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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

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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)

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson’s “Romance” Was Reportedly Fake?

Were we all duped by Hollywood’s oldest trick in the book? A new report claims that Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson’s supposed romance wasn’t a love story at all, but rather a carefully staged publicity stunt.

According to a source, the two stars leaned into dating rumors as a way to drum up attention for “The Naked Gun” reboot. The insider put it bluntly: “Their chemistry was real on camera, but off? It was strictly business. Pamela Anderson is a pro, Liam Neeson is a pro. They knew leaning into the rumors would get attention.”

And let’s be honest, it worked. Fans and tabloids went into overdrive when the unlikely pair were spotted together, sparking headlines about Hollywood’s newest odd couple.

Neeson, known for action-packed thrillers like “Taken”, and Anderson, forever linked to “Baywatch” and her iconic red swimsuit, made for a pairing nobody saw coming. Which, of course, made it irresistible to the gossip mill.

If the claims are true, it’s just another example of the time-honored tradition of Hollywood “showmances.” For decades, studios and publicists have orchestrated fake flings to grab attention, sell tickets, or keep stars in the spotlight. From old-school arrangements in the Golden Age of film to more recent reality TV “relationships,” the strategy is nothing new.

Still, fans might feel a little duped. After all, Neeson has a reputation for keeping his private life low-key, while Anderson has been candid about her relationships in the past.

But in the end, if this was all business, maybe we shouldn’t be shocked. Hollywood has always known how to blend reality and performance until the lines blur. And if it helped get people talking about “The Naked Gun”, then mission accomplished.

What do you think? Clever marketing stunt or a bit of Hollywood fakery gone too far? Either way, the “romance” between Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson will probably go down as one of the most short-lived pairings in celebrity history.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement: Nobody Cares… Except Everyone Does

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, and the internet basically set itself on fire. Headlines exploded, social feeds filled up, and yet, when you ask the average person how they feel about it, the answer is… a collective shrug.

A new poll shows that 72% of people say they don’t care at all about the engagement. Just 5% admit to caring a lot, while 15% care a little, and 7% aren’t sure what they feel. In other words, the overwhelming vibe is meh.

But here’s the kicker: if no one cares, how did Swift and Kelce’s engagement photos break Instagram?

The couple’s post, featuring dreamy black-and-white shots paired with Taylor’s song So High School, became the fastest to reach a million reposts—doing it in just six hours. That’s a record.

And while everyone was busy claiming they weren’t invested, Spotify data told a different story. Streams of So High School spiked 400% after the post went live. So, while most folks might say they don’t care, the receipts suggest otherwise.

It’s a fascinating contradiction, and honestly, pretty on-brand for celebrity culture. We love to pretend we’re above the hype, but then we’re double-tapping in secret. The whole situation feels like when you insist you don’t like reality TV, but somehow you know every contestant on The Bachelor.

So maybe the poll is right in spirit—most people don’t want to care. But when record-breaking posts and streaming surges start happening, it’s clear plenty of us are secretly paying attention. After all, indifference doesn’t usually make Instagram history.

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

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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

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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

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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 Best Fart Scenes in Movie History

Let’s be real, fart jokes will never die. They’re the equalizer of comedy, a universal reminder that no matter how classy or famous you are, everybody lets one rip eventually. That’s why Hollywood keeps slipping them into films, and audiences keep laughing.

A list making the rounds online highlights some of the best fart scenes in movie history, and honestly, it’s hard to argue with these choices. From Mel Brooks classics to Will Ferrell chaos, here are the moments that prove flatulence is cinema gold.

  1. Blazing Saddles (1974) – The campfire scene is still the undisputed heavyweight champ of fart humor. Cowboys plus beans plus deadpan delivery equals timeless comedy.
  2. Step Brothers (2008) – Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly weaponize farts in a scene that manages to be both childish and legendary.
  3. The Man (2005) – Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy remind us that even buddy cop comedies have room for bathroom humor.
  4. The Nutty Professor (1996) – Eddie Murphy plays an entire dinner table full of people, and somehow, all of them fart. That’s range.
  5. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) – Fat Bastard’s brand of humor might be crude, but admit it, you laughed.
  6. The Naked Gun (1988) – Slapstick meets sound effects in a way only Leslie Nielsen could pull off.
  7. Major Payne (1995) – A drill sergeant, a barracks, and a very loud demonstration of “command.”
  8. The Pink Panther (2006) – Steve Martin keeps Inspector Clouseau ridiculous, even with his flatulence.
  9. Police Academy (1984) – The original sound-effects master, Michael Winslow, adds his own spin to the genre.

Whether you think fart jokes are lowbrow or genius, there’s no denying they’ve carved out a permanent spot in movie history. They’re a reminder that sometimes the dumbest jokes are also the funniest. And if you’re curious (or brave), someone actually put together an uncensored video compilation of all these scenes. Consider that your warning.

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

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