Wicked star says flying without accessible lavatories is “barbaric and dehumanizing”
Plus: Everybody's experimenting with wall friction.
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Marissa Bode opened up about life while flying as a disabled person in an honest video.
Owners of LG televisions are upset that the latest WebOS update included Microsoft’s AI, Copilot, and it won’t go away.
Just in time for the holiday, a “wall friction” experiment you can try with the family.
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“Barbaric and dehumanizing”: Wicked’s Marissa Bode speaks out about lack of accessible bathrooms on airplanes
Wicked actress Marissa Bode posted a vulnerable video describing what happened during a recent flight from New York.
While she said that she hesitated to share it, disabled travelers faced routine humiliation in the air, and she wanted to spotlight some of the many problems they face. Because airplanes still lack accessible bathrooms, she explained, basic bodily needs become emergencies rather than expectations.
“Designed to just harvest my data”: LG TV consumers discover the latest update downloaded Microsoft Copilot—and can’t be deleted
The complaints first gained traction on Reddit. There, people vented their frustrations over AI and tech companies trying to force people to use it in everything. Commenters shared similar stories from their own living rooms, with many saying the update crossed a line.
According to users, the latest webOS update automatically installed Microsoft Copilot on certain LG TV models. After installation, the Copilot tile appeared to be pinned and couldn’t be removed.
“If you’re my landlord, keep scrolling”: What is wall friction? TikTokers are making random objects into art
The viral wall friction trick is taking over social media. From pencils to full-sized chairs, content creators are testing a wide range of objects to see if the trick works.
Wall friction content began trending across social media platforms in early December 2025 as creators reacted to the trick in astonishment while decorating their walls with unexpected art.
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