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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:
A self-described “sad beige mom” has sparked a debate among parents online as to whether or not a dull-colored room can impact a kid in a negative way, the Charli XCX/Converse sneaker collaboration has fans questioning the printed-on ripped look, and Lady Gaga and Tim Burton’s “Dead Dance” collaboration is the latest to be accused of using generative AI.
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⚡️ Today in Internet Culture
“I want the colors”: Daughter of “sad beige mom” tries to brighten up her room, breaks hearts
A TikTok video by a self-described “sad beige mom” went viral after her daughter took it upon herself to add some color to her bedroom. The August post reignited some of the debate around whether the neutral aesthetic that peaked in 2023 can hinder a child’s brain development.
Fans who ordered Charli XCX’s special edition Converse shoes share their disappointment after they arrive in the mail
Fans of DJ and pop artist Charli XCX quickly sold out her collaboration sneaker with Converse. However, some say they were confused when they finally opened the package. “I got mine today, and I hate them. Can’t wait to send them back,” a commenter says.
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Fans question if Lady Gaga and Tim Burton’s “Dead Dance” collaboration was made with generative AI assistance
Lady Gaga announced her new music video in a post on X earlier this week, launching alongside Netflix’s Wednesday’s second season. The black and white film-style video features the singer dancing erratically in a creepy scene, filled with haunted dolls. However, some viewers are questioning whether the movements of said dolls were actually created by AI generative effects.
🕸️ Crawling the Web
🤠 California Governor Gavin Newsom has added Kid Rock to his list of MAGA folks to troll over the past month, and people online can’t get enough of it.
🎮 A Call of Duty movie is in the works, marking the first time the game will be adapted for film or television—so gamers have a lot to say about the news.
👖 Clothing company Levi Strauss mentioned “rising anti-Americanism” in a U.K. business registry as a reason for potential slumping sales.
🫣 TikTokers are collectively coming to terms with the phrase “recreational arguing” after it started to make the rounds on the social media platform.
🧑💻 David Dobrik’s job listing is being picked apart by creators and internet trolls on LinkedIn and beyond.
🚙 A woman flipped her car seconds after singing an iconic Britney Spears lyric in a viral TikTok video.
🔥 Hot on the Dot
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