Modern Trends We’ll Soon Be Regretting

Trends come and go, but some age like milk. Think back to the early 2010s when people were planking on countertops and filing cabinets for internet glory—what felt edgy and hilarious then now looks… a little embarrassing.

Reddit users recently chimed in on which current trends people are most likely to regret a decade from now, and their answers were more thought-provoking than meme-worthy. Here’s a snapshot of what we might look back on with a mix of regret, confusion, and disbelief:

1. Oversharing Online
Documenting every detail of life may come back to haunt you. “The worst parts will resurface,” one commenter warned.

2. Exploiting Kids for Content
Filming children during meltdowns or punishments for likes? Nope.

3. Bullying Educators Out of the Classroom
Teacher shortages are growing—and this trend may only accelerate it.

4. Devaluing Skilled Work
Fast and cheap has replaced handcrafted and long-lasting. But at what cost?

5. Taking TikTok Over Trusted Advice
Influencers are not medical professionals, no matter how many followers they have.

6. Cosmetic Surgery Fads
Procedures like buccal fat removal may not age gracefully, and reversing them isn’t always simple.

7. Face Tattoos
While tattoos are more accepted than ever, some placements still carry long-term baggage.

8. Unrestricted Tech Access for Kids
Unlimited screen time might be easier now, but could lead to developmental issues later.

9. Child-Led Households
Letting kids make all the rules? Some worry we’re raising tiny tyrants.

10. Cringe-Worthy Baby Names
Creative? Sure. But your child might not thank you later.

11. Letting Go of Privacy
We’re voluntarily giving up personal data—and some believe the trade-off isn’t worth it.

12. Sending DNA to Corporations
Curious about your ancestry? So is the insurance industry.

13. AI as a Crutch
Students and professionals alike are leaning heavily on AI tools—at the risk of losing foundational skills.

14. Anti-Intellectualism
Distrust in science, experts, and institutions is on the rise—and many think that trend is dangerous.

15. Sports Betting Normalization
Gambling has gone mainstream, but its addictive potential remains.

16. Having an OnlyFans
Some users worry their content might follow them long after they’ve logged off.

17. The “Broccoli” Haircut
Trendy today. Awkward high school yearbook photo tomorrow.

18. Buying NFTs
Good luck with that $300 pixelated monkey.

19. Cybertrucks
Don’t we already regret these?

20. All-Gray Home Décor
A full-gray palette might feel sleek today—but throw some color in there! Spice it up.

Whether it’s digital footprints or questionable purchases, the internet never forgets. Should we all try to “touch grass?”

Amazon Prime “Day” Is Now 96 Hours Long

Despite the name, Amazon has officially confirmed Prime Day 2025 will last a whopping four days, from July 8th through the 11th.

That’s 96 hours of deals, doorbusters, and digital cart chaos. And yes, that’s still apparently considered a “day.”

The name hasn’t changed, but the math sure has.

Originally launched as a single-day event back in 2015, Prime Day started off as a 24-hour sales blitz. But Amazon doubled the length in 2017, and just doubled it again.

We’re now at four full days of shopping, and Amazon doesn’t seem interested in giving the event a more time-appropriate title. “Prime Week” anyone? (I’d even take “Prime Long Weekend.”)

It’s not even the only Prime Day anymore.

To make things even murkier, Amazon added a fall version in 2022 called “Prime Big Deal Days,” which most people just call “Fall Prime Day” or “October Prime Day.” Then they tossed in a “Big Spring Sale” every March, aka “Spring Prime Day.”

Throw in all the “early deals” that drop before each event and… yeah, it’s basically a never-ending discount cycle. So while Prime Day technically still exists, it might be more accurate to call it “Prime Year” at this point.

To be fair, the word “day” is subjective.

Sure, 24 hours is a day… on Earth. But a day on Venus lasts 5,832 hours. So if you know any higher-ups at Amazon, please let them know they could go way bigger with this.

Technically, they could make Amazon Prime Day 243 days long, and “day” would still be accurate assuming you’re logged on from the Second Rock from the Sun. (I hear the 5G is spotty up there though.)

Bad Classic Rock Covers You Probably Forgot (or Tried To)

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of hearing a classic rock cover that was so bad it felt like a personal attack, you’re not alone. Music fans have strong opinions, and “Ultimate Classic Rock” put together a list of cringe-worthy renditions that many would rather forget. Think “American Pie” by Madonna or U2’s version of “Fortunate Son.”

Let’s just say, some of these tracks have aged about as well as unrefrigerated potato salad.

“Dancing in the Street” – Mick Jagger & David Bowie
It’s iconic, but not necessarily in a good way. Equal parts campy and chaotic, this one still haunts YouTube comment sections.
“Fortunate Son” – U2
U2’s take on the Creedence Clearwater Revival protest anthem left fans wondering if irony died in the studio that day.
“What’s Going On” – Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi took a socially conscious Motown classic and gave it… whatever this was.
“Faith” – Limp Bizkit
George Michael meets Fred Durst. Need we say more?
“American Pie” – Madonna
She trimmed the song and added electronic beats. America still hasn’t forgiven her.
“My Generation” – Hilary Duff
When the Who said “Hope I die before I get old,” they probably didn’t imagine it sounding like Disney Channel.
“Imagine” – Avril Lavigne
A cover so safe it somehow manages to miss the emotional core entirely.
“One Way or Another” – One Direction
Teen pop energy meets punky Blondie attitude. One of those things got lost in translation.
“I Love Rock ’N Roll” – Britney Spears
Featured in her movie “Crossroads”, this version came with a pop sheen that left the grit behind.
“Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” – Paris Hilton
No, Paris. Just… no.
“Purple Haze” – The Cure
Their sample-heavy, synth-drenched version of Hendrix’s classic felt more like a remix than a tribute.
“Behind Blue Eyes” – Limp Bizkit
Featuring a Speak & Spell bridge, it managed to alienate both Who fans and nu-metal fans.
“Big Yellow Taxi” – Counting Crows
A lifeless take on Joni Mitchell’s environmental anthem that critics called cloyingly commercial.
“Anarchy in the U.K.” – Mötley Crüe
The glam metal treatment stripped away the Sex Pistols’ sneering edge and punk attitude.
“Is She Really Going Out With Him?” – Sugar Ray
A too-smooth cover of Joe Jackson’s acerbic original, with none of the bite.
“About a Girl” – Puddle of Mudd
A live performance so off-key, it went viral for all the wrong reasons.
“You Shook Me All Night Long” – Celine Dion & Anastacia
Bombastic vocals and dance-pop flair tried to overpower AC/DC—and failed spectacularly.
“Toys in the Attic” – R.E.M.
Folk-rock meets hard rock, and neither comes out looking good.
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Take That
A bubblegum boy band tackling Nirvana’s anti-mainstream anthem. You can imagine how that went.
“Cat’s in the Cradle” – Ugly Kid Joe
Ironically a hit for them, but many felt their grungy take on the soft-rock ballad missed the emotional mark.
“Papa Don’t Preach” – Kelly Osbourne
Riding the coattails of reality TV, Kelly’s version lacked Madonna’s conviction—and energy.
“Rocky Mountain Way” – Godsmack
They gave Joe Walsh’s groove a heavy-metal makeover. It didn’t stick.
“The Sound of Silence” – Disturbed
Some loved it, some loathed it—but many felt it bulldozed the delicate poetry of the Simon & Garfunkel original.
“Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” – Nickelback feat. Kid Rock
This cover ditched Elton John’s glam swagger for blaring guitars and a whole lot of testosterone.
“Burning Down the House” – The Used
Talking Heads’ funky, eccentric vibe got lost in an emo-punk blender.

If you’re brave enough, you can check out the full 35-entry list at UltimateClassicRock.com. Just maybe keep the volume low—and don’t say we didn’t warn you.

And if you’ve never seen the silent music video for “Dancing in the Street”… you’re welcome.

Willie Nelson Stopped Smoking Pot

Even legends have to make adjustments eventually. Willie Nelson, the country icon who’s been synonymous with marijuana for decades, says he’s finally hung up his smoking gear at age 92.

In a recent interview with Forbes, Willie revealed that his lungs have officially had enough.

“I can’t smoke anymore,” he said. “My lungs have already said, ‘Don’t do that.’ So, I don’t really do anything now except a few edibles.”

So no, he hasn’t totally given up cannabis—just the smoke. Nelson still has his own line of THC-infused products called Willie’s Remedy, including a social tonic you can sip for a cool $90 a bottle. (Yes, even quitting smoking can be on-brand when you’re Willie.)

When asked what still brings him joy after all these years on the road, he didn’t hesitate: “I enjoy seeing people get together and forget about everything except music.” He added, “We don’t care what political affiliation you’re with, what color you are, it doesn’t matter. If you like music, come on.”

It’s a simple, classic Willie message: come together, share the music, leave the nonsense at the door.

And if you’re wondering whether we’ll ever get a movie about his life? Maybe—but don’t hold your breath. Willie’s not quite ready to close the book. “I’ve heard talk about it,” he said. “But I’m not through with it yet.”

As far as smoking pot goes, he had a good run. He first smoked in a roadside bar in Fort Worth, Texas in 1954. That’s a solid 71 years of getting high. Congrats Willie!

Kids Say These Are the Top 10 Things They Want to Do with Their Parents More

Summer is officially here, and if you’re a parent juggling work-from-home chaos with guilt over not spending enough time with your kids, you’re far from alone. Turns out, your kids feel it too.

In a study conducted a few years ago, a whopping 70% of kids said their parents are too distracted. A psychologist weighed in, saying that while routines make life easier, they can also make us forget to carve out meaningful moments with our families. So whether it’s a long weekend or just a random Wednesday afternoon, making space for connection matters.

Not sure where to start? Researchers asked kids to name the activities they wish they could do more with their parents—and the answers are both wholesome and totally doable.

Here are the top 10 things kids say they want to do more with mom and dad:

Go to the beach – Sandcastles, waves, and maybe a little too much sunscreen.
Exercise together – From bike rides to yoga in the living room, kids love moving with you.
Play sports – Whether it’s a pickup basketball game or backyard soccer, it’s about the fun, not the score.
Go to the pool – Because cannonballs and floaties never go out of style.
Go to the movies – Shared popcorn and big-screen action? Count them in.
Play at a park – Simple, free, and full of chances to actually talk without screens in the way.
Go camping – Even if it’s just in the backyard, the memories are big.
Visit a zoo, museum, or amusement park – Day-trips can feel like huge adventures to kids.
Play video games – Yes, even if you’re terrible at them. That’s part of the fun.
Go shopping – It’s less about what you buy and more about the one-on-one time.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of packing all this in, don’t stress. Even one or two of these can make a big impact. The key is being present, and maybe letting them pick the playlist on the way.

How to Make a Tequila Turkey (And Maybe Burn Down Your House)

Here’s how to make sure there’s a throw-down, knock-out fight at your next family Thanksgiving. Help your drunk uncle along by sneaking some booze into his main course.

Alcoholic poultry, anyone?

We just learned you can marinate a turkey in tequila, and it’s all thanks to a brave Midwesterner who did it and almost set their apartment on fire. When you’re an innovator, you’re gonna break a few eggs along the way. (And maybe explode a few birds.)

Tequila turkey nearly blows up oven.

Firefighters in Madison, Wisconsin, had to step in after a dangerously boozy bird almost turned a kitchen into a fireworks display. A local resident decided to try a tequila-marinated turkey recipe, but it backfired spectacularly. (And also literally.)

Just eight minutes into roasting, the oven door blew open with such force that they felt their only option was to call 911. Then firefighters showed up, and when they opened the oven, blue flames shot out.

The culprit? Vaporized alcohol.

The bird had soaked up so much tequila that the booze turned into flammable vapor in the oven. And once that vapor mixed with oxygen? Boom. A fireball.

The person cooking the tequila turkey said they’d used the recipe before without issue. So authorities think it may have been caused by poor ventilation in the oven, which allowed the alcohol fumes to build up to explosive levels. It’s also possible they used way more tequila than the recipe called for.

Firefighters ultimately removed the oven from the apartment to prevent any further risk. Despite the dramatic blast, the incident thankfully didn’t spark a larger fire. And as far as we’ve heard, no fowl play was suspected. (Sorry, I’ll see myself out.)

How to make a tequila-soaked turkey

If you’re a risk-taker with a well-ventilated oven, you can easily find tequila turkey recipes online. But spoiler alert: they probably won’t get you drunk.

Most of the tequila turkey recipes we were able to find call for a very minor amount of booze. (Think tequila basting, or tequila glaze.)

TasteTequila.com modified a recipe from The Food Network… and we’re being generous with the word “modified.” They basically just say to use a lot more booze. The Food Network version calls for just 3 tablespoons, which isn’t going to give you much of a buzz unless you spoon them directly into your mouth.

The booziest real recipe we could find is from the Barefoot Contessa herself – proud drinker Ina Garten – whose Tequila Lime Chicken calls for a full four ounces of the good stuff. (Or technically, not that good… she says to use Cuervo Gold. 🤮)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup gold tequila (*or more if you’re willing to risk a structure fire)
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

As fun as tequila turkey sounds, I bet there’s an 80% chance it’s gross… because who drinks any type of alcohol because it “tastes good”? No one. If you think you do, your decades of drinking have just obliterated your taste buds. (I’m talking to you, mezcal “fans.”)

So while it’s a fun idea, I think I’ll play it safe and stick to my normal Thanksgiving staples. First and foremost: rum ham.

Here Are the Most (and Least) Patriotic States in America

As the Fourth of July approaches and Americans gear up to celebrate their independence with backyard BBQs, booming fireworks, and maybe a regrettable injury or two, one study is taking a more analytical approach to patriotism—no sparklers required.

WalletHub just dropped its annual list of the most patriotic states in the U.S., based on 13 civic-minded factors, like: voter turnout, military enlistment rates, volunteer work, jury duty participation, and AmeriCorps service. So yes, it’s less about flag-waving and more about actually showing up for the country.

The 10 Most Patriotic States in 2025:

Virginia
Montana
Vermont
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
North Dakota
Maryland
Minnesota
New Hampshire

Virginia takes the crown this year, while states like Colorado and Oregon continue to earn high marks for civic engagement. Vermont and New Hampshire, small but mighty, also made strong showings.

At the other end of the spectrum, some states aren’t exactly lighting up the scoreboard.

The 10 Least Patriotic States:

Arkansas
New York
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
Texas
Indiana
New Jersey
Rhode Island
West Virginia

California just barely missed the bottom 10, landing at 11th least patriotic. In general, larger and more populous states didn’t fare so well, possibly due to lower per capita participation in the metrics used.

One surprise from the report? When ranked based on how they voted in the last presidential election, so-called “blue states” edged out “red states” in patriotism—at least by this definition.

For those keeping score, South Carolina and Wisconsin landed right in the middle of the pack. Perfectly average, and maybe that’s something to be proud of?

If you want to see where your state landed, WalletHub has the full breakdown on their site. Just don’t blame us if your state’s patriotism didn’t make the fireworks-worthy list.

Source: WalletHub

Masked Bands Are Having a Moment

Masked bands are having a serious moment right now. Both Ghost and Sleep Token released albums in 2025 that debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200—an impressive feat for any artist, let alone two groups that never show their faces. So, are masked bands suddenly the next big thing? Not exactly. They’ve been around for decades. But it’s safe to say the trend is catching a fresh second wind.

The whole idea of costumed, anonymous musicians isn’t new.

Theatrical rock acts like Alice Cooper, David Bowie, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown helped invent the playbook back in the ‘60s and ‘70s. KISS cemented it with their iconic face paint and pyrotechnics. Then came GWAR in the ‘80s, turning shock-rock into a full-blown sci-fi-horror cosplay event. Slipknot and Mushroomhead followed in the ’90s, bringing a more aggressive, nu-metal twist to the concept.

And let’s not forget the weirdly compelling one-man enigma known as Buckethead—a guy who wore a blank white mask and a KFC bucket while shredding guitar solos for Guns N’ Roses in the early 2000s. Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit fame also made a name for himself with bizarre, theatrical stage looks that changed with nearly every tour.

Ghost launched in 2010, fronted by the ever-morphing Papa Emeritus and a band of Nameless Ghouls. What started as an underground metal act quickly ballooned into a Grammy-winning powerhouse. Fast-forward to now, and you’ve got Sleep Token bringing emotional metal ballads, layered vocals, and mysterious lore into the mix—complete with masks and zero interviews.

Enter: Nova Machina.

The buzzy new band going viral on TikTok claims to be sending music and messages from the year 2192. They’re masked, mysterious, and perfectly designed for internet intrigue. Whether they’re prophets from the future or just really good marketers, they’re the latest to ride the masked-wave to digital stardom.

Masked bands aren’t new, but they are very now. In an age where everyone’s oversharing, there’s something oddly refreshing—and kind of thrilling—about a little mystery behind the mic.

@novamachinatransmissions
#NovaMachinaStory #ViktorRavenSpeaks #RockIsRisen #TransmissionFromTheFuture #ResistEchelonVire #TheTruth #TikTokSeries #Storytime #HybridRebellion #MusicIsResistance #UndergroundMusic #AIWarning #FightTheFuture
♬ original sound – Nova Machina

Big Man Hits Big Shot, Celebrates with Big Hit

Can we also talk about his teammate’s cartoon shoes? Do those still qualify as high tops?

Dolly Parton Says She Eats This One Food Every Day

Despite being a music icon, a fashion legend, and a national treasure, Dolly Parton’s go-to comfort food proves she’s still very much one of us: potatoes.

Yup, the queen of country recently confessed during an appearance on the Today show that she eats potatoes every single day. “I have to have something with potatoes,” she said.

“I mean, I’m just one of those people that I have to either have a baked potato, some mashed potatoes, some french fries, or something to do with potatoes.”

Honestly? Relatable. Carbs are the great equalizer.

The 78-year-old superstar isn’t about complicated or flashy food either. She said she just looks for “good, hearty food”—the kind that sticks to your ribs and makes you feel at home. That philosophy shows up in her cooking too: Dolly’s line of frozen comfort meals is wildly popular, and her Southern-style cookbook is full of down-home classics.

Fans online didn’t need long to chime in with their approval.

Social media lit up with people praising her taste and, in some cases, proudly declaring themselves fellow “potato people.”

In a world of fad diets and celebrity detox teas, Dolly’s loyalty to mashed and fried spuds is refreshingly grounded.

So if your dinner plans tonight include fries, tots, or a buttery heap of mash, you’re in good company. Turns out Dolly Parton is right there with you.

(And if you want to eat like Dolly, you can check out her frozen meals or grab her cookbook that she wrote with her sister, Rachel. Just don’t skip the potatoes.)