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Life advice you didn’t ask for, trends you’ll forget by next week, and feel-good fluff designed to help you stop doomscrolling, at least for five seconds.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Aug 31-Sep 6

Golden Girl sex, chugholes, c*nty crackers, President Kanye, and more. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

Kanye announced he was running for president

He announced it during a rambling monologue while accepting the Vanguard Award for lifetime achievement at the 2015 VMAs. A poll later that week found just 6% of Americans would consider voting for him.

Kanye did appear on the ballot in a dozen states in 2020 as a member of the “Birthday Party.” A total of 66,641 people cast ballots for him in those 12 states, earning him 0.32% of the total vote.

Christina Aguilera joined a budding startup called MasterClass

The online lesson platform had launched that May, but most people didn’t hear about it until Aguilera signed on to be one the their first instructors. Other early teachers included Dustin Hoffman and Serena Williams. 10 years later, everyone from Penn & Teller to George W. Bush has led a class.

A college kid went viral for driving a Barbie Power Wheel to class

20-year-old Tara Monroe was a senior at at Texas State and lost her license that March when she got a DUI. She bought a pink Barbie Power Wheel on Craigslist and started taking it to class because “riding a bike sucks.”

Someone calculated how much sex The Golden Girls had

A writer for Refinery29 counted up how many dudes Dorothy, Blache, Rose, and Sophia had plowed in their life. The final body counts were based on men they dated on the show, and men they mentioned throughout its seven seasons.

Final Tally
Blanche: 165
Dorothy: 43
Rose: 30
Sophia: 25

Aldi had to recall crackers because the packaging spelled “c*nt”

The gourmet crackers’ ingredients featured rosemary grown “In an EngLISH CoUNTry GaRDen.” 🧐

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Tim Tebow got cut by the Iggles

We were already several years removed from Tebowmania when he tried to revive his NFL career via a backup QB job with the Philadelphia Eagles. Alas, the Birds started their 2015 season with three QBs, and none of them were named Tebow. The last NFL game of his career was with the Jets in 2012.

A Marine asked Ronda Rousey to the Marine Corps Ball

She accepted the invite and made good on the promise by accompanying him to the event in North Carolina that December.

Susan Sarandon took Timothy Leary’s ashes to Burning Man

The actress left the LSD guru’s ashes inside the temporary temple that’s built to be burned at the festival each year. Several of Leary’s closest friends had received some of his ashes after he died in 1996. Most of them were sent to space in 1997, but Sarandon held onto hers. (She later admitted she also “consumed” some of his ashes at the festival.)

Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka got arrested for murder

The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler had been accused of killing his girlfriend in 1983, but didn’t face charges until 32 years later in 2015. The case was eventually dismissed 16 months later when a judge deemed him mentally unfit to face charges. He died of stomach cancer 12 days later.

The ‘official’ word for all 50 states

A writer for “Slate” asked the question, “If every state had an official word, what would it be?” Highlights included Pennsylvania (“yinz”)… Kansas (“shucky-darn”)… California (“hella”)… Texas (“hoss”)… Florida (“toad-strangler”)… Oklahoma (“quakenado”)… and Kentucky (“chughole”). (A chughole is a pothole… not whatever you were thinking, perv.)

10 Things We Wish Were “Business Casual”

Ever stared at your closet wondering if you could get away with wearing those sweatpants to work? According to Google, searches for “business casual” hit an all-time high in 2025, and it’s not because we’re all suddenly passionate about HR dress codes. It’s because no one knows what it means anymore. (Did we ever?)

The dictionary definition is “a style of dressing for white-collar employees that is less formal than business attire.” Super helpful, right? That could mean a nice sweater… or maybe a hoodie with cowboy boots depending on who you ask and where you live.

Google looked at the most popular “Is this business casual?” searches of the year, broken down by city. And something about the list tells me we’d all be wearing tees, jorts, and Crocs to the office if we knew it wouldn’t cost us that raise.

Here are 10 questionable fashion choices we’ve been Googling and where those fashion dilemmas are trending the most.

1. “Are sweats business casual?”

Los Angeles is leading the charge on this one. Shocking absolutely no one.

2. “Are baggy jeans business casual?”

Salt Lake City is ready to be living in 1998 again.

3. “Are cowboy boots business casual?”

Charleston, South Carolina, wants to make this happen. And honestly, we kind of support it.

4. “Are hoodies business casual?”

Denver’s hoping it’s okay as long as it’s made by Patagonia.

5. “Are combat boots business casual?”

Chicago’s trying to punk up the office vibe.

6. “Are flannel shirts business casual?”

San Francisco, meet Portland’s wardrobe.

7. “Are shorts business casual?”

Eugene, Oregon, you’re on the same latitude as Minneapolis. This only applies like eight days a year.

8. “Is a cowboy hat business casual?”

Kansas City, Missouri, clearly thinks the rodeo is a networking event.

9. “Are yoga pants business casual?”

Hartford, Connecticut, just wants to be comfy.

10. “Is cheetah print business casual?”

Atlanta’s out here trying to make statement pieces work in staff meetings.

In the end, “business casual” for most of us means… whatever your boss won’t yell at you for. But as work-from-home culture continues to blend into in-office life, the line between business and casual is as blurry as ever.

One person’s power blazer is another person’s cheetah print sweats, apparently. At this rate, the only universal rule might be if you have to Google it, maybe toss on a button-down instead.

The Weirdest Flexes People Actually Bragged About

Weird flex, but… wait, that’s actually a really weird flex.

People online are now sharing the weirdest flexes they’ve ever heard in real life, and the mix of funny, sad, and just plain dumb is glorious.

Here are some of the best (or worst, depending how you look at it):

  1. A manager bragged she hasn’t listened to music in 15 years because she’s “too busy.” Yeah, nothing screams “healthy work-life balance” like proudly admitting you live in silence.
  2. A co-worker flexed about never using their paid time off. The kicker? Their PTO didn’t roll over or cash out. Translation: “I’m working for free, and I want a medal.”
  3. A guy pushing 60 brags that he’s never eaten fruits or vegetables. At this point, his bloodstream is probably just barbecue sauce.
  4. One boss constantly called an employee’s handwriting ugly, then proudly announced she’d won a handwriting contest… in third grade. And she was in her 70s.
  5. A guy in L.A. tried to impress a woman at a bar by saying he was in a “national Pedigree commercial.” Yep, he flexed about being associated with dog food.
  6. A cousin bragged about never wearing sunscreen… while peeling like a rotisserie chicken on vacation. Bold move, melanoma.
  7. A patient bragged she doesn’t drink water because “if God wanted her to drink it, He’d have made it taste better.” Someone get this woman a Capri Sun.
  8. One person bragged about chugging an entire jar of pickle juice… which promptly destroyed their stomach lining. Worth it? (Spoiler: no.)
  9. Someone lived abroad for years and flexed about never trying the local cuisine. Imagine living in Japan and saying, “Nah, I’m good with McNuggets.”
  10. An ex-boss once said he didn’t know his own son’s name or age. They live in the same house. That’s not a flex, that’s a villain origin story.
  11. Some guy proudly announced he never reads. Congrats, sir… you’ve mastered ignorance.
  12. And finally, one man bragged that his wife “does everything” around the house. Everyone who’s met his wife: she’s miserable.

So the next time you feel weird bragging about finally parallel parking in one shot, just remember… at least you’re not out here flexing about pickle juice, dog food commercials, or your decades-old third-grade penmanship trophy.

Butter Candles Are Back, and They’re Still Weird

Just when you thought TikTok had finally moved on to new ways of wasting food for visual presentation, the butter candle trend has returned. Yes, the internet is once again telling us to freeze a stick of butter with a wick in it, jam it into a loaf of bread, light it on fire, and call it “entertaining.”

It is what it sounds like: You cut a hole in a sourdough loaf, drop in your frozen butter candle, light it, and watch the butter drip down onto your bread like some kind of greasy, dairy-based volcano. Supposedly it’s “fancy” for dinner parties. In reality, it’s just one wick away from setting off your smoke alarm.

Couple quick pro tips, because people always freak out about this:

  • You need a food-grade wick… the kind made from things like hemp coated in beeswax. You can grab them on Amazon. And no, you’re not supposed to chew on the wick like it’s beef jerky.
  • Despite looking amazing on TikTok, the eating part is… underwhelming. Think less “classy charcuterie experience” and more “your bread is crying butter tears all over the table.”

Naturally, the comments are better than the trend itself. One person said, “Maybe I’ll try this instead of drugs.” Another added, “You never know what someone’s doing in their house, bruh.” (Imagine explaining to your neighbors why your kitchen smells like scorched bread and melted Land O’Lakes.)

So if you’re looking for a fall centerpiece that’s equal parts quirky, messy, and vaguely heart-clogging, the butter candle is back on the menu. Just don’t be shocked when your guests say, “Cool… so do you also have chips and salsa?”

(If you’re still not getting it, here’s a video of this “butter candle.” And here’s a recipe to make it.)

@erin_dittmer

🧈🕯️#tistheseason #butterclub

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Five Disney Park Dress Code Rules That Could Get You Kicked Out

Planning a magical day at Disneyland or Disney World? Before you start packing your Mickey ears and glittery attire, be warned: certain fashion choices could actually get you booted from the park. That’s right — Disney has a dress code, and it’s stricter than you might expect.

Here are the major fashion choices to avoid at Disney:

1. Costumes for adults are a no-go.
Unless you’re under 12, showing up in full Elsa, Captain Jack, or Darth Vader gear is off-limits. Disney doesn’t want guests confusing you for their professional cast members, especially when little kids are involved. It’s all about keeping the illusion alive for younger guests — sorry, adult princesses.

2. Leave the long trains and dramatic drapes at home.
Floor-length gowns, flowing capes, or any outfit with excessive trailing fabric won’t fly. Disney cites safety reasons — like not tripping over yourself or tangling with someone else on Space Mountain — but anyone who’s had a stranger step on their hem at a concert gets it.

3. Skip the skimpy stuff.
Overly revealing clothing, including anything resembling a bikini or tiny crop tops that cross the line into swimwear, isn’t allowed. And yes, footwear is mandatory. This is still a theme park, not a beach resort.

4. No scary, gory, or offensive designs.
If your shirt could freak out a 5-year-old or make a grandma clutch her pearls, Disney would prefer you leave it in the closet. That includes horror-themed gear or anything with questionable language or imagery. The family-friendly vibe is part of the brand.

5. Offensive tattoos? Cover ’em.
If your ink features anything graphic, vulgar, or potentially upsetting, you’ll be asked to hide it before entering.

So what’s a stylish Disney-loving adult to do? Welcome to DisneyBounding — the low-key fashion trend where fans dress in everyday clothes inspired by Disney characters. Think yellow skirt, blue top, and red bow for a Snow White vibe, without technically dressing as Snow White. As long as it’s not full costume, you’re good.

Disney’s fashion rules might seem strict, but they’re really about protecting the magic and keeping everyone safe. So next time you hit the parks, wear your love for Disney loud and proud — just maybe not in a full Beast costume with a floor-length velvet cape.

10th March 1933: Actress Hermione Baddeley (1906-1986) attends the Film Memories Ball dressed as the Disney character Minnie Mouse. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Four 2025 Trends That May Already Be Fizzling

Remember when everyone wanted a Labubu doll? Kids, celebs, grown men named Dave – they all desperately needed one. But now Dave couldn’t care less, and he’s not alone. He’s just moving on with the rest of us.

According to Google, those viral Labubus that had people scrambling in the first half of the year already have some of those same people yawning.

Fresh Google Trends data shows that the dolls – and several other big trends that saw massive spikes this year – have started to nosedive just as quickly.

They released stats on what’s fading fast, and spoiler: that sweater with a crustacean on it might not be the wardrobe staple you thought it was.

Let’s break down four trends that had their moment in 2025, but are on pace to fully fade by the time we ring in 2026.

Labubu Dolls

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These oddball collectible figures hit their peak in June and held steady through July, but are now free-falling in search interest. They were everywhere for a hot minute – especially on TikTok and resale sites – but like many toy crazes before them (Beanie Babies, anyone?), the buzz likely won’t stick.

Whether it was the quirky design or the exclusivity, Labubus had a grip on the internet… then didn’t. Sure, they might stick around a while longer. (Expect plenty of kids and Kardashian wannabes to get them for Christmas.) But it’s looking like the Labubu craze may have already reached its pinnacle.

Lobster Sweaters

@lillian_harriss

My hair kept getting stuck in my lipgloss 💄 😒 I got a size medium and it’s on sale!!! #coastalstyle #lobstersweater #eastcoaststyle #eastcoastsummeraesthetic #tiktokshopsummersale #tiktokshopcreatorpicks #tiktokdealsforyoudays

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“Fishermancore” gave us cozy cable-knit sweaters with a nautical twist, like lobsters. The trend had Gen Z’ers in Wisconsin looking like they spent their summers in Nantucket. But interest spiked in early spring and started sliding downhill by May. Maybe next year we’ll pivot to clambake chic?

Bubble Skirts

@digitalstylelab

Elevate your look with the bubble skirt—playful volume meets polished elegance😍✨ #BubbleSkirt #FashionTrend #OOTD #SummerStyle #outfitinspo #outfitinspiration #StyleInspo #SummerTrend #FashionInspo #balloonskirt

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Ah yes, the puffed-up fashion comeback no one saw coming (again). Bubble skirts have made the rounds across decades, and 2025 was their latest revival.

With brands bringing them back for spring, and major fashion mags declaring them officially “back,” search interest spiked in April and May.

But by summer, the internet had moved on to any TikTok video that included a “Jet2 Holiday” V.O. (Can we please kill that trend next?)

Beaded Bags

@aprilsundayy

My beaded bag collection 😍 I love them so much!! 🥰 @TJ Maxx @Marshalls @JCPenney #tjmaxxbeadedbag#marshallsbeadedbags#jcpenneybeadedbags#beadedbagcollection#fyp

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These brightly colored, internet-famous purses were the accessory of early 2025, with “InStyle” claiming they were in “every cool girl’s closet.”

But by July, search trends had dipped hard, and it turned out not everyone wanted to carry a purse that doubled as a third-grade art project. Now they’re quickly starting to take up space in those same closets.

As Google points out, “trends” are called that for a reason – they never last. Past fads that got the same fast-burn treatment? Barbie pink in 2023, and the “mob wife aesthetic” that flared up and fizzled in 2024.

Moral of the story: Buy what you love, not what’s trending. Or maybe just keep the receipts.

The Latest Fitness Trend: Running Around on All Fours

Apparently, treadmills and dumbbells are out, and the hot new fitness craze is… pretending you’re a golden retriever.

The New York Post says people are now working out by “running and jumping on all fours like animals.” It’s called quadrobics, which sounds less like exercise and more like something your toddler invented in the backyard.

Clips are blowing up on social media, with people doing bear crawls and cat leaps… and yes, sometimes while wearing masks and tails. (The Post swears this has “nothing to do with furries.” Which, let’s be honest, is exactly the kind of disclaimer you give when it has everything to do with furries.)

One quadrobics fan says, “It’s definitely a full-body workout. I’ve lost a lot of weight and even got a six-pack.”

She’s been at it for a year and admits she’s still “not very good,” which makes sense because there’s no elegant way to gallop across a field on all fours unless you were literally born a horse.

A trainer explains that quadrobics overlaps with “primal movement,” and that people are craving “functional, holistic, playful ways to move.” Translation: jogging is boring, so let’s get on the ground and look like a family of raccoons fighting over a trash can.

If you’re tempted to try it, experts suggest starting small with bear crawls, leopard crawls, or crab reaches. Don’t just leap straight into cat jumps unless you’re excited about explaining to an ER nurse that you dislocated your shoulder while “panthering.”

So, if you see someone in the park galloping across the grass on all fours this fall, don’t panic… it’s not a feral human. It’s just fitness. And probably also content for TikTok.

@wild.soleil

I just want to share the beauty of the world with you :3🌿 #therian #therianlife #therianthropy #theriantiktok #theriantok #theriancommunity #quadrobics #cougartherian #otherkin #alterhuman

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Over Half of Us Are “Quiet Cracking” at Work

Do all your colleagues think you’ve got your life together at work—emails answered, deadlines crushed, boss totally fooled—but secretly you’re screaming into the void? Congratulations, you might be quiet cracking.

The shiny new term – coined by the workplace training company TalentLMS – describes that awkward stage between burnout and quiet quitting. You’re not phoning it in yet, but you’re definitely not okay.

Think of it like your career is holding a “this is fine” mug while the office is on fire. And you’re not the only one watching the room around you burn.

Quiet cracking is shockingly common

A new survey by Resume Templates found 59% of employees are currently in quiet cracking mode. Another 20% said they were recently. That’s almost 8 out of 10 workers who are either cracking now or just pieced themselves back together. So if the break room feels like a haunted house of tired smiles and forced “I’m good, how are you?”s, that’s why.

What’s making us crack?

What’s pushing people over the edge? The top culprits are:

  1. Too much work (43%)
  2. Personal life stress (40%)
  3. Bad bosses (36%)
  4. Repetitive, soul-sucking tasks (34%)
  5. Low pay (31%)

Just outside the top five were not being recognized (30%) and no room to grow (28%). Basically, people are overworked, underpaid, ignored, or stuck in career quicksand. Fun!

How are we coping?

Mostly by taking time off or secretly job hunting. In fact, 62% of quiet crackers admitted they’re at least somewhat likely to quit in the next six months. Translation: if your office feels stable now, just wait. The great resignation sequel is coming soon to a cubicle near you.

The big takeaway? Quiet cracking is basically the new burnout, but sneakier. If you’re crushing it at work while quietly unraveling, you’re not alone. Odds are, most of your coworkers are too. So maybe, just maybe, it’s time companies stop calling it “employee engagement” and start calling it what it really is: survival mode with a smile.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Aug 24-30

Free tuna, dogs named “Bella,” and Burger King gets faced for wanting a “McWhopper.” Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

Burger King tried to team up with McDonald’s on a “McWhopper”

Burger King took out full-page ads in the “New York Times” and the “Chicago Tribune” and posted an open letter to McDonald’s, asking them to team up and make a “McWhopper” – a Bic Mac / Whopper mash-up. They wanted to do it for International Peace Day on Sept. 21 and even launched a website called McWhopper.com in hopes it would happen.

The response from McDonald’s, however, was… yeah, no thanks. The CEO of Micky D’s called it a publicity stunt, burned Burger King for comparing the rivalry to “the real pain and suffering of war,” and said if they ever wanted to team up again, “a simple phone call will do.”

Charlie Sheen wanted to be Trump’s running mate

Owen Wilson had compared Donald Trump’s campaign strategy to Charlie’s meltdown that got him booted from “Two and a Half Men.” (Owen even managed to slip in one of his patented wow’s: “It’s like when Charlie Sheen was doing that stuff—like, wow!”)

Charlie responded by tweeting, “If Trump will hv me I’d be his VP in a heartbeat!” Trump ended up choosing then Indiana Governor Mike Pence instead of Charlie, so… basically the same guy.

Everyone thought James Earl Jones died

2015 was a big year for fake celebrity deaths. There had already be a string of bogus rumors about Willie Nelson, Martin Lawrence, Michael Jordan, and Beyoncé. A parody website posted a fake obit for Jones, who was 84 at the time, so it seemed legit enough – at least to social media boneheads. The story quickly went viral before being quashed by those mainstream media outlets no one trusts anymore. Jones passed away nine years later in 2024 at age 93.

Wes Craven really did die

The prolific horror movie director lost his battle with brain cancer at age 76. His many credits include “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “The Hills Have Eyes,” and the first four “Scream” movies.

Each state’s most embarrassing Google search was revealed

The site Estately.com dug through 11 years of Google data to find the topic each state had googled an embarrassing number of times. Highlights included “sandals and socks” in Washington, “Limp Bizkit” in North Dakota, “penis enlargement” in Mississippi, and “Am I a virgin” in Maryland. (Yes, Maryland. Your neighbor Virginia “is for lovers,” not you.)

TunaLawsuit.com was trending

StarKist was forced to shell out millions of dollars for under-filling their 5-ounce cans of tuna. Anyone who’d bought StarKist tuna in the past six years (or claimed to) could get $25 in cash or $50 in tuna vouchers. You didn’t even have to prove you’d bought their tuna, you just had to say you did. It was a huge loss for Big Tuna, and a big win for fans of canned fish.

A Caitlyn Jenner Halloween costume had people up in arms

The costume (based on her “Vanity Fair” cover) featured a full Dad Bod dude in a cheap wig and a “Call Me Caitlyn” sash. Critics said it mocked the transgender community and promoted transphobia by turning Jenner’s transition into a joke.

Taylor Swift brought Lisa Kudrow on stage for “Smelly Cat”

Welcoming huge celebs to the stage became the norm during Taylor’s “1989” tour. Her same show at the Staples Center in L.A. (now the Crypto.com Arena) also featured cameos by Justin Timberlake and Selena Gomez. But every headline that week was about Taylor (a proud cat lady) bringing out Phoebe Buffay from “Friends” to sing her humorous ode to malodorous felines.

Everyone was naming their dog “Bella”

A study by Nextdoor found it was the most popular dog name in America in 2015, followed by Lucy, Max, Daisy, and Bailey. “Bella” got big thanks to the “Twilight” series, and not much has changed. A decade later, many of us are still naming our dogs after a teen with an unhealthy attraction to vampires.

The “Big Bang Theory” actors were making bank

“Forbes“ ranked the highest-paid TV actors of 2015, and the four main nerds on “Big Bang” dominated the list. Jim Parsons topped it at $29 million, followed by Johnny Galecki at $27 million, and Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar with $20 million apiece. (“NCIS” star Mark Harmon and “Two and a Half Men” fill-in Ashton Kutcher also tied for third at $20 mil each.)

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