Children’s Culture Guide for Adults: Why Does Everyone Get Jellyfish Tattoos?
The video game Elden Ring is popular this week. Like Medusa’s tattoos, and good medical advice on YouTube. However, Travis Scott, hidden social media algorithms and YouTube hate counter are definitely not popular.
Why are gamers thinking about Elden Ring so much?
The buzz about the upcoming role-playing game Elden Ring is growing. The game, created in collaboration between Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki and Game of Thrones writer George Martin, is slated for release on February 25. as you deserve. Elden Ring combines all your favorite combat mechanics Dark Souls with a huge and detailed open world. Lucky players get an early taste this week, with the game’s closed beta running from today through November 15th. Journalists have already had the opportunity to try it out, and this information was very , very positive. Watch the 20 minute gameplay footage to get an idea of what this is about.
Astroworld rainfall continues
In the aftermath of the Astroworld tragedy in which a mob killed nine people, rapper Travis Scott and Live Nation concert organizers are under scrutiny. None of this looks good, from reports that firefighters were denied access to a concert venue , to a lawsuit alleging that Scott and rapper Drake incited the crowd, to questions about the wisdom of Scott’s reaction to the tragedy ( including partnering with BetterHelp , whose online therapy model has several outspoken critics ). Perhaps the most surprising fact in this story: After the show (but before he knew about his death), Scott hung out with Dave and Busters . Dude is a huge music star and is he in Dave and Busters ?
Why does everyone get Medusa tattoos?
As with almost any subculture, tattoo enthusiasts have their own corner on TikTok. Medusa tats are the highlight of the moment, and more and more TikToker members are adorning their bodies with a petrified snake-haired figure from Greek mythology. Medusa tattoos, in addition to being usually a cool image, have a special meaning for many. Popular perceptions of Medusa as a monster are reviving, and Medusa’s tattoos are often a defiant response from survivors of sexual assault. Of course, each tattoo means something different to its owner, so check out the videos on the Medusa tattoo hashtag to find out more.
Viral Video of the Week: Doctor Reacts to Doctor’s Advice TikTok
There are a lot of bums and freaks on YouTube, but Dr. Mike is neither. His videos combine relevant and user-friendly presentations with solid medical advice. Unlike the diseases he fights with, when Dr. Mike’s videos go viral it helps people. This week, acheeky young MD isresponding to TikTok’s health trends by taking some of the dangerous, stupid, and / or hilarious advice offered on TT and telling its large viewers the truth. Spoiler alert: Turns out you can’t delay your menstrual cycle with lime juice, sticking garlic up your nostrils is n’t recommended, and injecting chemicals into your hands to make big artificial muscles wo n’t make you all love and respect.
The last days of social media algorithms?
I doubt too many young people are holding their breath on the bills introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives, but they probably should. A bipartisan group of Senators and Congressmen this week unveiled a bill that would change the social media landscape we live in, if passed. The Filter Bubbles Transparency Act will require social media companies to allow consumers to opt out of allowing opaque algorithms to dictate the content they serve on social media. If the bill is passed, platforms will be required to include a “prominently displayed icon” so that users can choose to view content, ordered by secret algorithms or “transparent to type algorithms.” So maybe in the future Facebook will just remind me when my friend Dave’s birthday, instead of secretly using personal information to try to radicalize and ruthlessly promote me.
Youtube removes the counter “dislike”
The YouTube video sharing service will no longer display the number of people who disliked the video . The dislike button will be there, so you will still be able to register the displeasure ofthese “catsthat will make you laugh your head” , but only you and the cats will know how you feel. According to YouTube, the move aims to reduce “hate attacks” and will benefit smaller creators who often fall victim to. YouTube doesn’t mention: This change will also help large companies that do unpopular things reveal the extent of their unpopularity. Luckily, the creators can still see their dislike score, so you’ll still know how badly you suck. (The thumb counter appears to be still present at the time of posting, but YouTube promises it will disappear soon.)