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NDTV
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Video Shows Delightful Art Of Making Japanese Mochi, Internet Is Impressed
The sweet, chewy mochi from Japan has captured hearts around the world. But have you ever wondered what goes into crafting these tender treats? A newly viral video has given the internet a glimpse into the traditional Japanese art of making mochi, showcasing the intense yet mesmerising process that yields these pillowy pastries. The footage, filmed at the Nakatanidou shop in Nara City, captures the incredibly fast and synchronised mochi-making process. The workers are seen pounding the dough using traditional mochitsuki techniques. They alternate between heavy beatings from two different wooden mallets. The softened dough is then filled with an array of sweet surprises, from classic red bean paste and white bean paste to modern twists like ice cream, custard, fresh strawberries, and even cookie dough. To finish, the mochi is delicately dusted with a layer of soybean powder, adding a subtle nutty flavour and silky texture to the treat. While there are no strict set times, demonstrations occur roughly every 30 minutes throughout the day. The side note read, 'Mochi pounding in Nara at Nakatanidou. There is a show every 30 minutes.' Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by coucou it's Estelle (@ellevousguide) The internet was enchanted by the post. One user wrote, "These were phenomenal and still worth the hype. The softest mochi I had in Japan." "I saw the same spot in Nara! Oh how I miss the mochi in Japan!!!" read a reaction. Someone else commented, "The best mochis I've had." "They are really not worth the struggle of making them," remarked a user. Another recalled, "Mochi was good. The tourists were savages tho." "These are by far the BEST mochi I've tried in Japan," read a comment. A user said, "This place made me realize there's mochi that's TOO soft for me."
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Conner Estelle And Why Is Internet Celebrating 'Fascist' Losing His Job?
Last Updated: Connor Estelle has gone viral for admitting that he is a fascist which resulted in him losing his job. A man's self-confession that he is a fascist resulted in him being fired from his job. Conner Estelle recently appeared on an episode of Jubilee where he faced journalist Mehdi Hasan. The episode titled '1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives" featured Hasan going against 20 far-right conservatives. The episode, uploaded on Sunday, has raked in upwards of 5 million views after the controversial views shared by some of the participants. However, it was Hasan's interaction with Estelle that grabbed the most attention from social media users. Here's the timeline of events that have unfolded thus far: Estelle Doesn't Hold Back Jubilee, a media company renowned for videos that bring together people with diverse perspectives to discuss social and political issues, encourages open dialogue through a shared platform. It recently released a 1-hour and 40-minute video featuring 20 far-right conservatives candidly sharing their beliefs. Conner Estelle, among the 20, gained notoriety after he confessed that he was a fascist. 'I, frankly, don't care being called a Nazi at all." When Hasan asked Estelle if he were a fan of the Nazis, the latter said: 'Well, they persecuted the church a little bit. I am not a fan of that." When quizzed about the persecution of the jews, Estelle responded by saying that he did not support any human being's dignity being assaulted as he identified as a catholic. On being asked if he condemned the Nazi persecution of the jews, Estelle, in a casual tone, said: 'I think there was a little persecution of the jews." His name is Connor James Estelle. He's a Catholic commentator known as 'Pinesap."He said this to @mehdirhasan, and got fired from his job. Boo hoo. Ita semper fascistis. Thus always to fascists. #ItaSemperFascistis #MAGAHallOfShame #ConnorEstelle — Turn Tennessee Blue. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇵🇸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@TurnTNBlue) July 22, 2025 The following day, Estelle appeared on a RiftTV podcast where he revealed that he had been fired from his job after his contentious views were aired on-air. 'Unfortunately, I lost my job as a result. And no one really is to be blamed for that. It's just the culture that kind of exists currently surrounding the manner in which you are cancelled for voicing," he said. GiveSendGo Estelle then started a fundraiser as an 'emergency fund" on GiveSendGo in a bid to raise $15K. Blaming the cancel culture and political discrimination, the fascist man hoped for donations from those who agreed with his beliefs and supported voicing such views as they were 'fully legal". 'My name is Connor and I was recently shown in the latest Jubilee episode, as a result, unfortunately I was subsequently released from my job. I'm raising money as an emergency fund and for other expenses while I look for a new job. Unfortunately voicing fully legal traditional right wing political views results in real consequences. This is cancel culture and political discrimination on full display." (GiveSendGo) At the time of writing this, the fundraiser has exceeded the goal, and the raised amount is a touch over $34K. Internet Rejoices Estelle's controversial digital footprint was dug by Internet sleuths who celebrated his recent unemployment but urged companies and potential employers to beware of his inflammatory posts and beliefs he exhibits in public. Pinesap is Connor James Estelle from Colorado. Make sure everyone potentially hiring him knows he is a fascist. — truthlafayette (@truthlafayette) July 22, 2025 'Connor Estelle's shameless embrace of fascist ideology not only cost him his job but also exposed him as a dangerous relic of hate, unfit for any civilized workplace," a user on X wrote. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:11 IST News explainers Who Is Conner Estelle And Why Is Internet Celebrating 'Fascist' Losing His Job? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Connor Estelle? Man loses job after 'I'm a fascist' remark; raises $20K in donations
Screengrab A man who openly described himself as a 'fascist' during a political debate is now claiming he was fired from his job for expressing his views — and is asking for donations online to support himself. Connor Estelle, appeared on an episode of Surrounded, a debate series by Jubilee. He was one of 20 conservatives debating progressive host Mehdi Hasan. The episode, which has now crossed nearly 4 million views, featured Estelle defending autocracy and expressing no concern about being called a Nazi. He has now launched a fundraiser on the Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo, claiming he lost his job due to 'traditional right-wing views' and is a victim of cancel culture. He hasn't revealed where he worked or what role he held. — TurnTNBlue (@TurnTNBlue) Who is Connor Estelle? Estelle goes by the name Pinesap in his fundraising appeal. In Jubilee's Surrounded debate show, Estelle openly supported autocracy and responded with 'Yeah, I am,' when asked if he would describe himself as a fascist. His laughter and ease while making the admission drew sharp reactions online. When asked about Nazi persecution, Estelle dismissed concerns by saying he 'frankly doesn't care' about being called a Nazi, and that the Nazis 'persecuted the church a little bit.' When pressed about the Holocaust and Jewish persecution, he admitted it was 'bad' but quickly moved on. On GiveSendGo, Estelle says he's raising money because 'voicing legal traditional right-wing views' cost him his job. The fundraiser has already crossed $20,000. Some donors used white supremacist codes, including '88', which stands for 'Heil Hitler.' Estelle spoke about losing his job on the Rift Report podcast, again without naming his former employer. He blamed 'secularism' and 'relativism' for the backlash, claiming such beliefs are no longer accepted in public discourse. Estelle identifies as a Catholic . GiveSendGo has previously been criticised for hosting campaigns linked to extremist causes, including those by January 6 rioters.
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The 14 vintage baby names from 1900 surging in popularity as parents go for ‘cheerful, colourful & celestial' choices
WE all know picking a baby name doesn't come easily for parents, but as with most things, trends come back around time and time again. And in recent years, it seems many parents are gaining inspiration from the 1900s as many 2 Picking a name for your baby? Here's what names are growing in popularity Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 Many of the popular names are from the 1900s as parents want traditional names back Credit: Getty It appears that many vintage names have stood the test of time as over 14 names from the era are being used by millennial parents. So if you're an expecting parent and Baby name experts at top boy and girl names from the era making a comeback and why they're getting popular again. Girl Names Adelaide READ MO~RE ON BABY NAMES According to the moniker experts, names with the 'ad' sound like Adeline, Madeline, Addison, and Adele are all on the rise in the UK, but Adelaide is arguably the most distinctive of the bunch. There are also plenty of nickname options that come with the name including Addie and Heidi, the latter of which is a longtime favourite in the UK. Bea Originally, this was a nickname for the Most read in Fabulous British parents love this take on the classic name and was ranked within the Top 100 names from 2013 to 2019. Mum accused of 'child abuse' after showing off 'giant' 4-month-old baby whose size is 'off the charts' Birdie "Birdie rose over 180 spots between 2022 and 2023, making it an extremely hot name," says "It was once a nickname for full forms like Bertha and Berenice, which are unlikely to come back into fashion anytime soon." Cecilia According to the data, Cecilia is on the rise in many English-speaking countries, including the US and UK. It's a classic name from the Victorian era but it was neglected as other trendy traditional names gained popularity like Amelia and Charlotte. However, due to being forgotten for years, it now has a fresher feel parents are loving. Estelle Estelle and other starry and celestial names (think Celeste, Luna, Aurora, Nova, Selena) are really having a moment right now according to the name pros. Parents who are drawn to the celestial name trend as well as vintage names are likely to use Estelle. Goldie While this was traditionally a nickname for someone with blonde hair, Goldie is now fair game for the birth certificate. "It rose over 260 spots on the charts in 2023, making it one of the fastest-rising girl names in the UK," adds Nameberry. "Many parents like its cheerful and colourful associations." Henrietta We Brits love a unique name apparently, and Henrietta fits the bill . With other traditional yet rarely used names like Matilda, Harriet, and Ottilie going mainstream, Henrietta has captured parents' eyes. Opal Another trend Nameberry has picked up on is 'O' names becoming more and more popular. Olivia, Orla, Olive, and Ottilie have surged in use and Opal appeals as an option that has the trendy sound without the widespread popularity (for now). Viola Floral names like Lily, Poppy, Daisy, and of course, Violet, have always been popular in the UK. But Viola is an alternative with a strong vintage sensibility and a music connection that will appeal to certain sets of parents. The struggle of choosing a baby name CHLOE Morgan, a Senior Writer at Fabulous, has revealed her dilemma on choosing a baby name... At 35 weeks pregnant, by far the trickiest part of pregnancy for me in the past few months (minus the insomnia and countless night-time wee breaks!) has been trying to decide on a baby name. The dilemmas are endless... My partner and I went for a private scan to find out the gender as early as we could - partly due to the fact we thought it would make baby naming so much easier because we'd only have to come up with a list of names for one gender rather than two. How wrong we were... I was absolutely thrilled to be told I was expecting the baby girl I'd already dreamed of, but being one of the last of my friends to fall pregnant, I've had countless conversations over the years with excited pals discussing their top With each friend mentioning at least 10 possible monikers, I can't help but feel like several are now a no-go even though I know it's something that none of them would mind in the slightest - it's a total me problem! The debate comes up time and time again on social media forums - can you choose the same name that was a "potential" for a friend's baby? It's a very divisive topic and opinions are always I don't want to be THAT person. While some will argue there's thousands of other names out there to choose from, others will say you need to choose YOUR all, there's no guarantee that person will even have another baby. Then there's also the issue of finding a name you to research it online and read one negative comment amongst hundreds of positives that you just can't shake off. I made that very mistake when I fell in love with a certain name (I won't reveal it because I don't want to ruin it for others!) ...only to see someone point out that it constantly gets autocorrected on a phone to something rather rude instead. So, back to the drawing board we went.. Just five weeks to go and it looks like our little one is going to be known as 'baby gal' for a little while longer! Boy Names Alvin Classic names starting with Al- like Alfred and Albert — not to mention Alfie and Albie — have always been popular in the U. Alvin and Alvie follow the trend as well but as it has been neglected for so long, it has a certain uniqueness to it (for now). Laurence A traditional choice that is neither too common nor too obscure, Laurence appeals to parents searching for the perfect 'sweet spot' boy name says the naming experts. Plus, this spelling easily lends itself to the nickname Laurie. Laurie Laurie is a soft and gentle boy name with a classic British nickname vibe. It saw a jump in usage after the release of Greta Gerwig's Little Women adaptation in 2019 played by Timothée Chalamet. Ozzie / Ozzy Ozzy is the dominant form of this name, but both variations are rising across the English-speaking world. The name is energetic and makes for a great nickname for other 'O' names like Oliver, Otis, and Otto. However, Ozzy full forms like Oswald and Osborn have yet to join the UK charts.
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The 14 vintage baby names from 1900 surging in popularity as parents go for ‘cheerful, colourful & celestial' choices
Plus, one mum shares her struggle on picking the perfect baby name FLASHBACK The 14 vintage baby names from 1900 surging in popularity as parents go for 'cheerful, colourful & celestial' choices WE all know picking a baby name doesn't come easily for parents, but as with most things, trends come back around time and time again. And in recent years, it seems many parents are gaining inspiration from the 1900s as many names from the Victorian era are making a comeback. 2 Picking a name for your baby? Here's what names are growing in popularity Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 Many of the popular names are from the 1900s as parents want traditional names back Credit: Getty It appears that many vintage names have stood the test of time as over 14 names from the era are being used by millennial parents. So if you're an expecting parent and looking for a name that will be loved for decades you may want to keep reading. Baby name experts at Nameberry have shared the 14 top boy and girl names from the era making a comeback and why they're getting popular again. Girl Names Adelaide According to the moniker experts, names with the 'ad' sound like Adeline, Madeline, Addison, and Adele are all on the rise in the UK, but Adelaide is arguably the most distinctive of the bunch. There are also plenty of nickname options that come with the name including Addie and Heidi, the latter of which is a longtime favourite in the UK. Bea Originally, this was a nickname for the moniker Beatrice, but it has fast become a name in its own right. British parents love this take on the classic name and was ranked within the Top 100 names from 2013 to 2019. Mum accused of 'child abuse' after showing off 'giant' 4-month-old baby whose size is 'off the charts' Birdie "Birdie rose over 180 spots between 2022 and 2023, making it an extremely hot name," says Nameberry. "It was once a nickname for full forms like Bertha and Berenice, which are unlikely to come back into fashion anytime soon." Cecilia According to the data, Cecilia is on the rise in many English-speaking countries, including the US and UK. It's a classic name from the Victorian era but it was neglected as other trendy traditional names gained popularity like Amelia and Charlotte. However, due to being forgotten for years, it now has a fresher feel parents are loving. Estelle Estelle and other starry and celestial names (think Celeste, Luna, Aurora, Nova, Selena) are really having a moment right now according to the name pros. Parents who are drawn to the celestial name trend as well as vintage names are likely to use Estelle. Goldie While this was traditionally a nickname for someone with blonde hair, Goldie is now fair game for the birth certificate. "It rose over 260 spots on the charts in 2023, making it one of the fastest-rising girl names in the UK," adds Nameberry. "Many parents like its cheerful and colourful associations." Henrietta We Brits love a unique name apparently, and Henrietta fits the bill. With other traditional yet rarely used names like Matilda, Harriet, and Ottilie going mainstream, Henrietta has captured parents' eyes. Opal Another trend Nameberry has picked up on is 'O' names becoming more and more popular. Olivia, Orla, Olive, and Ottilie have surged in use and Opal appeals as an option that has the trendy sound without the widespread popularity (for now). Viola Floral names like Lily, Poppy, Daisy, and of course, Violet, have always been popular in the UK. But Viola is an alternative with a strong vintage sensibility and a music connection that will appeal to certain sets of parents. The struggle of choosing a baby name CHLOE Morgan, a Senior Writer at Fabulous, has revealed her dilemma on choosing a baby name... At 35 weeks pregnant, by far the trickiest part of pregnancy for me in the past few months (minus the insomnia and countless night-time wee breaks!) has been trying to decide on a baby name. The dilemmas are endless... My partner and I went for a private scan to find out the gender as early as we could - partly due to the fact we thought it would make baby naming so much easier because we'd only have to come up with a list of names for one gender rather than two. How wrong we were... I was absolutely thrilled to be told I was expecting the baby girl I'd already dreamed of, but being one of the last of my friends to fall pregnant, I've had countless conversations over the years with excited pals discussing their top baby which I wish I could go back in time and un-hear. With each friend mentioning at least 10 possible monikers, I can't help but feel like several are now a no-go even though I know it's something that none of them would mind in the slightest - it's a total me problem! The debate comes up time and time again on social media forums - can you choose the same name that was a "potential" for a friend's baby? It's a very divisive topic and opinions are always I don't want to be THAT person. While some will argue there's thousands of other names out there to choose from, others will say you need to choose YOUR all, there's no guarantee that person will even have another baby. Then there's also the issue of finding a name you to research it online and read one negative comment amongst hundreds of positives that you just can't shake off. I made that very mistake when I fell in love with a certain name (I won't reveal it because I don't want to ruin it for others!) ...only to see someone point out that it constantly gets autocorrected on a phone to something rather rude instead. So, back to the drawing board we went.. Just five weeks to go and it looks like our little one is going to be known as 'baby gal' for a little while longer! Boy Names Alvin Classic names starting with Al- like Alfred and Albert — not to mention Alfie and Albie — have always been popular in the U. Alvin and Alvie follow the trend as well but as it has been neglected for so long, it has a certain uniqueness to it (for now). Laurence A traditional choice that is neither too common nor too obscure, Laurence appeals to parents searching for the perfect 'sweet spot' boy name says the naming experts. Plus, this spelling easily lends itself to the nickname Laurie. Laurie Laurie is a soft and gentle boy name with a classic British nickname vibe. It saw a jump in usage after the release of Greta Gerwig's Little Women adaptation in 2019 played by Timothée Chalamet. Ozzie/Ozzy Ozzy is the dominant form of this name, but both variations are rising across the English-speaking world. The name is energetic and makes for a great nickname for other 'O' names like Oliver, Otis, and Otto. However, Ozzy full forms like Oswald and Osborn have yet to join the UK charts.
