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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Have you ever overhyped a hobby on social media to impress your crush? You might suffer from Downbaditis
It was mid-winter when I found myself shivering on a slippery rock, staring out to sea. The waves in front of me were growling and my gut responded in kind. Instead of listening to it, I wrestled into a wetsuit and pulled the goggles I'd had since year 5 over my head. I signalled my friend to start recording. Then, I walked in. By walked, I mean slipped. Violently. The ocean licked me off the rocks and sucked me under with glee. After a few seconds of panicked tumbling, I surfaced with a mouthful of salt water. My friend laughed. I laughed, then coughed, then laughed again. I was overjoyed because she had just recorded a moment I was sure would capture my crush's attention. It was a mission I was willing to complete at any cost. Even if that cost was my dignity. Or even, my life. I didn't know it at the time, but I was suffering from an illness known as Downbaditis. Put simply, it is a state of spiritual psychosis triggered by a crush and/or intense courting period. Victims of Downbaditis display an insatiable need for validation from their chosen suitor. Ironically, a suitor's ineligibility may worsen symptoms. These include, but are not limited to: overhyping hobbies, appearing effortlessly hot on Instagram Stories and pretending you have ever gone for an 'ocean swim'. Being 'down bad' is not a new experience. Usher wrote about it in 2001 with U Got It Bad. The entire plot of The Great Gatsby revolves around Jay throwing lavish parties for Daisy's affection. Charli xcx extrapolated on this well-worn tradition in her sleeper hit Party 4 U. She even secured a cake, champagne and a party bag with purple pills, no less. Perhaps she'd watched The Matrix with her betrothed but she never got around to asking red or blue? It's hard to know but one thing's for sure: she was suffering from a critical case of Downbaditis. The modern strain of Downbaditis can be traced back to the invention of Snapchat Stories. It was the first time regular people could post their most banal daily goings-on without the judgment of a full Facebook post. You had permission to post every little thing, because it disappeared after 24 hours and could only be replied to via direct message. It felt so chill, so flippant, so unscripted, so real. You could pretend to love Drake without your friends pointing out you only knew Hotline Bling because it played on loop at the Foot Locker you worked at in 2016. Last week, I invited my Instagram community to share stories of times they had fallen prey to Downbaditis. The responses came in thick and fast. Some were vintage – like the woman who went to high school Christian group meetings despite being '1,000% an atheist'. Another played the clarinet for the entirety of her secondary education because there was a hot guy in the band. A third school-age memory was from someone who memorised every single AFL player's name in primary school so they could talk to the boy they liked. The illness is lifelong, you see. They grew all the more deranged as time wore on. Like the woman who wore off-the-shoulder tops for an entire year because her crush said he 'liked shoulders'. One respondent started learning Afrikaans after a first date. Another lied and said that they saw whales because their crush liked them. 'It wasn't whale season,' she said ominously. 'And he knew'. I also asked my audience to share times they had clocked that they were on the receiving end of someone's Downbaditis. One woman told me that her friend was seeing a guy who seemed sweet. 'On one of their first dates, he offered to order them some dinner. She said she'd like some chicken nuggets. They locked in and all was well until his flatmates came home. They couldn't believe their eyes because he'd been vegan for six years.' What I learnt while receiving responses was that Downbaditis strikes everyone. Every gender, every age. It is non-denominational and that is what makes it so dangerous. It is often only diagnosable after the fact. For me, I barely clock my Downbaditis until it's too late and I've bought a surfboard. Subscribers to attachment theory could argue that Downbaditis is a sign of anxious attachment. It could be. It could also be a feature of the human condition. At its core, Downbaditis is just yearning. A creative strain, for sure. To yearn is a treat – it means you are alive and open. Married people blow up their whole lives to feel it again. So I say yearn while you can. Take up Spanish to impress someone, like one guy I spoke to. 'I learnt it on Duolingo to impress a Chilean girl,' he told me. 'And now, whenever I see a loaf of bread, a voice of regret in my head sighs 'el pan'.' It hurts, but it's a lot more exciting than plain old bread. Lucinda Price is a writer, presenter and comedian
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rod Wave Reportedly Arrested For Multiple Felony Charges
Renowned rapper and singer Rodarius Marcell Green, or Rod Wave, as is his professional name, is currently making headlines following his arrest in Georgia. Wave's detention in a Fulton County jail comes in the wake of an incident that occurred on April 21. While authorities are maintaining complete radio silence over why they decided to apprehend the Great Gatsby singer, here's everything we know about his case so far. On May 20, 2025, officials of a Fulton County jail put Rod Wave under arrest due to his involvement in an undisclosed incident from April 21. While the Georgia police have yet to reveal details of the said episode, they have charged the 26-year-old musician with as many as 13 felony counts. The charges against Rod Wave range from aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a felony, and pointing a gun at someone to criminal damage to property, reckless conduct, and tampering with evidence. As mentioned before, it remains unknown as to what Rod Wave did to initiate his arrest. However, certain unconfirmed reports indicate that the incident may center around the one-time Billboard Music Awards nominee misbehaving with a woman, according to The Express Tribune. Despite his initial apprehension, officials released Wave on the very same day after the hip-hop artist posted surety bonds. This would be the third time that the Florida-born singer has encountered legal troubles in his promising yet short career. He infamously faced a dropped battery charge in 2022. Two years later, in 2024, police arrested Rod Wave in a firearm-related case but discarded the case shortly afterward. Despite falling onto the radar of law enforcers due to his antics on a consistent basis, Wave continues to make strides in the music industry. Most recently, he composed a single titled Sinners in collaboration with the Michael B. Jordan-led film of the same name. At the time of writing, Rod Wave's legal representatives have yet to issue any official statement regarding his arrest. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon. The post Rod Wave Reportedly Arrested For Multiple Felony Charges appeared first on Mandatory.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Ella Ding is pregnant! Married At First Sight star expecting first child with husband Guy Palermo
Married At First Sight star Ella Ding has announced she's pregnant with her first child. The former reality TV star, 31, took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to announce the exciting news. In a series of photos, Ella posed alongside her husband Guy Palermo, who she married last year, while displaying her small baby bump and a positive Clearblue pregnancy test. Another snap showed several Polaroids of her showing off her bump, plus a selfie with Guy and a sonogram image of their baby on the way. 'Somewhere between healing and hustling, the next chapter quietly chose us,' she captioned her post. 'Baby Palermo you've already made our story sweeter & given us the best news of 2025 yet.' Shortly after her wedding, Ella revealed she was planning on having kids. 'I'm not in any rush to have children, that's about it really. I don't really know' she said in a video. 'Ideally I would like to say I would like to have kids in a year and a half to two years but I don't know how long that could take.' Ella and Guy shocked fans when they said 'I do' in a surprise wedding ceremony back in April 2024. The former MAFS star took to Instagram to confirm they had exchanged vows, just weeks after announcing their engagement. She announced that she and Guy wed in a secret ceremony ahead of their reception at The Prahran Arcade's Sophia venue in Melbourne. After keeping their nuptials secret, the newlyweds then surprised their friends with their marriage news at Ella's 30th Great Gatsby themed birthday party that evening. In an epic twist, they revealed the news in a sweet video played at the party, showing Ella footage of as a child, before clips from their wedding played. Their friends were left completely shocked and broke down in tears upon learning of the happy news, as the birthday bash turned into a surprise wedding reception. Revealing the big surprise publicly, Ella and her friends shared an array of photographs from the special day to their respective Instagram pages. Ella gave an insight into her and Guy's romantic wedding vows as they were shown gushing over their love for one another in a tear-jerking video. Ella declared to him: 'I believe every experience we've been through in life has prepared us to be ready for each other now. 'Guy you are my best friend and I love you so much. Thank you for choosing me and what I come with, quirks and all, I can't wait to do the rest of my life with you.' While Guy said: 'You are the single most beautiful person in the world to me every single day, you're my best friend my confidant and my life partner and I'll always feel blessed to have you by my side and I love you.' Ella's pregnancy announcement comes less than two months after her former best friend Domenica Calarco announced she was expecting her first child.
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Major airport favourite gets glow up with tasty food, premium drinks and the best plane spotting views
AVIATION lovers are set to love this busy spot for delicious food, buzzing atmosphere and the best plane spotting views. Less than an hour from 7 Hook & Ladder at Weston Airport has been revamped Credit: COLLECT 7 Diners can enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch while watching planes land and take off Credit: COLLECT 7 The Hook & Ladder restaurant makes the perfect day out for all the family 7 The new look restaurant is bustling with visitors Credit: The newly revamped Birthday celebrations, friend groups and aviation enthusiasts chattered over food. The new look restaurant boasted a modern Great Gatsby look with cosy cushioned booths, chic lighting, marble flooring and a sleek bar. As soon as my eyes were drawn to a statement clock in the body of an aeroplane, I knew this was the spot for me. READ MORE ON TRAVEL This busy airport is a hive of activity with planes and helicopters hitting the runway as visitors indulge in tasty dishes. The award-winning Irish family-run eatery had a selection of mouth-watering options on the brunch menu from 13.95. From the Mother Clucker, a crispy buttermilk chicken breast, to the Biscoff French Toast, I was torn for choice. The Ampersand Eggs with beet hummus and mashed avocado did not disappoint. Most read in News Travel Breakfast options include Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes, Homemade Granola and the Chicken & Waffle Stack. While the lunch menu boasts the Fireman's Chicken Curry, Ballycotton Smoked Salmon and the Weston Club Sandwich. Emotional scenes as Irish Lebanon peacekeepers arrive home in Dublin Airport Those with a sweet tooth will love the scrumptious section of home baked cakes from their in store bakery. Airport officials said there are great photo opportunities. They said: 'Dublin Weston Airport is an ideal location for 'Our new From flying clubs to air displays to A unique charity event, Run the Runway, was held at the airport last month where participants could run or walk 3k or 5k along the iconic runway. The National Flight Centre pilot academy, which has operated at Dublin Weston Airport since 1977, is now in the process of a full fleet renewal. This historic airport was established by Darby Kennedy in 1931. Over close to a century, Dublin Weston Airport has undergone many additions and enhancements, including a tarmac runway, new control tower, hangers, VOR and a terminal building. In 2021, the airport was bought by a consortium of aviation enthusiasts. A full modernisation of the airport security infrastructure has taken place with over €3m invested. For more information and make a booking visit 7 It's the perfect place for plane spotting Credit: COLLECT 7 The airport has numerous aircrafts landing and taking off Credit: COLLECT 7 A charity event was held at the airport last month Credit: Facebook
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
I've been to New York 200 times – my best kept secrets for top city views and cheap late night pizza
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FLIGHT attendant who has been to New York hundreds of times has revealed her best kept secrets for tourists heading to the city. Aer Lingus cabin crew member Susan has visited the city 200 times, as well as lived there until she was 10 years old before moving to Dublin. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Susan lived in New York until she was 10 Credit: Mccann / Susan Breslin Having worked with the airline for seven years, she shared some of her top tips for people wanting to get the most out of their holiday. Best food Susan said a slice of pizza is a "must try" while in New York. When it comes to the best place, she said her favourite was Joe's Pizza off Times Square. She said: It's the first stop my Aer Lingus crew and I make when we land at night, because it's open late and is the perfect jet lag cure."' She also said: 'For breakfast, you have to get a bagel, nowhere else in the world does bagels like New Yorkers. "My personal go-to is a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel, but there are hundreds of options. When it comes to dinner, she said the best places both Little Italy and Chinatown, rather than American chains. She finished by saying: "It's great to finish your day with some of the world's best Italian or Chinese food. Little Italy and Chinatown are perfect for casual dining - I dream of the Chinese and Italian in New York when back in the UK. For something a bit fancier, Susan said both her and the crew like is Smith & Wollenski on 49th and 3rd for reliable options including steak." 'Go full Great Gatsby to get the best out of New York - not just the city, but the state' 5 Joe's Pizza is where Susan and the other crew always go Credit: Mccann / Susan Breslin 5 Otherwise she said she dreams of the food found in Little Italy Credit: Alamy Best attractions While Susan admits everyone should go to places like Central Park and the Statue of Liberty, the museums also shouldn't be missed. She explained: "There are incredible museums to visit like the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Natural History. "If you visit in winter months, the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Centre and Bryant Park are my favourite. "Go ice-skating, watch a Broadway show, walk the Highline in Manhattan - you can do so much especially when using the hop-on and hop-off bus." The views of the city come from her "secret" spot. She said: "While you can get a great view from The Edge, my ideal location to view The Empire State Building is an amazing rooftop bar called 230 fifth." Want to explore a trendy neighbourhood? Head to Astoria in Queens. 5 A little-known rooftop bar is one of the best views of the city Credit: Mccann / Susan Breslin Susan said: "It's an up-and-coming neighbourhood for bars and food. "There is a great family-owned restaurant called Pomeroy, the food and cocktails are amazing. 'New York is a city I could never get sick of. "It's filled with amazing Skyscrapers, cultures, and insanely delicious food from all over the world, in one lively location. "New York is home to the best restaurants, theatre, fashion and music, which makes it one of the most popular destinations for tourists.' We also spoke to travel expert Nicole Lawson who visits at least six times a year, who has some other money-saving tips. And Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor, revealed her budget New York tips.
