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The Guardian
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jordan Shea: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
I grew up pretty much without the internet until its apparent boom in my teenage years, around 2007-2008, at which point I hijacked my family's very limited bandwidth to watch the evolution of Tony award openings, and reruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Other experiences included picking up our landline to be met with the unholy screech of dial-up and ripping a CD on LimeWire, causing the monitor to slightly combust. Now, as a high school teacher, I battle the internet. Often my students refer to content that sends me to Google or my teacher WhatsApp group in search of understanding. But in the dressing room, my co-stars, who all have done their honours in The Internet, are teaching me, allowing me to feel less in the way and more part of the crowd. So, here are my 10 funniest things on the internet. Not ranked, just off the top of my head. This whole clip sums up the hilarity, stamina and pacing that anyone in a Mel Brooks musical requires to deliver the goods. It certainly was my own education while rehearsing The Producers! This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Led by Mama LuLu, this Filipino family from the Bay Area thrive on making content dedicated to affectionately bullying each other. They are all hilarious, representing contemporary Filipino culture in America, with commentary on social issues, cooking, politics – and every single video they put out kills me. Mama LuLu refers to her children by their nicknames: Bottom, Apple and Lesbean – so I never knew their actual names until about two months ago. The family talk really seriously about issues, then pivot to total ridiculousness and screaming. Any video on their page is worth a watch. Here we see Mr G, in my opinion one of the best comic creations in Australian television, clearing the office of the school's head of drama. She's gone to New Zealand for about six weeks, and he clears the office like she's never coming back and he's replacing her. The way Mr G drops someone else's items into boxes so carelessly shows a contempt for teaching hierarchy that is totally believable. My best friend and I always quote 'Shit, crap, useless. You could use that couldn't you?' when we are in an op shop. The former Liberal candidate Jaymes Diaz appeared out of his depth when interviewed by Channel 10 ahead of the 2013 election. This was the first election I voted in, and I remember this resonating with me, because I thought the Liberal party were particularly callous in sending out someone so unprepared. The aesthetic of a candidate standing there, blanking entirely to a reporter, between two people who seemingly nod along with him, is like something out of Fast Forward. Fortunately, Diaz paid himself out a little later. I personally just love anyone screaming loudly in a comic way – on stage or on screen. Don Rickles is one of my favourite comedians ever. He was in his late 80s here but still shot some barbs that were extremely funny. The full version of this Larry King interview is worth watching, but this clip shows him acting like he has no idea who Justin Bieber is while also dismissing him completely, without saying anything at all. I will read this usually once a month, because it reads me to filth. Studio 10 is fascinating. Live audience numbers and applause are as slim as my bank account and waistline when I was in theatre school. The segments were extremely diverse: from political issues to segments on Darling Harbour. In this segment, veteran performer Denise Drysdale and blue tongue lizard aficionado Craig Bennett prepare a full three course meal for $82. It's full of zingers, and everything from thinning out soup with a bit of stock to Mark Trevorrow donating a super sweet 'Gary Sweet' prosecco. Just watch it. If I ever get extremely wealthy and have lots of free time, I want to track down the creative director and cast members and pitch to McDonald's the revival of this 1983 ad campaign. It is excellent, and brings a genuine smile to my face. I also have it on good authority that this was recreated by a McDonald's team in western Sydney. Jordan Shea is appearing in The Producers at Riverside theatres 15-18 May.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The 'most identical' twins: Netizens amazed as sisters speak in sync during 'greatest' viral news interview
A Shocking Event Turns into an Internet Phenomenon — CollinRugg (@CollinRugg) Unintentional Twin Telepathy or Just Pure Coincidence? You Might Also Like: 'Why?': Actor Nani's emotional post on Pahalgam attack goes viral as HIT 3 film location turns into tragedy site The Internet Can't Get Enough A Duo That Keeps on Giving You Might Also Like: She thought resigning would be easy. What followed next forced her to run away from office. Story goes viral on Reddit You Might Also Like: ChatGPT designs cozy, minimalistic room in viral DIY makeover: How this Indian woman used AI for stunning results In a world filled with viral moments, one video has had the internet in stitches as viewers react to the uncanny synchronization of twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers . The duo from the Sunshine Coast, Australia, recently became the talk of social media after delivering a TV interview in perfect harmony — and it's not the first time they've done 23 was an eventful day for the Powers sisters. They were caught up in a shocking road traffic accident when a carjacked SUV rolled over near their home. As fate would have it, their mother rushed to the scene only to find the alleged car thief, who was armed with a gun and threatening to shoot her. The incident ended with the suspect's arrest and numerous charges. But while the drama of the situation was intense, what really captivated viewers was the way the twins spoke during their interview with 7News Australia As the sisters recounted the events, they did so in perfect synchronicity, finishing each other's sentences with impeccable timing. "Well, we were cleaning our birds and we heard this big bang, and we said, 'oh no, not another car accident'," they began in unison, recounting how they rushed outside to find their mother and others responding to the scene. What followed was an eerie, almost comedic back-and-forth of twin-talking — 'I said, 'well Mom, where's Mom?'' and 'Yeah, we were so blessed,' all in flawless flawless coordination wasn't just a one-time occurrence. Bridgette and Paula have appeared on several talk shows before, with many attributing their unusual way of communicating to what has been affectionately dubbed 'twin telepathy.' But the twins insist that it's not a conscious an interview following their viral moment, the 51-year-old sisters told The Project that they don't try to speak in unison; it just happens naturally. "It just happens and we don't know why. But we have tried to talk separately, but it's not us," they confessed, speaking once again in perfect harmony. "It's very hard," they added, acknowledging how people often find it bizarre, but they don't let the critics get to them. Their advice? "If you don't like it, switch off the TV!"As expected, their interview became an internet sensation . Social media erupted with comments, memes, and jokes about the sisters' impeccable timing. One Twitter user declared it "hands down a top 5 interview of all time," while others joked, "The simulation has glitched again" or compared it to 'a Teams meeting when you're sitting next to the person talking and hearing them through your headset at the same time.'Another commented, "This is freaking amazing! I would love to see a brain wave study of what's going on in their respective auditory cortexes when they speak. Like I wonder if each twin internally processes the other's voice as her own."It's clear that Bridgette and Paula's twin bond has made them an internet sensation. The combination of their bizarre yet charming synchronicity and the dramatic nature of their story has made their interview one of the most talked-about moments of the Powers twins may have made their mark on the internet, but this isn't the first time they've gone viral. From their previous appearances showcasing their "twin telepathy" to this latest incident, the sisters have clearly carved out a unique place in the world of viral content. And with their down-to-earth attitude and genuine connection, it's clear they'll continue to captivate audiences — even if they do speak in perfect harmony every you find their synchronized speech amusing or eerie, there's no denying that Bridgette and Paula Powers have given us a truly unforgettable interview. As one Twitter user put it: "The greatest news interview of all time."
Economic Times
21-04-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Passenger offers seat to elderly man on bus, walks away with a life-changing lesson
A Reddit user shared a touching story about offering his bus seat to an elderly man, who later revealed he hadn't spoken to anyone in four days. The encounter sparked deep reflection on loneliness and human connection. The story resonated widely online, prompting healthcare workers and others to share similar experiences of how simple gestures can profoundly impact lives. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Conversation That Changed Everything Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shared on Reddit, the story sparked heartfelt responses about loneliness, empathy, and the quiet struggles many elderly people face daily. The Internet Responds: 'This Happens More Than We Know' A Glimpse into Lives We Overlook More Than Just a Seat Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Silent Crisis: The Hidden Scars of Elder Abuse Type of abuse among older adults in India (n=1,002), Longitudinal Aging Study in India wave 1, 2017-2018 ( Originally published on Apr 19, 2025 ) It was just another ordinary commute home for a worn-out officegoer. Drained from the day's chaos and barely in the mood for small talk, the individual boarded a crowded city bus, eyes scanning for a place to sit. Fortune favored them—one empty seat beckoned, and they sank into it the stillness of that moment was soon interrupted when the bus stopped again. An elderly man boarded, frail and tired, barely managing to steady himself amidst the jostling crowd. The writer of a now-viral Reddit post on r/self didn't hesitate—they stood up and offered the old man their seat. He accepted with a smile that spoke happened next, however, was far more impactful than the seat elderly gentleman, perhaps moved by the kindness or simply grateful for a moment of human connection, began to speak. It started off light—questions about work, life, the usual polite exchange. But somewhere between stops and stories, the conversation took a deeply human turn.'I haven't spoken to anyone for four days,' the man confessed, his voice quiet but clear. 'I just needed someone to listen to me.'That single sentence hit the young commuter like a wave. Silence fell between them, but not the awkward kind. The kind that held weight. The kind where listening was more powerful than any he stepped off the bus, the young commuter simply listened. Not because they didn't know what to say—but because they realized that maybe, that was all the man really story resonated deeply across Reddit. Healthcare workers and audiologists chimed in with their own encounters with the elderly—people who booked appointments not for treatments, but simply to talk. As one former audiologist shared, 'I'd check the hearing aid, find it working fine within five minutes, and then spend the rest of the session listening to them talk about life, love, and loss.'Another healthcare worker noted how older patients often become the most expressive, craving laughter and attention because they're often starved of both. 'They may not see anyone else the entire day,' the comment read. 'So I always try to make them laugh at least once.'A more philosophical Redditor summed it up poignantly: 'We're pack animals taught to survive in isolation. It makes for a lonely world full of lonely people.'One especially moving comment described a conversation with a woman nearing 100. She had outlived her friends, her family was distant, and her body was slowly giving up. Blind in one eye, losing grip strength, barely able to move from bed to chair to toilet—she had only one wish left: to be done with it all. Yet, despite her physical decline, her mind remained sharp, her wit stories like these that reveal how age often strips away the social scaffolding people once leaned on. What remains are minds full of memories and hearts still yearning for wasn't a grand act of heroism. No medals were handed out. But for one elderly man and one weary commuter, a few minutes on a city bus became a life lesson in a world moving at lightning speed, where conversations are replaced with scrolls and likes, a moment of old-school humanity—offering a seat, lending an ear—can be next time you're in a hurry, or just tired from the day, remember: sometimes, the smallest gestures reveal the biggest truths. And sometimes, giving up your seat on a crowded bus might just open the door to a story you'll never acts of kindness toward the elderly warm the heart, a deeper, disturbing reality often goes unnoticed. According to a 2018 study published in the National Library of Medicine, 5.2% of Indian adults aged 60 and above reported experiencing abuse in the year prior to the survey, with 3% suffering mistreatment within their own households. Verbal abuse was the most prevalent, while neglect afflicted nearly half—47.5%—within homes. Emotional abuse was also alarmingly high, affecting over one-third of elderly individuals. These findings underscore a grim truth: loneliness is only one of many battles our seniors quietly endure.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
We need to value and celebrate our boys. Let's not behave like they're all latent misogynists
Unless they make a TV drama about an issue, it doesn't exist. That is where we are now. It took Mr Bates vs The Post Office for people to gasp: 'But this was horrendous!', for the prime minister to announce new legislation to exonerate wrongly convicted subpostmasters and former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells to have her CBE withdrawn. It took Baby Reindeer for us all to realise that, yes, women stalk men too! And maybe it's time we started taking it seriously? Then there's the hit new Netflix show Adolescence, which shines a light on the corrosive impact of social media and misogynistic influencers on teenage boys – and has taken this phenomenon to an almost comedic level. Like coma patients, who have awoken from a 25-year slumber, we're all suddenly up in arms about this thing called 'The Internet'. 'These boys who spend their days and nights immersed in a toxic online culture,' came the mass musings. 'What if it's not good for them?' I think it may very well not be. And we could probably have come to this conclusion sooner. But an awakening is still an awakening, and while the scientists, sociologists and mental health campaigners who have been telling us this for decades beat their heads against the wall, everyone has been busy coming up with solutions to this 'new' problem. One, reported on Sunday, is the introduction of 'counter misogyny classes' at school. As part of a concerted effort to quash the growing influence of toxic figures such as Andrew Tate, and broader 'incel culture', the Government is to include this guidance in relationships, health and sex education lessons (RHSE) before the end of the academic year. With content expected to include everything from 'the real-life complexities of romantic and sexual relationships' to 'how to manage difficult emotions that can relate to relationships – including disappointment or anger as well as the influence of online misogynistic content and the impact of pornography on sexual behaviour', this should only be a step forward. A positive thing. So why does the idea fill me with dread? The truth is that I've lost all confidence in schools – or, at least, in their ability to behave sensibly with sensitive issues such as these. We've seen what happened with inclusivity and gender teachings. One minute we're nodding sagely along to the principle of our child being taught about equal opportunities and respect for all, the next that child is being taught that he or she is innately racist, sexist and exclusionary. Introducing the idea that we shouldn't feel bound or imprisoned by socially constructed gender characteristics is obviously a good thing. We are all very different. Only suddenly children are being told to put their biological gender in doubt, and that they can in fact pick from 72 different kinds, if they want. Why should these anti-misogyny classes be any different? Because I can imagine all too clearly what the narrative might become. As with critical race theory, we'd have teachers telling young boys that they are inherently misogynistic. That they can only be cleansed of this natural toxicity if they shed all characteristically male attributes and become more like girls. And this would only compound the problem. Boys have had enough of being told that they are the bad apples. Every statistic now reflects how detrimental that strategy has been, from their worsening academic performance to their school drop-out rates. We now know that 550,000 young men are not in work, education or training, and that for the first time in history, young men are earning less than women (by nine per cent). It's because they no longer feel that there is a place for them out there in the world – where their loud voices may cause upset and their preference for directness is construed as 'aggressive' – that they have been driven underground towards the likes of Tate. If we are genuinely trying to quash the rise of misogyny in boys and young men, we should be looking at what they find so appealing about 'manosphere' influencers. And by the way, the answer to that is simple: it's about value. These cynical, money-making scumbags have only got where they are by making boys feel valued. We can do that too. We can show them that they are valued for what they are, and not what they could or should be if they change everything about themselves 'to fit'. That alone would take away so much resentment and allow a respect for women to flourish. But if Starmer – who has apparently been watching Adolescence with his two teenagers – really wants to make an immediate difference, he knows what he has to do: ditch the cowardly 'we'll leave it up to you' stance and ban mobile phones in schools. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
25-03-2025
- Telegraph
We need to value and celebrate our boys. Let's not behave like they're all latent misogynists
Unless they make a TV drama about an issue, it doesn't exist. That is where we are now. It took Mr Bates vs The Post Office for people to gasp: 'But this was horrendous!', for the prime minister to announce new legislation to exonerate wrongly convicted subpostmasters and former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells to have her CBE withdrawn. It took Baby Reindeer for us all to realise that, yes, women stalk men too! And maybe it's time we started taking it seriously? Then there's the hit new Netflix show Adolescence, which shines a light on the corrosive impact of social media and misogynistic influencers on teenage boys – and has taken this phenomenon to an almost comedic level. Like coma patients, who have awoken from a 25-year slumber, we're all suddenly up in arms about this thing called 'The Internet'. 'These boys who spend their days and nights immersed in a toxic online culture,' came the mass musings. 'What if it's not good for them?' I think it may very well not be. And we could probably have come to this conclusion sooner. But an awakening is still an awakening, and while the scientists, sociologists and mental health campaigners who have been telling us this for decades beat their heads against the wall, everyone has been busy coming up with solutions to this 'new' problem. One, reported on Sunday, is the introduction of 'counter misogyny classes' at school. As part of a concerted effort to quash the growing influence of toxic figures such as Andrew Tate, and broader ' incel culture ', the Government is to include this guidance in relationships, health and sex education lessons (RHSE) before the end of the academic year. With content expected to include everything from 'the real-life complexities of romantic and sexual relationships' to 'how to manage difficult emotions that can relate to relationships – including disappointment or anger as well as the influence of online misogynistic content and the impact of pornography on sexual behaviour', this should only be a step forward. A positive thing. So why does the idea fill me with dread? The truth is that I've lost all confidence in schools – or, at least, in their ability to behave sensibly with sensitive issues such as these. We've seen what happened with inclusivity and gender teachings. One minute we're nodding sagely along to the principle of our child being taught about equal opportunities and respect for all, the next that child is being taught that he or she is innately racist, sexist and exclusionary. Introducing the idea that we shouldn't feel bound or imprisoned by socially constructed gender characteristics is obviously a good thing. We are all very different. Only suddenly children are being told to put their biological gender in doubt, and that they can in fact pick from 72 different kinds, if they want. Why should these anti-misogyny classes be any different? Because I can imagine all too clearly what the narrative might become. As with critical race theory, we'd have teachers telling young boys that they are inherently misogynistic. That they can only be cleansed of this natural toxicity if they shed all characteristically male attributes and become more like girls. And this would only compound the problem. Boys have had enough of being told that they are the bad apples. Every statistic now reflects how detrimental that strategy has been, from their worsening academic performance to their school drop-out rates. We now know that 550,000 young men are not in work, education or training, and that for the first time in history, young men are earning less than women (by nine per cent). It's because they no longer feel that there is a place for them out there in the world – where their loud voices may cause upset and their preference for directness is construed as 'aggressive' – that they have been driven underground towards the likes of Tate. If we are genuinely trying to quash the rise of misogyny in boys and young men, we should be looking at what they find so appealing about 'manosphere' influencers. And by the way, the answer to that is simple: it's about value. These cynical, money-making scumbags have only got where they are by making boys feel valued. We can do that too. We can show them that they are valued for what they are, and not what they could or should be if they change everything about themselves 'to fit'. That alone would take away so much resentment and allow a respect for women to flourish. But if Starmer – who has apparently been watching Adolescence with his two teenagers – really wants to make an immediate difference, he knows what he has to do: ditch the cowardly 'we'll leave it up to you' stance and ban mobile phones in schools.
