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Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom' post about her son's future girlfriend
I'm a boy mom, and even though my son is not quite a year and a half, I'd be lying if I haven't already had thoughts about what it means to raise a boy, or honestly any child, in this world. I get lost in thoughts about the messages he'll absorb — from me, from his dad, from friends, from media — about love, respect, and how we treat other people. Which is why a viral post on Threads last week stopped me in my scroll. A self-described 'boy mom' wrote: 'I'm a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I'm gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.' The post has over 1,700 comments (and a mere 500 some likes) which is never a good sign when it comes to internet ratios. And the replies were…heated. Related: What's it like being a 'boy mom'? All the things I wish I had known The double standard at the heart of 'boy mom' culture Many parents called out the comment for perpetuating a double standard: moms fiercely protecting their sons while positioning girls (or any future partner) as villains. 'You must have missed the memo. It's 2025 and we're raising our sons to be good men, and if they get their hearts broken, we teach them how to process their emotions,' one Threads user wrote. 'The only people we're 'squaring up' with are predators—definitely not young girls trying to figure out their world, too. Signed, A Mom of 4 Boys.' Another mom added: 'If that girl happens to be my 16-year-old daughter, you'll be squaring off with me pretty bloody quickly. Teach your son to take no for an answer instead.' Others were blunter: 'Reaaaallly manifesting for my girls to never date anyone who has a 'boy mom' parent ' And some were just puzzled: 'Why are you already beefing with an imaginary teenage girl? Lol' Related: Here's what many people don't know about being a boy mom Not everyone thought it was that deep To be fair, a few people defended the original post, arguing it was clearly meant as a joke. 'I feel like y'all in the comments took this to the head,' one user wrote. 'Obviously she's not really gonna square up with a 16-year-old… At the end of the day, relationships are a two-way street.' The poster herself replied: 'Thank you. It's a joke—people are so weird.' Related: How becoming a boy mom transformed the way I see men Why this conversation matters for parents raising boys Sure, it might have been a joke. But jokes reveal what's underneath. And underneath 'I'll fight your future girlfriend' is a vision of our sons as fragile, emotionally dependent on mom, and entitled to someone else's feelings. That's not the world I want my son growing up in. Because the truth is, heartbreak is part of life. It's not something I can, or should, shield him from. My job is to help him process it: to know that rejection doesn't make him less worthy, to respect someone else's boundaries, and to see breakups not as battles to win, but as moments to grow. And in a time when online spaces are full of misogyny, red-pill rhetoric, and distorted ideas about masculinity, how we raise our boys matters more than ever. If you ask me, the only thing I want to 'square up' against is a culture that tells boys they can't handle emotional pain without blaming someone else. Solve the daily Crossword
Entrepreneur
09-08-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
I Asked ChatGPT's New Agent What to Post Next — It Got 50,000 Views in 48 Hours
The AI agent that predicted my viral post — and it can do the same for you. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most entrepreneurs are still using AI like a basic assistant — plugging in prompts and hoping something sticks. But that's not how today's top creators are getting 50K views in 48 hours. This video reveals how I used OpenAI's brand-new ChatGPT Agent — a tool most entrepreneurs don't even know exists — not for keyword research or guesswork, but to predict what to post next using real-time signals from Reddit, YouTube, and Substack. The result? A viral video, top 2 media ranking, and a strategy you can replicate today. What you'll discover: The viral forecasting prompt I now run every Monday, so I never have to guess what to post again How to reverse-engineer your competitor's entire funnel (without clicking their ads or hiring a consultant) The traffic play that helped me rank in Google's AI-generated results in record time The secret to building a content calendar in 10 minutes flat — with emotional hooks and scroll-stopping titles that actually work This isn't just another AI hack. It's a total shift in how smart solopreneurs are using ChatGPT's new autonomous Agent to predict, build, and scale faster than most teams. If you're ready to build smarter, grow faster, and dominate your niche before everyone else catches on, this is the video to watch. The AI Success Kit is available to download for free, along with a chapter from my new book, The Wolf is at The Door.
Gizmodo
22-07-2025
- General
- Gizmodo
How to Check If That ‘Deleted' Tweet Is Real
It happens almost every day. A screenshot of a social media post from a prominent figure like Elon Musk or Donald Trump goes viral because it demonstrates just how stupid these men really are. But sometimes it sounds too good to be true. You go to check X or Truth Social yourself and it's not there. But maybe it was deleted. What do you do? Well, we've got some tips that might be helpful for uncovering the truth. Right off the bat, it's important to note that there's not always a foolproof way to figure out if a 'deleted' tweet was real, especially if it's not from a famous person. But there are things you can do to get closer to the truth. And with a little bit of detective work, you can often figure out if that deleted tweet ever existed. The first step in any tweet fact-check involves looking for the original post yourself on the platform where it appears to have originated, whether it was X, Facebook, or Truth Social. The easiest way to do that is to take a snippet of the text you found in a screenshot and search using quotation marks. You don't need to use the entire tweet; just a portion will be fine. Let's take an example of an old tweet from Musk. Below is a tweet that I screenshotted on Nov. 23, 2023, but Musk later deleted. If you saw this screenshot floating around and wanted to verify if it was real, you could go to X and search the phrase 'What say you major brands?' That search yields a few results that look like bots just repeating what Musk said: And if you scroll down through those tweets, there's even a link to the original tweet from Musk. Clicking on that brings you to a notice that reads 'Hmm…this page doesn't exist. Try searching for something else.' It seems we have confirmed that the tweet was real since we found the original URL, quoting the text we saw in a screenshot, and it's coming up with an error message. But what happens if you don't see any solid leads like that in the social media app where the post appeared to originate? Check out a resource like and search your snippet of text there. A quick search for 'What say you major brands?' doesn't come up with any hits, but that's not unexpected. The content of this Musk tweet doesn't appear to be particularly notable. The Tesla CEO often tweets hundreds of times each day, so it's unlikely that news outlets are going to write a story about everything. But that brings us to other clues about whether something should be in the news. One good example recently was a post that appeared to be coming from Donald Trump that read 'STOP TALKING ABOUT EPSTEIN' with five exclamation points. If you went over to Truth Social and searched when that post was going viral, you wouldn't have found it. And since it was coming from the president, you would've expected there to have been lots of news articles quoting it. The thing that complicated matters was the fact that it wasn't long before Trump posted something identical in spirit and somehow even more unhinged. But if you searched for that exact phrase in Google News, you still wouldn't see the fake tweet that read 'STOP TALKING ABOUT EPSTEIN.' Maybe the tweet was deleted quickly, and there wasn't enough time for news outlets to pick it up. But there are other clues that might suggest something is fake. Does the tweet have a high number of views, but you don't see bots on X or major news outlets writing about it? A banal tweet isn't going to get picked up by CNN. But a tweet where a prominent figure declares something outrageous probably will. And if the screenshot you're looking at has millions of views, it should probably be showing up in reliable places. There are many places online where people post fake tweets, including subreddits that revel in photoshops. If you're trying to investigate a fake tweet, a good place to start looking might be any message boards specifically started to be skeptical of that person. Elon Musk has plenty, for example. There are also comedians who like to make fake tweets, with one in particular that we'll check in on whenever a tweet that looks too good to be true goes viral. That person is @marionumber4 on X and has the handle 679 Enthusiast. The person behind that account loves making fake tweets and frequently will photoshop 'this post has been deleted' on the bottom for maximum confusion. Again, if you're going to spread a photoshopped tweet, people often don't know what to do if they see that visual signifier because it tells them in advance there's nothing to find if they go looking for it. Which brings us to a recent fake tweet from '679 Enthusiast' that was fact-checked using Grok… The account 679 Enthusiast recently made a photoshopped post about Musk that read 'Just like I took your wife,' that appeared to quote-tweet Stephen Miller. It's a joke about the rumors that there was some kind of romantic relationship between Musk and Miller's wife, rumors that have not been confirmed by any reliable sources. But naturally, someone wanted to ask Grok if the screenshot was real. Incredibly, Grok said it 'likely existed and was deleted.' To be clear, the tweet never existed. But AI doesn't know that because AI doesn't actually know things. It's a fancy Speak & Spell. But Grok suggested it must be real because 'while a fabricated screenshot is possible, the evidence leans toward the post being real but removed, consistent with Musk's pattern of deleting controversial posts.' Again, it's not real. But Musk saw this and replied, clearly frustrated, insisting, 'I never posted this.' Funny enough, 679 Enthusiast eventually deleted their photoshop of the Musk tweet about Miller's wife. Check the Wayback Machine. There are places online that archive content, like the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, but there are so many caveats to that suggestion. The Wayback Machine is not quick to archive anything, so if you're looking for a recent tweet, it's probably not going to be there. But if it's an old tweet that you think was deleted, and you have the patience to find the dates in question through significant clicking around, you could luck out. If you search for a tweet and see that it pops up, make sure you click through and verify it's coming from the official account. Tweets that looked like they were coming from Robert F. Kennedy were incredibly popular earlier this year but fooled a lot of people because they were actually from a parody account. Musk got rid of the old Twitter 'verification' model after he bought the social media platform in late 2022, and now anyone with $8 to spend can buy a blue checkmark. One way that so-called 'parody' accounts trick people into believing they're real is to create long screen names that push the disclaimers out of view when you're reading the name on mobile. For example, one popular RFK Jr. account is called 'Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | Commentary only.' And if you even know that 'commentary' is supposed to be a disclaimer, you might not even see it. Only when you click through to the account's bio does it read 'No Affiliation,' though it still doesn't use precise language about where the 'affiliation' is lacking. So, yes, you might find a tweet that seemed too stupid to be real in your search on platforms like X. But be extra careful when you look at the account that shared it. There is no surefire way to always figure out whether a 'deleted' tweet is real. But hopefully our tips can help you narrow down your search. And given just how stupid our current timeline is, people are tweeting things that are simply beyond parody.
Motor 1
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘Menace to Society:' Man Says Ford, Nissan, and Chevy Make the ‘3 Most Reckless Cars on the Road.' Are You Driving One?
In a Facebook post , Alshvn OnlyUp (@ humorously revealed his picks for the top three most reckless cars on the road. The post went viral, generating over 330,000 views as of this writing. What Are the 3 Most Reckless Cars on the Road? 'These cars change lanes like they are playing GTA. No signal, no warning,' Alshvn begins. The first car on the list is the Nissan Altima. Alshvn starts out by calling this car the 'menace to society.' 'If you drive one of these, your license is probably suspended, [the] check engine light is on, and your bumper is hanging on for dear life. There is no telling what lane you are in or where you are heading, but you will get there aggressively,' Alshvn jokes. The second car he features is the legendary Ford Crown Victoria. 'If you are rolling in one of these, chances are you are from the hood or you move like it. Oh, that spotlight by the driver's door, that probably doesn't even work, [but] as soon as you pull on someone, they are slowing down thinking you are the police,' Alshvn shares. Last, but definitely not least, the Chevy Impala rounds out the list. 'In this car, you either fly past everyone in the fast lane or on the side of the road with your hazards on since your transmission just went out. There's no in between,' Alshvn claims. Alshvn told Motor1 , 'The video was made with humor in mind. I picked the Altima, Crown Vic, and Impala because of some of the wild things I've seen—both on the road and online. It wasn't meant to offend anybody, just to poke fun at the stereotypes in car culture. I believe that mixing humor with real car talk is part of what makes content like this connect.' Gotta Be Careful With Those Altimas If you aren't already aware, the Nissan Altima is a car that is very negatively stereotyped among the online car community, GT Planet reports. According to the stereotype, you'll see them weaving through traffic at high speeds and blowing red lights, Autopian shares. These reckless maneuvers have earned the car a bad reputation among the car community on Reddit . Nissan Altima drivers have been targeted by meme culture for being bad drivers and having a negative credit score. The viewers on the post also agreed with Alshvn's take. 'Nissan Altima aka the hood hellcat,' one commenter shared. 'Facts I'll pull over anytime I see a Nissan Altima, stay away,' another replied. The Legendary Crown Vic The Ford Crown Victoria was a popular choice for police departments in North America and even won the Best Cop Car Award, Forbes reports. Most police departments parted ways with the Crown Vic in 2011 due to not having Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the International Security Driver Association reports. The end of the era left many Crown Vic Police Inspectors on the streets for everyday drivers to use. Some people dislike the Crown Vic because of its association with the police. The Chevy Impala Fast Lane 'Chevrolet Impala you've convinced yourself it's a luxury car and actually call it that,' a Reddit user roasts. This luxury reputation was partially influenced by rappers in the late 80s and 90s rapping about the mid-60s models. Owning and driving an early to mid-1960s model Impala was viewed as a status symbol, according to a Quora expert. These Impalas were rare and fast, with a beautiful design. Chevy has had multiple Impala models with transmission issues, according to Endurance Warranty. The issues have included transmission failure, slippage, and rough shifting. Now Trending 'If He Acts Like That From Rejection in Public…:' Female Motorcyclist Gets Hit on by Man at a Gas Station. Then She Rejects Him Car Salesman Gets Ghosted By Customer. Then He Looks Up the Customer Online Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Single man sends Facebook wild after accidentally revealing his six-pack while trying to sell a second-hand mirror
A bachelor has set the internet alight after leaving women open-mouthed over his reflection while he tried to sell an old mirror. Daz Gracie posted a listing to sell a pink and white children's desk, complete with a Mirror, on a Facebook Freecycle page last month - but prospective buyers were more interested in his chiselled abs, which were reflected as he took the snap. The 37-year-old, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, said he didn't plan for his abs to make a guest appearance in the mirrored lid but when he realised, he posted it anyway. The loft insulation installer, who is currently single, said 'within 20 seconds' the desk had been claimed and his phone 'went wild' with messages from women desperate to claim him, rather than the desk. The viral post, which racked up almost 4,000 likes, shares and comments, left Daz 'laughing his head off' and claiming that Facebook ads might be the future of dating. 'My mum's recently moved and whoever lived in the house before had left that desk,' he explained. 'I'd gone to hers on Sunday morning and put an Ikea desk together for her and she asked 'Will you bang it [the kid's desk] on Facebook?'. 'I took some pictures then I noticed my torso was in it. Don't get me wrong I love a topless selfie but I could get a better one than that. Daz Gracie (pictured), 37, said he didn't plan for his abs to make a guest appearance in the mirrored lid but when he realised, he posted it anyway. He claims that, after leaving women hot under the collar on the social media site, Daz's friends suspected he had deliberately shown a little skin to grab the attention of prospective buyers. But he insisted: 'Honestly if I was meant to be in it, I would have put my face in it as well. 'I took it and was like 'I'm posting it anyway' and then all of a sudden my phone was just going wild. I was laughing my head off at some of the comments. 'Someone said 'I'm not interested in the desk but I'd definitely take the man', I was like 'Oh my God, here we go'.' Daz's Facebook post reads: 'Child's desk free to collect near Barnsley town centre. Thank you.' One woman wrote: 'Can I be considered, please, but not for the desk? X' Another commented: 'Is the man still available with delivery. Erm I mean the item.' One wrote: 'Mmmm very nice, whoever gets it is a very lucky girl.' Another commented: 'Freecycle the future of dating.' He said the post spread beyond the UK and he had people from Canada and the US messaging him. The post spread beyond the UK and Daz had people from Canada and the US messaging him and it's continuing to make the rounds online The post is continuing to make the rounds online despite a neighbour claiming the desk '20 seconds' after Daz listed it. He admits that despite being a 'good-looking chap', the situation has been 'good for the ego'. 'I'm not on the dating apps. I think I'm a good-looking chap anyway, I get plenty of messages,' he said. 'I've only been single about seven months and I was with my partner for a while. Having a lot of thirsty women after me on Facebook is definitely good for the ego. 'I'm not tempted to take any of them up on the offer just yet, I'm going on holiday so I'll see what happens after. 'My advice to any single blokes struggling to get messages on dating apps - get a picture on 'items for sale' and see what happens. Your luck could change.'
