I've been thinking a lot about Charli D'Amelio.
It's hard to tell what the vibe of summer 2026 was.
Let's take a look at the media that shaped this culture writer.
Lore Drop
Who is this modestly viral character everyone is talking about?
There's been many a lawsuit on my timeline this week.
Quite a bit of drama this week online, from Pickle rentals to GoFundMes for dental surgery.
To uphold an illusion of morality, we've allowed panopticontent to thrive.
They're increasingly being tapped to normalize unsavory trends among women.
We're changing a couple things over here so please read (:
The case of Danielle Johnson—aka Mystic Lipstick—opened up a dialogue about spirituality and mental crisis.
Influencers
He’s just a raccoon and his name is JIMOTHY 💜
Google's AI Overview had the wrong "Love Island USA" winner listed ahead of the season finale on July 12.
In this tradwife era, those who have been there and done that are disrupting the fantasy.
Discourse
From Taylor Swift to Madonna to Beyoncé, it was a big weekend for the A-list pop stars.
Fan Culture
Drama between two New York City roommates has gone viral—and honestly kind of irritated people.
Controversies
Is “How do you feel about KC from Love Island?” the new “Do you listen to podcasts?”
TV
We’re seeing the subtle ways the manosphere bleeds into "Love Island USA."
“Hot Girls Read” and “Hot Girl Walks” are trademarked. Hot girls everywhere are not happy about it.
Do we have the juice to make summer 2026 like summer 2016?
Fans of the Knicks and the World Cup have created the most joyous corners of the internet.
Trends
Spotify Reserved is offering what many music fans have wanted for years.
A few Tomodachi Life resources and a lot of links
Here is my photo diary from Boy Throb's first live show in New York City.
Events
James Charles told a Spirit Airlines employee to pull herself by the bootstraps.
A few more thoughts on the obsession with having taste.
