “doing hundreds if not thousands of dollars of work for free. There seems to be no appreciation for that.”
The same comment pointed out that the homeowners let the dogs in the room to make the painter’s job harder, finalizing: “There is literally no lasting consequence to your actions. The word probably stayed on the wall less than five minutes.”
Another Reddit user suggested that the painter is “being taken advantage of in this friendship.”
A divided opinion posted by @UnequalPenguin wrote: “Everyone’s childish here.”
