When you shop at retail stores, you expect certain items like razors and expensive electronics to be under lock and key. But what about candy? A TikToker named Ryan (@ryankristopik) was in for a surprise when he had to fetch an employee to unlock the candy case for him—and now he’s speaking out. “The locked … Read more
Shortly before Amanda Bynes was placed on a psychiatric hold, a TikToker found her on a Los Angeles street and helped her. In a TikTok posted on March 21, Kaitlyn (@kaitlynhotfox) shows herself walking with Bynes, who says “what’s up” to the camera, in Los Angeles. The TikToker indicates that the video was filmed on … Read more
After queer TikToker Zachary Willmore announced that he had been diagnosed with HIV, he received an outpouring of support on TikTok and Twitter despite viral homophobic tweets about his diagnosis. On Feb. 17, Willmore recorded a TikTok video saying that he had been diagnosed with HIV. He posted the video about a week later. “I’m … Read more
Last month, Kevin Maginnis went on his TikTok channel @bigmaccoaching to try a weird weight-loss experiment. “I’m going to eat nothing but McDonald’s for the next 100 days, the 56-year-old Nashville native said, “but instead of eating everything they give me, I’m going to go ahead and cut the meals in half just to prove … Read more
A pay increase may lose its luster for some workers once they factor in inflation. It’s a consideration TikTok user Kyyah Abdul (@kyyahabdul) is warning viewers about amid a time of rapid inflation on a monthly basis. “When a company gives you a 3% salary increase and they’re like ‘congratulations,’ Congratulating me for what?” Abdul says … Read more
A TikToker gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how fajitas really sizzle at a Mexican restaurant, and commenters revealed that their minds were blown by the revelation. The video was posted by creator @sallamibrahim24, who has garnered more than 1.2 million views since he first posted the clip to the platform on Wednesday. According to the … Read more
When watching events like fashion weeks or other major spectacles, one might wonder how exactly those audience members got to be there. For the most part, the answer is influence. Major brands and labels will invite celebrities and influencers to events in order to increase the number of eyes on their product and hopefully get … Read more
A vending machine business owner went viral for showing the unique location where she sets up shop—a local car dealership. While @katrinalouiseee heard comments like, “You can only make money with vending machines if you place them at a location like Amazon,” she got creative with her location scouting. In the video, she recommends that … Read more
A TikToker claimed to use Facebook to research the cop who gave them a ticket — and then arranged for the court date to be the day the cop’s pregnant wife was due to give birth. The video comes from creator @sktax, who posted it to the platform on Jan. 31, gathering more than 2.8 … Read more
A TikToker named Jola (@papajawnz) racked up over 698,000 views on a five-second clip where she shared her experience at a walk-in interview for a server position. Judging from her anecdote, it sounded like a fairly unprofessional experience. Jola explains in the overlay text how since it was a walk-in interview, she walked inside to … Read more