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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Couple agreed to a casual hook up — but never imagined this would happen after: ‘I had to tell someone'
He came for dinner — and ended up in her poetry book. One man's steamy friends-with-benefits fling just got immortalized in verse — and now the internet's swooning. Tobias, known as @tobiasly on X, set social media ablaze this week after revealing a sizzling romantic entanglement that inspired a published poem. In response to a prompt from dating app Schmooze asking users to 'share a piece of lore about your dating life,' Tobias dropped a now-viral thread that's racked up over 2.8 million views and left readers hot under the collar — and emotionally unprepared. 'I matched with someone on Bumble a few years back,' he wrote. 'We went on a couple dates & realized we weren't relationship material but the physical chemistry was really good, so we decided to be fwb [friends with benefits] as long as we were both single.' One night, early in their no-strings setup, things took a surprising literary turn. 'She invited me to her place… & she made me a three course vegan meal,' Tobias recalled. 'First was the main course, then lots & lots of sex followed by dessert.' A delicious memory — and not just because of the food. Turns out, the woman — an aspiring poet with a social media following and a three-book publishing deal — was also keeping notes. Some time after they'd gone their separate ways (she had found a boyfriend by then), she messaged Tobias to tell him a certain memorable night had made it into print. He rushed to buy the book on release day — and there it was: 'I Baked Brownies For Dessert.' The poem she wrote didn't hold back: 'The recipe said they needed to cool for twenty has never been a virtue of were sitting on my bed more delicious than the brownies.…I will not confess to intentionally wearing an outfit that is easily removedbut I will not deny it, either.' From raunchy to romantic, it was more than a kiss-and-tell — it was kiss-and-publish. 'We help ourselves to each other until I lose count of puddle beneath us says it was several.…You ask, 'Did I earn my brownie?'I laugh as if you didn't earn the whole tray.' Tobias confessed that sharing the post was nerve-wracking: 'This is the most personal thing I've ever shared online & I'll probably delete but I had to tell someone.' He later turned off replies after some people critiqued the poem. 'Poetry doesn't have to rhyme or follow a certain structure or meter,' he wrote in defense. 'Sometimes it's just getting your thoughts into the world & this was one small piece of her work of self-discovery.' As for commenters accusing him of fumbling the relationship? 'Quite a few ppl saying 'how could you not make it work?' or 'you really fumbled,' completely missing the part where we weren't compatible,' he clarified. 'Physical attraction/chemistry is not enough for a healthy relationship.' Still, one thing's for sure: Tobias may not have earned the relationship, but he definitely earned the whole damn tray. As previously reported by The Post, stories like Tobias's underscore a broader cultural reckoning with modern hookup culture — one that's increasingly leaving women feeling disillusioned and young men unsure of the rules. In 'A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century,' author Louise Perry attempts to intervene in what she calls a 'hellscape' of dating apps, casual sex, and performative intimacy. As hookup stories continue to dominate online conversations, Perry's message is clear: both parties in a relationship deserve more than performative pleasure and poetic goodbyes — they deserve honesty, boundaries, and respect. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Couple agreed to a casual hook up — but never imagined this would happen after: ‘I had to tell someone'
He came for dinner — and ended up in her poetry book. One man's steamy friends-with-benefits fling just got immortalized in verse — and now the internet's swooning. Tobias, known as @tobiasly on X, set social media ablaze this week after revealing a sizzling romantic entanglement that inspired a published poem. In response to a prompt from dating app Schmooze asking users to 'share a piece of lore about your dating life,' Tobias dropped a now-viral thread that's racked up over 2.8 million views and left readers hot under the collar — and emotionally unprepared. 'I matched with someone on Bumble a few years back,' he wrote. 'We went on a couple dates & realized we weren't relationship material but the physical chemistry was really good, so we decided to be fwb [friends with benefits] as long as we were both single.' One night, early in their no-strings setup, things took a surprising literary turn. 'She invited me to her place… & she made me a three course vegan meal,' Tobias recalled. 'First was the main course, then lots & lots of sex followed by dessert.' A delicious memory — and not just because of the food. Turns out, the woman — an aspiring poet with a social media following and a three-book publishing deal — was also keeping notes. Tobias, aka @tobiasly on X, set the internet on fire this week after sharing a steamy hookup story that turned into a published poem. Antonioguillem – Some time after they'd gone their separate ways (she had found a boyfriend by then), she messaged Tobias to tell him a certain memorable night had made it into print. He rushed to buy the book on release day — and there it was: 'I Baked Brownies For Dessert.' The poem she wrote didn't hold back: 'The recipe said they needed to cool for twenty minutes. Patience has never been a virtue of mine. You were sitting on my bed more delicious than the brownies. …I will not confess to intentionally wearing an outfit that is easily removed but I will not deny it, either.' From raunchy to romantic, it was more than a kiss-and-tell — it was kiss-and-publish. 'We help ourselves to each other until I lose count of orgasms. The puddle beneath us says it was several. …You ask, 'Did I earn my brownie?' I laugh as if you didn't earn the whole tray.' Tobias confessed that sharing the post was nerve-wracking: 'This is the most personal thing I've ever shared online & I'll probably delete but I had to tell someone.' He later turned off replies after some people critiqued the poem. 'Poetry doesn't have to rhyme or follow a certain structure or meter,' he wrote in defense. 'Sometimes it's just getting your thoughts into the world & this was one small piece of her work of self-discovery.' As for commenters accusing him of fumbling the relationship? 'Quite a few ppl saying 'how could you not make it work?' or 'you really fumbled,' completely missing the part where we weren't compatible,' he clarified. He didn't waste a minute buying the book the day it came out — and sure enough, there it was: 'I Baked Brownies For Dessert.' The poem pulls no punches. Farknot Architect – 'Physical attraction/chemistry is not enough for a healthy relationship.' Still, one thing's for sure: Tobias may not have earned the relationship, but he definitely earned the whole damn tray. As previously reported by The Post, stories like Tobias's underscore a broader cultural reckoning with modern hookup culture — one that's increasingly leaving women feeling disillusioned and young men unsure of the rules. In 'A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century,' author Louise Perry attempts to intervene in what she calls a 'hellscape' of dating apps, casual sex, and performative intimacy. As hookup stories continue to dominate online conversations, Perry's message is clear: both parties in a relationship deserve more than performative pleasure and poetic goodbyes — they deserve honesty, boundaries, and respect.
Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Record-breaking Netflix movie with 103 million views gets sequel
Sophie-May Williams Published July 3, 2025 11:11am Link is copied Comments It's a big day for movie lovers, as Netflix has dropped the trailer for a highly anticipated sequel. Troll 2 is the follow-up to the wildly popular Troll - a 2022 Netflix movie which became the streaming service's most-watched non-English language movie ever with more than 100 million views to date. But for those who have yet to see Troll, let us give you some background (Picture: Francisco Munoz) Troll follows Nora Tidemann, a Norwegian palaeontologist whose father, Tobias, lost his professorship for his belief in the existence of mythical creatures. However, when a troll reawakens deep inside the mountain of Dovre, Norway, after being trapped for thousands of years, it begins to destroy everything in its path. Thus, proving that Tobias was right all along (Picture: Netflix) As the troll heads to Oslo, with Nora believing he is trying to return home, the government orders an evacuation of the capital. Once the residents have left, they plan to bomb the city to kill the troll. However, Nora convinces the military to rethink their plan after learning that trolls are vulnerable to direct sunlight. Instead of destroying Oslo, she plans to expose the creature to UV rays in a bid to save the city (Picture: Netflix) Following the troll's demise, Norway's population tries to regain some sense of normality. However, Nora is convinced that there are still other trolls out there who may seek revenge after they were wiped out by Christian settlers. During the closing scene, a deep roar is heard inside the Dovre mountain cave, meaning the country still isn't safe. The ending was also the perfect way to suggest that a sequel may be in the works. Three years later, fans will finally be able to find out what happened to Nora - and Norway (Picture: Netflix) As for the trailer for Troll 2, the suspense is real. It seems that Nora and her partner have proven that there are more trolls in existence, and they're seeking revenge. In the last 10 seconds of the footage, Nora is seen standing in snow-capped mountains, being confronted by an angry troll. As she raises a gun to it, another emerges from the snow behind her. Then, the screen fades to black (Picture: Netflix) The trailer has already been viewed more than 700,000 times, with many fans sharing their excitement. 'Nordic folklore is magical, we need more movies about it!' one person penned, as another predicted: 'They're going to eat her, and then they're going to eat the world. OH MY GOOOOOD.' Elsewhere, a third typed: 'Really enjoyed the last one! I'm getting a "let's fight fire with fire" vibe with this one!' while a fourth echoed: 'Absolutely loved Troll… So HYPED UP for Troll 2' (Picture: Netflix) We already know from the trailer that Ine Marie Wilmann, who plays Nora, is back for round two. Other returning characters include Kim Falck as Andreas and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as army major Kristoffer. Roar Uthaug is also credited as the director once more (Picture: Netflix) At the end of the trailer, it's revealed that Troll 2 will be released on December 1, only on Netflix. Granted, it's not the cheeriest festive title. But given it's set in Norway, and that the trolls literally emerged from the snow, the setting couldn't be more apt (Picture: Francisco Munoz) Ahead of the trailer drop, director Roar Uthaug said: 'I am beyond proud of how audiences around the globe connected with the first Troll film far beyond what we imagined. With the sequel, we are aiming high - expanding the scope, deepening the story, and creating a troll-sized spectacle like you've never seen before. I cannot wait for fans to experience the adventure we have in store' (Picture: Netflix) As for Ine Marie Wilmann, she noted that 'diving into the Troll adventure was incredibly fun the first time around.' She also said she was 'amazed by its global success.' In terms of the sequel, she added: 'It is with great respect and excitement that I embarked on creating the sequel. I hope and believe that people will enjoy more of what they appreciated last time. We certainly had a fantastic time making Troll 2, and we are really looking forward to sharing it with the world.' Finally, producers Espen Horn and Kristian Strand Sinkerud revealed what viewers could expect. They said: 'It's always daunting to do a sequel but we truly feel that this time, we've created an even better, bigger, funnier, and more adventurous film - if that's even possible!'
Boston Globe
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
A writer sees Blue Man Group for the first time as it closes
But I didn't. Instead, I bought tickets to other things — maybe an acclaimed play at There was no pressure, of course. Blue Man Group would always be there, anyway. Advertisement But always is never forever. Blue Man Group announced on June 10 that Boston's July 4-6 weekend performances would end the production's 30-year run in town. Blue Man Group had already closed in Chicago in January, and in New York City, its hometown, in Blue Man Group in 1995. Tom Herde/Globe Staff After the final Boston performance at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Blue Man Group will only run in That's why I went to Blue Man Group Boston last week — at the Charles Playhouse — to say hello and goodbye at once. I was there on June 26, in a mostly sold-out room. Advertisement To the six full-time Blue Man Group performers who trade off shows, the three full-time band members, the nine part-time band members, and the 42 people who ran the production from the back, I'd like to say: You were weird. You were peaceful and neutral about the world. I'm sorry it took me so long. I'm surprised by how much I loved you. I have made some fun of Blue Man Group over the years — because it's easy to do that. It looks goofy (by design, the three performers are covered in blue paint and move kind of like aliens). Second, there's the legacy of 'Arrested Development,' one of my favorite TV comedies, which had its most ridiculous character, psychotherapist-turned-actor Tobias (David Cross), seeking out Blue Man Group because he's mistaken it for a support group for sad men, only to become an aspiring Blue Man who's desperate to be a member of the company. That plot becomes a running joke through seasons. Also, Blue Man Group's longevity turned it into a punch line, which is inevitable. Its origin was expect . Over time, it became clear that Blue Man Group was a safe show — something for people of all ages and backgrounds. The thing you did with those in-laws. But I always noticed that even when people made a joke about Blue Man Group — the way people joke about anything when it becomes mainstream — they never suggested it wasn't good or worthy of being seen. Advertisement At a collaborative exhibit at the Boston Children's Museum in 2004. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff At the Charles Playhouse last week, in the bar, where people can mess around with noise-making tubes similar to ones used in the show, I asked people why they got tickets. There was a New Englander who needed a Father's Day gift; a group that had been multiple times; and a family taking a teen for her first performance. Sitting behind me in the theater were more than 40 students who attend an all-girls school in Buffalo. Blue Man Group was their final social activity before heading home. The performance was mostly what I thought it would be — and many of you know what I'm going to say, because according to the show's producers, more than 4.5 million people have seen Blue Man Group in Boston over the years. There is schtick — including audience participation where people are asked to play instruments or help with wordless punch lines; sound-based art, where the blue men chew cereal loudly, making their own music; and some video clips that point out the absurdity of daily life under capitalism (that's my take, at least). My favorite moments were meditative — when the room went quiet as we all watched the blue men bang on paint-covered drums, the paint splattering everywhere, making beautiful flashes of light in time with the rumble of percussion. Last year, clown — as an art — is linked to the concept of 'ego death.' Clowns are at their best when the performer can fully detach and be silly without trying to be anything in particular. It's not easy to pull off. Advertisement During Blue Man I realized: This is it. Ego death. There is no credit for the performers — no laugh that isn't shared among the group, no success or failure. They're just hopping around, doing weird or beautiful things. People wait under the theater marquee at the Charles Playhouse before a performance by the Blue Man Group in March 2000. Bill Polo/Globe Staff I think I experienced it in the audience, too. I went in cynical and became a person smiling because toilet paper was being shot at me from above. The next morning, I interviewed a blue man, 'This place, Boston, held a show for 30 years. I mean, that's a remarkable thing.' McLin said this weekend's performances will deliver what the ensemble always has: 'We'll send this off in a way that befits the gift that it's been for all of us.'
Newsweek
27-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Dad Praised for Eye-Opening Message About Supporting Kids Like Your Partner
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A New York dad has been praised online for his case that parents should support their kids in the same way you would a partner. Rory Tobias (@adadnamedrory) posted a reel on Instagram and recounted a moment many adults can relate to: arriving home after a long day of work, emotionally tapped out and needing space. His wife, eager for connection after a tough day herself, was met not with comfort but with a closed emotional door. From left: Rory Tobias, 33, speaks into the camera in Brooklyn, New York, filming an Instagram reel. From left: Rory Tobias, 33, speaks into the camera in Brooklyn, New York, filming an Instagram reel. @adadnamedrory "I just said, 'Go lay down, go do your thing, you'll be OK,'" he said in his clip. Later that night, he told her to sleep in another room. "If anybody is not enraged by that, if you think that's not OK—why are we doing it to our kids?" Tobias told Newsweek that his revelation didn't start when he became a parent, but much earlier in childhood. "We all felt it, that something was off," the 33-year-old said. "As kids, we just didn't have the words to name it." Tobias said how adults were allowed to have strong emotions, to speak their minds—while children were often silenced or shamed for doing the same. Now, as a father himself, Tobias realized that children deserve a voice. "Nearly every day, we ask ourselves: Would that be OK if you said it to your wife? Would what you're doing or saying still feel right if it were your wife instead of your child? Most of the time, the answer is no," Tobias said. "And I think that's something we really need to sit with and examine." Noticing these so-called "infinite double standards" has made Tobias more intentional—but also more vulnerable. He has had to unlearn old parenting styles that he, too, unconsciously mimicked the parenting patterns of the past. "The real work? It's messy. It's humbling. And it's not always pretty," Tobias told Newsweek. "For me, recognizing the double standards has made parenting more demanding—but also more honest. It reveals my flaws daily. And maybe that's the point." Tobias' reel has gone viral on the platform, amassing over 364,000 views. Hundreds of parents commented, praising Tobias for his message. "Didn't expect that turn, today was particularly hard for me and my little guy. Much respect for this video brother," one user wrote. "This is literally the point I'm always trying to make. Adults don't like to sleep alone or be brushed off, why do we think it's normal to do it to our kids?" another commented. A third commenter wrote: "This was so good, my kids sleep with me and probably will for the next few years but I'm going to remember this, they need me more than I need to do anything else." Tobias said he is "truly humbled" by the response online. "Every loving message means the world to me," he added. "I just wish I could sit down with each person and remind them they're not alone—that real parenting, the deep, messy, healing kind, is hard. And it's rarely Instagram-pretty."
