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Why So Many Creators Are Acting Like Video Game Characters on TikTok
TikTok sensation PinkyDoll made acting like a non-playable video game character (NPC) go viral.
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What Is ‘Perpetual Stew,’ And Why Is The Internet Obsessed With This Creator’s Viral Take On It?
The perpetual stew has been cooking for 37 days and counting.
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It Was Business as Usual at TwitchCon Paris as Protests Raged Throughout the City
TwitchCon Paris went on mostly normally, with the usual fanfare and introduction of new features, while protests raged on in the city.
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The Grimace Shake: How McDonald’s Turned Us All Into Brand Ambassadors
TikTok clips of the Grimace Shake showcase creator cleverness and innovation, but it’s all in the service of selling Happy Meals.
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The Unfortunate Failure of Creator Clash 2
The hyped influencer boxing event doesn’t have enough money to donate to charity.
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‘Influencer’ Review: A Refreshingly Sharp and Sinister Thriller About Social Media Exploitation
With its focus on social media engineering as a tool to be sharpened by professional manipulators, Shudder’s ‘Influencer’ (2022) is the rare web noir with a refreshing lack of cynicism; acknowledging the difficult realities of building a sustainable online following and the growing surrender of autonomy that typically yields.
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Magic Spells and Asexual Representation: How Writing Fiction on Wattpad Helped Me Embrace My Identity
Storytelling helped me come out as asexual and non-binary.
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A Bad Trip: What We Can Learn from the Shein Influencer Trip Backlash
Brand deals are the lifeblood of the creator economy, but they come with risks.
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VidCon 2023: The Adults Are Talking
Under the influence of imposter syndrome and egomaniacs, who are the new gatekeepers anyway?
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Why Twitch’s Disabled Queer Streaming Spaces Matter More Than Ever
Twitch might be a lot to navigate, especially during Pride, but that moment of finding people like you? It’s beautiful.
