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High School Senior Sparks Debate After Sharing Video Of Classmates All Staring At Their Phones Instead Of Interacting
The student shared in the comments that, since it was the first week of classes, the teacher's lesson had run a little short, and the students were allowed to do a self-selected activity throughout the rest of class. She decided to record the video while the teacher had stepped out into the hallway to make a point.
Every student within the frame of the video had chosen to take out their phone, and whether they were scrolling, reading, or watching videos, none of them broke eye contact with their screens while TikToker @nahla_her recorded.
The video has since been removed, but you can see screenshots from it below.
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Some TikTokers found the contents of the video to be incredibly sad.
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Others questioned why this was allowed to happen.
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Some reminisced about their own high school experiences, fearing these students were missing out.
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Wondering if screen time is impacting students' social skills and intellectual development continues to be a point of concern, but the TikTokers in the comments were more concerned about the memories these students were missing out on.
From talking about what they did over the summer to making jokes to complaining about having to take certain classes, there are countless ways that students could connect and start making memories at the start of their final year of school that would not involve a screen.
It's understandable that these students went through a pandemic, have grown up with more social media options available than ever before, and now have AI tools at their fingertips, making their high school experience a totally unique one.
But we can hope that they'll still have the experiences that made the high school years for previous students special.
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Eminem Reveals The Heartfelt Letter Dolly Parton Sent Him After He Was Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame In Poignant Tribute
When Eminem was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame back in 2022, the same year as Lionel Richie and Eurythmics, he received a surprising note from Dolly Parton, complimenting him on his accomplishments and career.
Addressing him by his name, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, Parton wrote:
"Marshall (Eminem), Congratulations on your induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."
"Your performance was amazing and everybody said so. Even though I don't know a lot about rap music, I've come to know that you are the very best at it."
"Aside from that I hope what I have to say will not seem weird or strange to you but I have always felt some unexplained connection to you like I know you somehow."
"I had hoped to meet you at the show but you know how nuts those things are, personally I hate 'em and I missed my chance but maybe someday we'll meet."
"In the meantime, keep doing what you're doing because you do it so well and no matter how complex your world may be just know you are very special and touch people in ways you don't even know."
"With love & respect, Dolly Parton."
You can see the note here:
Fans loved getting to see Parton's letter.
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Touched by the gesture, Eminem posted a copy of Parton's note to his Instagram and X, pointing out that she'd shown him a kindness that she didn't have to.
He wrote:
"I’m sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had an impact on me."
"She definitely didn’t have to take the time to do it."
"Even for a kid who mostly listened to rap music, she was an icon. A superstar in every sense."
"Rest easy, Dolly. And thank you for the kind words."
Some X users were equally touched by Parton's gesture.
Those who loved Dolly Parton surely wouldn't be surprised to hear that she'd written a letter of encouragement and congratulations to Eminem, but it's lovely to see how touched he was by the gesture. It's a great reminder of just how much one act of kindness can mean to someone.
Man Trying Fish And Chips For First Time Makes Rookie Mistake After Leaving Food Unattended On Beach In Hilarious Viral Video
In the video, Benito has his food all ready in a styrofoam takeaway container as he sits down on the beach to enjoy his meal.
But the plastic bag he'd carried the container in blows away, and he debates for a moment whether or not to retrieve it. Deciding to be environmentally conscious, he sets the styrofoam container down on the beach and chases after the bag.
In the meantime, a seagull quickly takes advantage of the opportunity, which leads to a whole flock of seagulls fighting over the contents of the container.
According to a comment written by Benito, he had caught up with the bag, and when he turned back, he turned and watched in "utter disbelief" at the number of seagulls that had come to claim his food.
Back in the video, Benito slowly approaches the area as the seagulls begin to disperse, and when he finally reaches the place where he'd been sitting, he's met with a totally empty styrofoam container.
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Fellow TikTokers could not help but laugh at the predicament Benito found himself in, and fortunately he was able to laugh along.
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Fortunately, Benito soon had another opportunity to try fish and chips. He did not disclose the location he ordered from the first time, but his second attempt took place at Rock & Sole Plaice, the oldest fish and chip joint in the country, serving customers since 1871.
Though takeaway was an option, he decided to dine in this time, jokingly looking around to make sure there were no seagulls in the restaurant with him.
Benito ordered the popular cod loin and fresh-made chips, and he determined that they were "worth the wait."
You can watch that video here:
This was a hilarious mistake that anyone could make while trying to perform a good deed, and it's definitely worth laughing at in hindsight.
Fortunately, the TikToker was later able to try the food—and it was definitely worth the wait.
