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Do These 15 Things Count as Cheating?

We all know what cheating is in a relationship… or do we?

Would it be cheating if you watched the next episode of “The Great British Baking Show” without your partner… but with someone else… who you previously dated, and are now just friends with… after having dinner together… but before having sex? (Kidding!)

Thousands of people took an online poll that asked if different things count as cheating or not.

1.  Does kissing someone on the cheek count as cheating? 

Only 15% say yes. 77% think kissing on the lips is definitely cheating. 3% even think it’s cheating when two actors have to kiss.

2.  Scrolling through Tinder when you’re bored, but not messaging anyone? 

51% say yes, that’s cheating. If you do message someone, 88% say it’s cheating.

3.  Hugging someone very closely and slowly? 

21% think that’s cheating.

4.  Sending someone else revealing photos? 

Yes, 93% say it’s cheating.

5.  Giving someone a massage? 

25% say it’s cheating no matter the context.

6.  Flirting with that cute barista at Starbucks? 

35% think it’s cheating.

7.  Hooking up with someone else when you’re on a “break”? 

38% say it’s cheating. Another 30% think it’s a gray area, so it depends.

8.  Sharing a bed, but you don’t do anything? 

23% say it’s cheating.

9.  Holding hands with someone else? 

32% say it’s cheating. Another 39% say it depends.

10.  Telling someone, “I’d totally hook up with you if I was single”? 

45% say it counts as cheating.

11.  Hanging out with an ex without telling your significant other? 

Only 44% think that’s definitely cheating.

12.  Watching porn? 

Only 12% say it’s cheating.

13.  Sliding into someone else’s DMs? 

63% say it’s cheating.

14.  Having sex with someone else? 

2% say that’s not cheating.

15.  Your partner has been in a coma for months and might not wake up.  You sleep with someone else.  Is that cheating? 

48% say yes.

The Most (and Least) Relaxing Shows to Fall Asleep To

When you’re trying to drift off to sleep, your TV choice can make or break the mission. You want something calm enough to help you nod off, but not so boring that you start scrolling through TikTok instead.

According to an analysis from the site AmberWillo, some shows are basically melatonin in streaming form – while others are more like a triple espresso at midnight.

Researchers ranked shows by how likely they are to help or hinder your sleep, looking at factors like episode length, genre, content rating, and whether they contain frightening or jarring scenes.

The 10 Most Relaxing Shows to Fall Asleep To

  1. Bluey
  2. Seinfeld
  3. Mr. Bean
  4. Pride and Prejudice (the 1995 BBC miniseries)
  5. The Office (U.S. version)
  6. Friends
  7. Fawlty Towers (British classic from the ’70s)
  8. Haikyuu!! (a Japanese anime about volleyball)
  9. Yes Minister (a sharp British political sitcom from the ’80s)
  10. Arrested Development

Basically, if it’s lighthearted, nostalgic (aka, you’ve seen it before), and doesn’t involve anyone being chased by a demon or tortured in a basement, you’re safe to snooze.

The 10 Least Relaxing Shows to Fall Asleep To

  1. Hannibal
  2. Sons of Anarchy
  3. Daredevil
  4. Boardwalk Empire
  5. Peaky Blinders
  6. Dexter
  7. Spartacus
  8. The Boys
  9. Mr. Robot
  10. Black Mirror

So if you’re planning to fall asleep to Black Mirror, don’t be surprised if you wake up questioning the nature of reality – or your toaster. Or basically, just avoid anything that might cause your dreams to feature a soundtrack of screaming and existential dread.

The general guideline? When it’s time to power down, skip the gore and go for something that feels like a warm blanket for your brain. Because sometimes, the best bedtime story is just Bluey asking her dad to play one more game.

Dolly Parton Sets the Record Straight: She’s Fine, Y’all!

Dolly Parton wants her fans to know that she’s not dying, thank you very much.

The country legend, 79, hopped online to calm everyone down after her sister Freida recently asked for prayers and accidentally sent the internet into a spiral of panic.

In a new video from the set of an upcoming Grand Ole Opry commercial, Dolly looked radiant as ever and made it clear she’s still got plenty of songs left to sing. “I know lately everybody thinks that I am sicker than I am,” she said with a laugh.

“Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard here! Anyway, I wanted to put everybody’s mind at ease, and I appreciate your prayers because I’m a person of faith.”

Dolly explained that she hasn’t been feeling her best, but it’s nothing dramatic. “When [my husband Carl] passed, I didn’t take care of myself,” she admitted. “So I let a lot of things go that I should have been taking care of.” She added that she’s fine, though, and that her faith and fans’ love keep her going. “There are just a lot of rumors flying around, but I figured if you heard it from me, you’d know that I was okay. I don’t think God is through with me and I ain’t done working.”

Her rep confirmed that Dolly is in good health and just waiting for a procedure to deal with some kidney stones. Nothing more, nothing less.

As for Freida, she’s grateful fans rallied behind her sister but said she didn’t mean to alarm anyone. “Thank you all for lifting her up,” Freida wrote. “Your love truly makes a difference.”

So rest easy, Dolly fans. The Queen of Country isn’t going anywhere.

She’s still busy working, still cracking jokes, and still shining like rhinestones under a spotlight.

Literally Half Your Workday Is Busywork

If you’ve ever ended the day wondering what you actually accomplished, here’s your answer: about half what you could.

A new survey says American office workers spend half their day (literally, 51%) doing nonsense busywork like writing emails, digging through files, and copy/pasting. Basically, it’s admin Groundhog Day.

That’s not all the annoyance we have to deal with either. The survey found 1 in 3 people have considered quitting because of bad or outdated tech, and 85% blame repetitive tasks for their burnout.

The Top 3 Biggest Time Sucks

The poll found the biggest time suck of them all is email, followed by data entry, and then catching up on team messages. So basically, you spend half your day talking about work instead of doing it.

Even IT folks admit things are out of hand. They say employees waste way too much time on menial junk, and not even 4 in 10 workers feel like they’ve got the right tools to do their best work.

Will A.I. save us?

The “good” news? Companies say they’re rolling out A.I. tools to save us from all that busywork. The bad news? If history’s any clue, those tools will come with training videos, logins, and new ways to “streamline” the same stuff we already hate.

The dream is simple: less typing, fewer tabs, and eventually a workday that feels like work instead of a never-ending email marathon.

For now, we’ll just keep dreaming.

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Place Your Bets: Bob Ross vs. Mr. Rogers

A.I. videos of unlikely wrestling match-ups are TikTok’s new obsession.

Sure, Bob Ross was in the Air Force for two decades, so maybe you’re money’s on him. But Mr. Rogers could be surprisingly scrappy.

Who ya got?

@kursed_wrestling

Bob Ross vs Mr. Rogers Match Highlights #bobross #sora #mrrogers #wwe #wrestling

♬ Bob Ross vs Mr Rogers Highlights – KursedWrestling

Such a shame… a few happy little clouds could have made for a beautiful day in the neighborhood if they could have teamed up.

Pop Culture Is Your Halloween Costume This Year

If you’re aiming to win Halloween this year, forget the tired old vampire and pirate routines. Pop culture is serving up fresher, weirder, and way more extra inspiration for your costume planning.

According to Variety, this year’s best Halloween looks are ripped straight from the biggest headlines, cult shows, viral trends, and yes, plush toys.

Topping the list is Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Bob Ferguson from the buzzy satire One Battle After Another. It’s the perfect look if you’re into layered political metaphors and award-bait cinema. But if that sounds a little too high-concept for your costume party, don’t worry—there’s plenty of playful and recognizable picks too.

Like Labubu—yes, the wildly collectible plush toy that looks like it crawled out of a creepy-cute forest dream. It’s adorable, slightly unsettling, and totally on trend.

And if you’re part of the Swiftie universe, get ready to sparkle: Taylor Swift’s glitzy “Life of a Showgirl” concert look is officially a Halloween favorite. Sequins mandatory.

Other standout costume ideas for 2025 include:

  • Chappell Roan in her oversized red wig from her “Subway” video.
  • Oasis, for the retro music lovers ready to bust out parkas and sibling tension.
  • Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in F1, perfect for those who want to bring racecar energy to the party.
  • Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked—thanks to the movie release, witchy duos are back in style.
  • Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy from The Bear, for anyone who owns a white tee and can look perpetually stressed.
  • Michael B. Jordan’s dual role as twins Stack and Smoke in Sinners, which sounds cool and confusing in the best way.
  • Characters from the animated action flick KPop Demon Hunters, including the all-girl group Huntr/x.
  • The Guillermo del Toro version of Frankenstein’s monster for horror fans who want to go cinematic.
  • Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter also made the list—because no pop costume roundup would be complete without a little Gen Z glam.
  • And finally, if you’ve got a toddler to dress up, or just love educational YouTube, there’s always Ms. Rachel.

Whether you’re going high-fashion with Taylor or all-in with monster makeup, this year’s costume picks reflect everything we’ve been obsessed with in 2025. So go big, go weird, and go viral.

Why Planes Dim the Lights Before Takeoff (Hint: It’s Not Mood Lighting)

Here’s a fun little nugget to file under “stuff that’ll make your next flight way more stressful.”

You know how the cabin lights get dimmed during takeoff and landing? It feels kind of relaxing, like they’re setting the mood for a nap or a mid-air spa day. Yeah, nope.

The real reason is much more unsettling.

Turns out, they’re not dimming the lights to soothe you. They’re doing it because those are the two riskiest parts of the flight, and if something goes wrong… you might need to escape in the dark.

The real reason for the moody lighting, according to industry experts, is to give your eyes time to adjust — just in case there’s a sudden loss of power and you need to make a quick exit.

Basically, they want you to be able to see the glowing “EXIT” signs and emergency path lights without your retinas screaming, “Why is it pitch black?!”

Unsettling, yes. Makes sense? Also yes.

Think about walking into a dark movie theater from the blinding afternoon sun. You’re bumping into chairs, whisper-apologizing to strangers, trying not to drop your popcorn. Now imagine doing that, but the theater is a plane, there’s no popcorn, everyone’s screaming, and the stakes are slightly higher.

The dim lights are a pre-game warmup for your eyeballs. If something goes sideways, you’ll be better equipped to see where you’re going instead of flailing around in the dark like you’re in the worst escape room ever.

So the next time you’re buckled in and the lights start to fade, remember it’s not about comfort. It’s about survival. Sleep tight!

Jerry Jones Claims He Flipped Off Jets Fans by Mistake

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is in hot water again, this time for giving New York Jets fans the finger during Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium.

The NFL fined him $250,000 after a fan’s video went viral showing him standing in his luxury suite, flipping off the crowd before quickly switching to his index finger like nothing happened.

In classic Jerry fashion, he claims it was totally accidental. He told reporters he was just celebrating a Cowboys touchdown and meant to give fans a thumbs-up, not a middle finger – a common mistake we’ve all made. 🤪

There wasn’t any antagonistic issue or anything like that. I just put up the wrong show on the hand. But that was inadvertently done, and I’m not kidding. If you want to call it accidental, you can call it accidental.

Sure, Jerry. Because when most people “celebrate,” they accidentally salute someone like they just cut them off in traffic.

The league apparently didn’t find his explanation amusing. The fine came swiftly, with sources saying the gesture was “conduct unbecoming of an owner.”

Fans online were divided. Cowboys supporters largely defended him, calling it a “boomer moment” and praising his quick recovery from middle to index finger. Jets fans, meanwhile, pointed out that being flipped off by Jerry Jones was still the highlight of their day.

At least the Cowboys gave him something to celebrate. They beat the Jets 37 to 22.

Luke Combs Tops Garth Brooks as the Best-Selling Country Artist of All Time

Move over, Garth — there’s a new king of country music sales.

Luke Combs has officially claimed the title of highest-selling country artist of all time, surpassing Garth Brooks’ decades-long reign. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Luke now holds an eye-popping 168 million certified units from sales and streams. That pushes him ahead of Garth’s total of 162.5 million.

For anyone keeping track, that makes Luke not just the country chart champ, but also one of the best-selling musical artists across all genres. He now ranks ninth overall in the RIAA’s all-time standings — rubbing elbows with legends like The Beatles, Rihanna, and Eminem.

Luke responded to the milestone with the kind of humility that’s made him a fan favorite. “When my team first told me about this, my initial reaction was, ‘Are you sure? There’s no way…’”

“I’m super humbled by the fans’ belief in me and support of my music. This achievement is more so theirs than it is mine.”

Even more mind-blowing? He only got his first gold plaque eight years ago. That’s right — in less than a decade, Combs has rocketed from rising star to all-time sales leader in a genre packed with heavyweights.

And in case you’re wondering, this isn’t some “technicality” record padded by merch bundles or streaming quirks. This is legit, RIAA-certified success based on combined physical sales, digital sales, and streaming.

The man’s music is everywhere — on the radio, on your playlists, and clearly, in millions of people’s hearts (and ears).

Of course, Garth is still Garth. He changed the game in the ’90s and set a bar few thought could ever be cleared. But Luke’s meteoric rise shows how the country landscape is evolving — blending traditional storytelling with modern platforms and massive streaming reach.

If you needed proof that country music is still thriving — and that fans are very much along for the ride — this is it.

Long live the king… or should we say, the Combs.

Dick Van Dyke Jokes That It’d Be “Funny” If He Didn’t Make It to 100

At 99 years old, Dick Van Dyke is still cracking jokes, singing, dancing, and proving that time may pass—but his sense of humor never will.

The legendary entertainer, who turns 100 on December 13th, made fans laugh and cringe just a little during a recent appearance at the Vandy High Tea event in Malibu. Surrounded by fans and his wife Arlene, Dick joked:

“That’s right, I’m not officially a hundred until December. Two months. Two months. It’d be funny if I didn’t make it.”

Fans roared, though the collective prayer afterward was definitely “please make it.”

The event, which benefited The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the upcoming Dick Van Dyke Museum, featured music, stories, and performances by Dick, Arlene, and his singing group The Vantastic. True to form, Dick led a singalong for a six-year-old fan’s birthday and treated the audience to classics like “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, and even “The Dick Van Dyke Show” theme.

When the conversation turned to his upcoming centennial, Dick got reflective—well, as reflective as Dick Van Dyke gets.

“I brag sometimes about how I made it to a hundred,” he said. “The truth is, if I had known I was going to live this long, I would’ve taken better care of myself. And it is frustrating because I don’t know what I did right. Other than [my wife Arlene], I didn’t do anything right.”

Dick and Arlene, who’s 54, have been married since 2012. The two are often seen together in cheerful clips and public appearances that show off Dick’s energy, wit, and that signature dance step that hasn’t faded in the slightest.

In fact, Rick Springfield recently spotted him at the gym, of all places, working every machine at 99. Springfield joked, “I thought I was doing well at 76, but Dick got up from the chest press and did a little dance step before I left! Amazing!”

Even as he approaches 100, Van Dyke’s career hasn’t slowed. In June 2024, he became the oldest-ever Daytime Emmy winner for his guest role on “Days of Our Lives”, adding to his already glittering collection of six Emmys, a Grammy, and a Tony.

After accepting the award, he summed up his legacy perfectly: “I hope to be remembered for laughter. I’ve been making people laugh for 75 years—and I can’t believe I’m still here and performing.” Then, with a classic twinkle in his eye, he added, “I’m looking for work if anybody has some.”

At nearly a century old, Dick Van Dyke isn’t just surviving—he’s thriving, singing, dancing, and reminding everyone that joy is the real secret to longevity.

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