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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
'Online misogyny is like a cult and the Tate Brothers are trying to sell it'
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were charged in Britain for offences including human trafficking. Critic Aimee Walsh argues their brand of online misogyny is akin to a cult Misogynist influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were this week charged in Britain for offences against three women. You would have to be living under a rock - or at least without internet access - not to have heard of this pair. Andrew has over 10million followers on X, while his brother Tristan, is a second fiddle, at just 3million followers. For our sins, Andrew is a household name. Recently, he was name-dropped on the Netflix global hit-show Adolescence. The series depicts a broader societal issue and the fatal effects of weaponised misogyny. Andrew is mentioned in relation to his online presence as a, in his words, 'misogynist'. Technology has, to my mind, enabled the worst of humanity to find an audience. Social media platforms can connect people worldwide with a community of like-minded thinkers, sometimes completely anonymously. This has opened new avenues for hatred to bubble over unabated. Let me be clear: we are in the midst of a wave of heightened misogyny that we have never witnessed before. The popularity of the Tate brothers is a testament to that. Whether through morbid fascination or genuine interest, people are watching, following, listening in their millions. From the depictions of a lavish lifestyle - of cars and money - there is more than a whiff of cult-status about the manosphere. Cults by their very nature sell an ideal that is detrimental to their followers, giving them a false set of beliefs to rigidly live their lives by. The Tate brothers' videos do not hide claims that you, dear reader, can have what the misogynist influencers are selling, from online courses to Talisman tequila - which Tristan sells for $69 (£51) a bottle. A sleight of hand of both marketing and cults alike convinces the target audience that what is being sold will grant access to a lifestyle otherwise unachievable. Millions are buying it, if not in cash but in their attention spans and through digital capital - by clicking 'follow'. But what exactly are Tate's followers watching? On May 28, Andrew shared a video released on X which on the surface appears as a response to the British charges, cloaked in the claim of 'censorship'. At time of writing, the video had been viewed 255,000 times on X. In the video, Andrew is seen garbling words as if he is a toddler speaking circles around a point. It is nearly a parody: a man sat at a Big Desk saying Big Words, his hands clasped in front of him, exuding a performance of confidence. Sentences are over pronounced, as if to make room for the words to settle into a reality that is not forthcoming. Earlier this year, I interviewed a person who had been involved in a far-right group. They described an ultra-conservatism that hated women, but any reprimand by police or media was repackaged to followers as censorship - further promoting their cause. This performative victimhood is utilised as a mask for the hatred of minority groups. They said that this was a particular tactic of theirs: 'Everything that you saw in the news you'd find it recycled on these websites painted in a very conspiratorial way… anything that happened they would recycle to fit their [far-right] narrative.' Here lies the paradox of justice to misogynist groups: if the media or justice calls out bad behaviour, it is in a warped reality a form of proof not that the misogynist has done wrong and been caught out, but rather the opposite: the misogynist figure-heads claim that they are being censored precisely because they are right. Andrew says in the video posted on May 28: 'They censor me because I'm telling the truth. If I was lying to you they would allow me to speak… The fact is, time never proves me as a liar. Time proves me as a man who knows exactly what is going to happen.' Setting aside the issue of Andrew's soothsayer credentials, I wonder how somebody with 10million followers can claim censorship? Entertaining this line of thought is to collectively lose our grip on the meaning of the word. This is not censorship; this is throwing toys out of the pram in response to the fact that the justice system exists, that it is there to test the claims and allegations put forward. Beyond this, the video descends into a glorified advert for Tate's so-called Hustlers University. The online-education program claims to have 220,000 users, who can learn Tate's approach to fitness, business mindset, or, for some reason, copywriting. Tate says of 'financial education' that 'there is only one place you can learn it - Hustler's University.' I'm sure Harvard Business School is shaking in their boots. To point out, with reasoned arguments, the absurdity at play in both the online misogyny cult and the influence of the Tate brothers is to let logic erode away. Here, they have media space, despite their claims of being censored. No doubt, that won't matter an iota. But how to reason with a form of thought that thinks of me, a woman, as less than? There is no way, but this is what I must do, as to not pass comment or push back is to allow these views to go by unchecked, as they have been on social media.
CNET
5 days ago
- General
- CNET
Clog-Bait: 9 Household Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain
There are obvious drain cloggers that most of us know to avoid disposing of in the kitchen or bathroom sink, and then there are the sneakier culprits that build up slowly or dry in the pipes to cause a clogged-up mess. No matter which variety of drain clogger you succumb to, it'll result in an annoying task for you, or worse, an expensive call to a plumber. CNET Having worked in kitchens and as the proud new owner of a home, I've learned the hard way what not to pour down a drain. Here are 9 common household items you should never pour down the drain and some tips on what to do if the sink water starts backing up. 9 household items that will clog your drain Vegetable peels Carrot, potato and other vegetable peels may fit down the drain but that's about the worst place you can put them. That organic refuse will cause backups and clogged drains faster than you can say "compost pile." Speaking of which, a compost pile or organic waste processor is exactly where those materials should go. Here's how to start a compost pile if you're new to the game. Oil and grease Bacon fat shouldn't be poured down the sink, but it can be saved and used in your next recipe. Talisman Oil and grease are two of the most common drain-clogging substances. Large amounts of cooking oil left in the skillet or a mound of leftover bacon fat from breakfast are surefire ways to build up gunk in your kitchen pipes over time. Oil should be fully cooled and placed in a sealed receptacle before being tossed. Pork fat and bacon grease can be used to flavor your next recipe or season a cast-iron skillet. Read more: 8 Ways to Use Leftover Bacon Fat Oil-based foods: Salad dressing, mayo, marinades, chili crisp Try to avoid putting large amounts of mayo or salad dressing down the kitchen drain. MemoriesThe same goes for oily foods including salad dressing, mayonnaise, marinades and more. A small spot of mayonnaise may not cause an issue, but dumping a whole bottle of past-its-prime balsamic dressing or teriyaki marinade could cause problems. Heavily oil-based foods can't be composted and should be tossed in the garbage. Coffee grounds Coffee grounds can be composted but they shouldn't go in the sink. Chris Monroe/CNET If you make a pot of coffee every morning, disposing of the grounds is just part of the routine. Coffee grounds can be composted, but they should not go down the drain. Over time, coffee grounds will build up in the pipes and cause a backup. If you don't have one, consider starting a compost pile to keep food scraps from ending up in the sink and garbage. Use this helpful trick to avoid that compost pile stench in your kitchen. Or add a countertop food scrap processor like the Lomi or Mill Bin if composting isn't in the cards. Flour Extra flour should be composted or thrown away. iStockphoto/Getty Images If you've seen what happens to flour when it mixes with water, you know why it's not a good idea to pour it down the drain. Imagine a dense bread dough trying to make its way through your pipes. Not pretty. If you have leftover flour from a baking project or a recipe, you should compost it or else throw it away. Dirt and soil Fight the urge to flush excess potting soil down the kitchen drain. Justin Tech/CNET I'm admittedly guilty of this one. The kitchen sink seems like the perfect place to transfer an indoor plant from pot to pot, but soil and other dirt types can very easily clog your drain. If you can do it without letting more than a few granules down the sink, you'll probably be OK. If heaps of potting are involved, you'd be wise to take the project outside. Rice and pasta Be it cooked or uncooked, rice does not belong in your pipes. Compost it instead. Brian Bennett/CNET Unless you have a garbage disposal, no food scraps should be going down the drain. Rice and small pasta are especially tricky since they can sneak past your drain guard and end up in pipes they shouldn't be. To stop a starch-based clog before it happens, discard leftover grains and pasta in the compost pile or trash bin if you're not composting. Paper products Paper products, no matter how thin, do not go down the kitchen drain. Angela Lang/CNET There are no paper products that should go down the drain, even those made from thin compostable. Certain kitchen products like plates, bowls and napkins can be composted, but check carefully before adding them to your kitchen pile or smart kitchen bin. Otherwise, they should be tossed. Paint Oil-based paint is about the worst thing you could pour down the kitchen sink. Try mixing it with kitty litter until it dries before disposing of it.I've been guilty of this one, too but it's time to break the habit. Because paint is liquid, it might seem like a candidate for the kitchen sink but it's not. Paint adheres to pipes and if it dries, it becomes a serious plumbing problem. One genius hack for disposing of old paint: kitty litter. Mix some litter with the old paint can until it turns solid and toss it in the garbage. Check with your local sanitation service for certified disposal facilities for oil-based paints. How to unclog a drain with household items Is there anything baking soda and vinegar can't do? Angela Lang/CNET If your drain does clog, try a combination of vinegar, baking soda and boiling water water. There are many reports from LifeProTips and Lifehacks Reddit threads of this quick fix saving homeowners in a pinch. There are also chemical drain cleaners to help get things moving -- although a plumber we spoke to told us why you should be cautious with chemical drain cleaners. To stop food and solids from getting into the kitchen drain, a $10 sink strainer will save you grief later on. Most important is knowing which foods and household materials to keep out of the kitchen sink and avoid a clogged pipe catastrophe in the first place. FAQs
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘He ain't got Declan Rice to help' – Arsenal-mad boxer fired brutal warning by Tottenham rival Viddal Riley
SPURS-MAD Viddal Riley is out for North London bragging rights against Gooner Chev Clarke - and warned Declan Rice cannot save him. The pair of cruiserweights meet for the British title on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's mega-fight on Saturday. Advertisement 4 Viddal Riley with Tottenham legend Ledley King Credit: Alex Morton/THFC 4 Chev Clarke is a big Arsenal fan Credit: X @C4CHEV And the pride of capital is also on the line as Arsenal fan Clarke travels behind enemy lines Riley, 27, said: 'That's great, stuff like that. I just like it. "At the end of the day he's my opponent, so if he just racks up a list of things that to be my opposition. If it's club support or whatever, I'm here for it. 'There's nothing but friction between us anyway, so I'm like, 'You're Arsenal and on top of it you're coming to Spurs.' Yeah man, it's good.' Advertisement Riley has watched in horror this season as his beloved Spurs sit 16th in the Premier League table. And what's worse, rivals Arsenal are flying high, into the Champions League semi-final after Talisman Declan Rice But Riley, ahead of their title fight, said: 'Unfortunately, he ain't got Declan Rice to help him. This is all on the Chev but that does add a little spice to it. Advertisement Most read in Boxing Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn THE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st Century Familial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person. SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard. Latest News All the info Eubank Jr vs Benn - Start time, full undercard, TV and stream for huge night CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 4 'I do think it is a nice little twist in the storyline and the and the narrative. "But the main thing is we're gonna be throwing bangs and I look forward to doing that and the challenge.' Advertisement Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's 30-year blood feud plays out in new big budget video starring KSI ahead of epic fight The night's headliner will see Eubank, 35, and Benn, 28, renew a family rivalry over three decades old. Their middleweight grudge match Riley opens the card and hopes to be one of the thousands watching the blockbuster main event. He said: "Life likes to throw spanners in the works, but based on where I believe I'm on the card, which is like the first on the main card that, there should be enough time. Advertisement 'We've gotta see how the fight goes, we've gotta see what's happening, but I definitely, would like to have the opportunity to watch the main event with the British title in hand.' But an early knockout could help Riley get to his ringside seat on time. Read more on the Irish Sun He grinned: 'There's always a possibility that can happen. We see in my last fight, it was at heavyweight also and we did less than six minutes. 'So it definitely has the ability to have a short night but the whole camp is to prepare for the longest.' Advertisement 4 Viddal Riley is 12-0 in his career Credit: Getty
