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New York Post
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Flip phone summer': Gen Z vows to resurrect low-tech — before their ‘brains turn to mush'
Gen Z is flipping the script this season. Hanging up on the addictive call of the smartphone, tweens, teens and 20-somethings are, instead, going retro, ditching their digital devices for 2000s-era flip phones. 'Flip phone summer,' declared Makayla Aubrey, posing with her throwback artifact in a trending clip. 'Life will be so simple.' 4 Aubrey and her fellow Gen Zers have declared this season 'Flip Phone Summer,' vowing to replace their smart devices with the Y2K-era accessories. Tiktok / @makaylaaubreyyyy It's an ease that comes with less time on screens. The Zs, youngsters under age 27, have recently begun rehabbing their high-tech fixations with the help of low-tech tools. It's a generational effort towards disconnecting from the World Wide Web, and reconnecting with the real world in oldfangled ways. 4 Young adults online claim their lives are becoming consumed by their smartphones. Andrii Lysenko – Forgoing iPhone photoshoots, Gen Zers are virally all in favor of snapping pics on vintage digital and disposable cameras, insisting that 'a camera from 2007 gives off a certain vibe that something like an iPhone can't produce.' The whippersnappers are, too, preferring cassette tapes and vinyl records over music streaming platforms, and Walkman headphones over ultramodern Bluetooth earbuds. 4 Dumbphones, such as flip phone and Blackberrys, offer users a break from the incessant buzz of today's buzzy iPhones and Androids. F-Stop Boy – Their newfound fascination with Y2K-style horns, however, started with the BlackBerry. Nicknaming the once in-demand devices 'dumbphones,' owing to their unique keyboards and limited capabilities, Zoomers have been zooming to sites like Facebook Marketplace and eBay, purchasing BlackBerrys to supplant their more sophisticated cellulars. Now, as flip phones rise from the ashes as the hot months' hottest commodity, Gen Zs are crediting the vintage mobiles with restoring their grip on reality. 4 TikTokkers like AR Justin are popularizing the 'Flip Phone Summer' movement, making the old-school cell phones cool again. Tiktok / @ar_justin 'It's an unplugged summer,' Meni, who admittedly spent 13 hours staring at screens each day, announced in the caption of a TikTok clip. 'I swear that my brain is just mush,' she said, blaming her smartphone, its alluring apps and constant notifications, for the regression. 'I no longer live my life,' continued the brunette. 'I just watch other people live theirs, and feel s—ty about mine.' Meni went on to laud her early aughts flip phone, along with an old-timey e-book reader, praising the resurrected gadgets for saving her from sure destruction. 'I love the freedom.'
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As The Cookie Crumbles: Here's Why Fans Are Boycotting Crumbl Cookies
As The Cookie Crumbles: Here's Why Fans Are Boycotting Crumbl Cookies originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to consumer power, our collective dollars hold a shocking amount of influence and value. Where we choose to spend our money can have an impact on the environment and public health, influence state and national politics, and even dictate the causes we inadvertently support. Sure, we may not know exactly where our hard-earned cash ends up—and you could argue that money is continually circulating anyway—but we can at least try to be conscious about the businesses we patronize and what things we align ourselves with. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 This philosophy has been made increasingly evident in recent months as several brands and corporations have faced public backlash from consumers who disagree with their stance on political issues like DEI and immigration. Target, for example, has seen a significant decline in business after making the decision to scale back its diversity initiatives amid pressure from the Trump administration. Other companies like Walmart and McDonald's have also started to feel the sting of boycotts, and it looks like there's one more brand to add to the a decidedly unexpected twist, fans are calling for a boycott of Crumbl Cookies after a Tiktok posted by a former employee threatening to 'expose' the brand went viral. According to @ post, Crumbl Cookies allegedly fired her after three years and then called United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on her. "I just got fired from Crumbl Cookies after three years, so now I'm exposing everything they never wanted customers to know," the caption reads. The user then goes on to accuse the company of using pre-made or frozen cookie dough, recycling recipes, and simply using the giant mixers for aesthetic purposes rather than a functional one. While she doesn't provide any additional context for what lead to her firing and the shady move that led to her being deported, the video has already amassed over 8 millions views and thousands of comments calling for a complete boycott of the brand. 'Never going back to Crumbl. Calling ICE on an employee is unforgivable,' said one person. 'Crumbl Cookie is mid anyway,' commented someone else. One alleged employee even said that they were going to quit. So far, there have been no reports of an ICE raid at Crumbl Cookie, but that hasn't stopped fans from calling it quits on the brand. Regardless, this is one story we'll definitely be paying attention The Cookie Crumbles: Here's Why Fans Are Boycotting Crumbl Cookies first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fans shocked as they spot Glastonbury headliner sitting on the street smoking a cigarette – would you have spotted her?
FANS have been left shocked after spotting a huge pop star and Glastonbury headliner on holiday in Italy. She was seen sitting on the pavement 5 Fans were shocked as they spotted a huge pop star and Glastonbury headliner on holiday in Italy Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 5 She was seen smoking a cigarette while sitting on the pavement Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 5 Would you have spotted her? Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 5 She was on holiday in Sicily at the time Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 A TikTok page has shared a video of two boys spotting Dua Lipa, 29, on holiday while having a cheeky cigarette. In the video, Dua can be seen sitting on the side of a street wearing a floaty cream frock. Puffing on a cigarette and looking around, Dua looked content and relaxed as she relaxed on holiday. She could be seen laughing with and chatting to who she was on vacation with. Read More about Dua Lipa Holding her cigarette elegantly, Dua took several puffs from it as she sat in public. Fans were quick to react to the video, with them entirely divided in the comments section on TikTok. One person penned: "How did you stay calm?!...i would scream and run towards her to hug." "She actin nonchalant like she doesn't know she is filmed," added a second. Most read in Celebrity A third said: "And she's just SITTING ON THE SIDEWALK with a glass of wine too! "No boujee fancy private table at the best restaurants… Showbiz's secret celebrity smokers revealed "Ugh I love how she just seems like a chill, normal person unlike a lot of other celebrities at her level of fame." Others slammed her for smoking, with one person writing: "It's really hard to understand why ppl still smoke, so young too!" "Can never respect singers who smoke. No and no," said a second. Dua previously spoke about how she had decided to give up smoking for her Future Nostalgia tour in 2022. Dua Lipa's love life: A history Who has Dua Lipa dated in the past? Isaac Carew Dua dated the British model and chef twice. The started dating in 2015 before splitting up two years later due to scheduling issues. They rekindled their romance in 2018 before splitting for good a year later. Paul Klein After she broke up from Isaac in 2017, she embarked on a new relationship that same year with the musician. They broke up after just five months of dating in 2018. Anwar Hadid One of her most high-profile relationships was with Anwar Hadid, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid. Although they quarantined together during the COVID-19 Pandemic they called it quits in 2021 as Dua wanted to focus on being single Jack Harlow In December 2022, it was claimed that both of the music pairing were 'hanging out' together. Although after a few months it seemed that the relationship fizzled out. Romain Gavras The French director was first linked to Dua back in 2023 when they were seen in London leaving the BAFTA Awards afterparty together in February. They later walked the red carpet together at the Cannes Film Festival in May. They were later pictured together over the summer that year in July and August as they celebrated his birthday. She has since deleted mentions of him off of her Instagram. Callum Turner In January 2024, Callum celebrated the release of his Apple TV+ series, Masters of Air. The pair were spotted together at the afterparty of the premiere in Los Angeles. They were then spotted getting close on a number of dates. Insiders since revealed that the duo have travelled together and have met each other's families. The pair then became more public with their relationship before rumours circulated of an engagement over the festive period. The singer appeared to confirm the news on social media, posting a photo with her huge ring in plain sight. Speaking on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the singer revealed wanted her vocal health to be top notch so decided to give up smoking. "I was smoking cigarettes at the time... But I've stopped. I've quit, guys," she said to the host at the time. But by August of the same year, she had seemingly started smoking cigarettes again. Fans cottoned on when she shared a photograph clutching a box of Malboro Gold. And in January of this year, there were a slew of paparazzi photos of Dua with her husband-to-be Callum Turner in Paris , with the pair spotted smoking and cuddling by the Eiffel Tower. 5 Dua performed at Glastonbury in 2024 Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fans shocked as they spot Glastonbury headliner sitting on the street smoking a cigarette – would you have spotted her?
Would you have spotted this famous singer? WHATCHA DOING? Fans shocked as they spot Glastonbury headliner sitting on the street smoking a cigarette – would you have spotted her? FANS have been left shocked after spotting a huge pop star and Glastonbury headliner on holiday in Italy. She was seen sitting on the pavement smoking a cigarette in Sicily - but would you have spotted her? 5 Fans were shocked as they spotted a huge pop star and Glastonbury headliner on holiday in Italy Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 5 She was seen smoking a cigarette while sitting on the pavement Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 5 Would you have spotted her? Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 5 She was on holiday in Sicily at the time Credit: Tiktok/@ellenbacke1 A TikTok page has shared a video of two boys spotting Dua Lipa, 29, on holiday while having a cheeky cigarette. In the video, Dua can be seen sitting on the side of a street wearing a floaty cream frock. Puffing on a cigarette and looking around, Dua looked content and relaxed as she relaxed on holiday. She could be seen laughing with and chatting to who she was on vacation with. Holding her cigarette elegantly, Dua took several puffs from it as she sat in public. Fans were quick to react to the video, with them entirely divided in the comments section on TikTok. One person penned: "How did you stay calm?!...i would scream and run towards her to hug." "She actin nonchalant like she doesn't know she is filmed," added a second. A third said: "And she's just SITTING ON THE SIDEWALK with a glass of wine too! "No boujee fancy private table at the best restaurants… Showbiz's secret celebrity smokers revealed "Ugh I love how she just seems like a chill, normal person unlike a lot of other celebrities at her level of fame." Others slammed her for smoking, with one person writing: "It's really hard to understand why ppl still smoke, so young too!" "Can never respect singers who smoke. No and no," said a second. Dua previously spoke about how she had decided to give up smoking for her Future Nostalgia tour in 2022. Dua Lipa's love life: A history Who has Dua Lipa dated in the past? Isaac Carew Dua dated the British model and chef twice. The started dating in 2015 before splitting up two years later due to scheduling issues. They rekindled their romance in 2018 before splitting for good a year later. Paul Klein After she broke up from Isaac in 2017, she embarked on a new relationship that same year with the musician. They broke up after just five months of dating in 2018. Anwar Hadid One of her most high-profile relationships was with Anwar Hadid, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid. Although they quarantined together during the COVID-19 Pandemic they called it quits in 2021 as Dua wanted to focus on being single Jack Harlow In December 2022, it was claimed that both of the music pairing were 'hanging out' together. Although after a few months it seemed that the relationship fizzled out. Romain Gavras The French director was first linked to Dua back in 2023 when they were seen in London leaving the BAFTA Awards afterparty together in February. They later walked the red carpet together at the Cannes Film Festival in May. They were later pictured together over the summer that year in July and August as they celebrated his birthday. She has since deleted mentions of him off of her Instagram. Callum Turner In January 2024, Callum celebrated the release of his Apple TV+ series, Masters of Air. The pair were spotted together at the afterparty of the premiere in Los Angeles. They were then spotted getting close on a number of dates. Insiders since revealed that the duo have travelled together and have met each other's families. The pair then became more public with their relationship before rumours circulated of an engagement over the festive period. The singer appeared to confirm the news on social media, posting a photo with her huge ring in plain sight. Speaking on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the singer revealed wanted her vocal health to be top notch so decided to give up smoking. "I was smoking cigarettes at the time... But I've stopped. I've quit, guys," she said to the host at the time. But by August of the same year, she had seemingly started smoking cigarettes again. Fans cottoned on when she shared a photograph clutching a box of Malboro Gold. And in January of this year, there were a slew of paparazzi photos of Dua with her husband-to-be Callum Turner in Paris, with the pair spotted smoking and cuddling by the Eiffel Tower.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
People say they'll never see the Lidl logo the same way after spotting hidden ‘dog' & even Aldi have weighed in
LIDL shoppers have claimed they can never look at the logo the same way after someone shared what it reminds them of. A person took to TikTok to share how the blue, yellow and red name looks like a cartoon animal playing a musical instrument. Advertisement 3 People can't see the Lidl logo the same way anymore after a comparison was made Credit: Tiktok/@misskatiefett On her They seemed to agree with the comparison, writing 'facts' in the caption. After sharing the comical Lidl theory online, over 127,000 people have liked the video, suggesting they were also entertained by this. Others were left scratching their heads, and saying they couldn't personally see it. Advertisement Helpfully, others explained that the 'dog' is the red 'i' of Lidl, with the animal facing left towards the first L. They claimed the slanted 'i' looked like a dog's front paws resting up against a 'piano', with the other side looking like a tail. For those who still couldn't visualise it, someone shared a photo in the comments mocking up a dog to show it more clearly. One person wrote: 'Took a few minutes but found the dog playing piano.' Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Another added: 'I see it.' However, one commented: 'I don't see it and I'm totally ok with it.' Cheapest supermarket revealed and Wetherspoons axe fan favourite menu item 3 A social media user shared this mock-up to help people see the dog Credit: Tiktok/@misskatiefett Even supermarket rival Aldi took to the comments with their opinion, saying: 'We can only see it when our eyes are completely closed.' Advertisement NAME MIXED UP Millions of people love shopping at budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl - but have you been The retailers have cleared up how their brand names should actually be said, and it's baffled numerous shoppers. First off, when it comes to Lidl, many British people call it with a short, sharp 'Li' at the start, which makes it sound similar to the word little. However, in Germany - where the store originated in the 1930s - the store is actually pronounced Lee-dl. Advertisement 3 Germans call Lidl 'Lee-dl' Credit: Alamy Meanwhile, Aldi has also left customers torn with some calling it All-di when they do their grocery shopping. According to the German retailer, it should actually be a short 'Al' such as with the word alloy. The name actually came from the surname of the brothers who started the chain. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun Aldi was founded by Karl Albrecht and his brother Theo, and the 'Al' is taken from Albrecht, and the 'di' comes from discount. Although the store was initially launched in 1946, it became known as Aldi in 1962, and currently has 11,234 locations. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
