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TikToker Warns Women Of The Alt-Right 'Rabbit Holes' To Avoid In Viral Video
TikToker and social worker Jess Britvich explained in a recently viral video that this phenomenon started with young, usually single, and usually isolated men. They would be targeted for their solitude, and in their vulnerable state, they'd be introduced to problematic, sometimes misogynistic, sexist, or racist beliefs that they'd be less likely to refute without a support group to act as a sounding board.
Now Britvich is seeing a similar pattern on social media towards young women and young mothers.
Some of the most widespread examples she's seeing fall under "traditional wife" or "tradwife" content, "skinnytok," "feminine energy," and even "girl math." Not all of this content is bad or problematic, but the social worker points out that it becomes a slippery slope as alt-right influencers are now creating videos that fall under these content umbrellas and are using them to subtly indoctrinate women.
In the process of teaching women they're not good enough and making them feel more vulnerable, these influencers can then push these viewers to strive to be more like traditional wives, to be "skinnier" and "healthier," or to be more "feminine," including being more submissive to their partners, less independent, and more "trusting" of the male figures in their lives.
It's obvious at this point how this move from being a strong, independent woman to being a skinny, submissive woman could be a problem, especially in today's political climate.
You can watch Britvich's first video here:
Soon after, Britvich shared a part two of the first video, in which she focuses on celebrity gossip, "hot tea," and further feminine influencing. These tea channels often subconsciously support male figures while questioning women, which can further perpetuate some of the teachings Britvich warned about in her previous video.
You can watch the second video here:
Some missed being able to watch their favorite videos without having to worry about underlying messaging.
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Since posting these videos, Britvich has shared a "What now?" video, like what we're supposed to do now that we're aware that this is a problem, and the best the social worker believes we can do is to stay self-aware and keep questioning. Completing cutting these topics out of our lives would not be realistic, helpful, or fun, but it's important to question what these videos might be teaching us.
It's totally okay to look for inspiration and help when trying to have a healthier lifestyle for the purpose of actually improving our health, or learning more about bread-making or homesteading as a potential hobby, income opportunity, or way to save money. It can even be true of following celebrity news or tarot readers.
What's important to remember, though, is what the undertones of these videos might be. Is this just fun drama to listen to, or is there inherent sexism in the reporting? Is this just a recipe video, or is it suggesting that you'd be a better woman if you were among the women making this bread?
While it might not feel like a big deal, enough messaging like this can make a huge difference.
Mom Goes Viral For Her Hilariously Petty Revenge After Family Forgets To Pack Items For Vacation
TikToker and mom @jj_the_original shared how she always packs the suitcases for her family's trips, as well as supplies for family outings, and she is always getting picked on for "overpacking." So for the family's latest vacation, she gave her family a few tips on what they should bring, but otherwise, she let everyone pack for themselves.
After giving each of them a chance to pack, she surveyed their items and packed a bag of her own, complete with everything she needed for the trip, plus items she knew that her husband and kids would miss while they were away.
The catch was, if someone needed an item from mom's bag, they'd have to "pay up." Each item that the kids needed would cost 20 minutes of child-free mom time, and each item that her husband needed would cost literal cash, since he has "adult money."
As she explained the rules in the car, her kids went from excited for the trip to the realization that they hadn't packed nearly as well as they thought they did. The TikToker's husband refused to say anything and wore a stony expression as he kept his eyes on the road and hands locked on the steering wheel as she filmed from the passenger seat.
You can watch the video here:
Some anticipated how this was going to go.
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The day before the viral video, the TikToker shared her plan and anticipated what her family would need during the trip, pointing out items that they'd left behind.
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In a follow-up video, the mom revealed that the kids had needed enough items to accrue nearly three hours of mom time.
Her husband, on the other hand, "always had to be right," so even though he was clearly uncomfortable, he refused to ask for any items that he'd forgotten to pack.
You can watch the follow-up video here:
Some found this to be a red flag and encouraged the TikToker to never pack for him again.
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On the flip side, viewers felt the mom had taught her kids an important lesson while still making sure their needs were met.
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It seemed obvious to viewers that the dad did not enjoy this form of packing. By being held accountable to pack his own bag, and being expected to pay up for the things he might have missed, it made it blatantly obvious to everyone who was the more prepared packer.
The children more than likely learned something from this, as they realized more is needed for a trip than a few t-shirts and a toothbrush. Perhaps their dad could take a page out of their book.
Cole Escola Nails 'Straight Guy' Impression!
Wearing a brown leather ensemble, boots, and some spectacular finger adornments, the actor was asked what their next project would be.
Escola told host Stephen Colbert:
“I’m dying to play a straight guy. I really want to play a straight guy.”
The actor even told Colbert that the key to remember is “enunciating is gay” and that the worst fear of a straight guy is “being understood.” Take notes, people!
The funny moment is seen below:
The actor visited the talk show to discuss the hit comedic stage play Oh, Mary! that Escola wrote and stars in as soon-to-be-widowed Mary Todd Lincoln who is having a mid-life crisis in the lead-up to her presidential husband’s assassination.
The play opened off-Broadway in 2024 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre before transferring to Broadway, and after being extended for a third time, is now playing at the Lyceum Theatre to sold-out audiences.
Playing the miserable Mary Todd, Escola describes the character as:
“She’s a alcoholic, wannabe cabaret star, um, inspired by someone very close to me… It’s about her hopes and her dreams. But it’s not really about her.”
That someone very close is Escola, who was inspired to write about the deceased first lady in 2009 when they thought of the reimagining after questioning whether Abraham Lincoln’s assassination “wasn’t such a bad thing for Mary Todd Lincoln?”
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Recently announced, Oh, Mary! is nominated for five Tony nominations, including Best Direction and Best Costume of a Play.
Most notably, Escola is now the first openly non-binary person to be nominated for both Best Play and Best Leading Actor in a Play at the Tony Awards.
When reached for comment by The Hollywood Reporter, Escola reflected on the groundbreaking moment:
“Somewhere between overwhelmingly emotional and nothing. My head’s sort of spinning, and I’ve got two shows tonight, so that’s what I’m mostly trying to think about, not letting it in too much so I can do my job.”
Fans praised the hilarious talk show clip:
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The full interview from Escola's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert can be seen below:
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We’re keeping our fingers crossed that Escola can add a Tony-winning “straight man impression” to their list of accomplishments.
And be sure to get tickets to Oh, Mary! on Broadway until June 28th.
Joe Jonas Hilariously Chimes In After Couple's Argument About Him Goes Viral On TikTok
The Jonas Brothers singer became the center of a relationship spat on TikTok after a fan jokingly told her husband, “I love Joe Jonas.”
In the viral clip, the husband replied, “You’re my wife. We are married... ‘til death do us part!”
Not missing a beat, she added an important caveat to those vows: “Unless Joe walks through that door.”
Her husband doubled down, “Joe Jonas, who's like five foot three? I’ll fight his a**. That’s a promise.”
The clip went viral due first to the sentiments expressed by both parties, which many people found relatable.
Enter Jonas himself. Not one to let love go down without a laugh, he jumped into the comment section:
“Well, I love you both and I’m 5’4 ok.”
Case closed. (FYI: IMDb lists him at 5′ 8″, but we’ll let Jonas himself say what he wants to for the sake of comedy—and marriage.)
People thought him adding his comment was truly the icing on the cake in the argument.
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Many folks said that if her husband loved her, he wouldn’t get in the way of her nuptial bliss with Joe Jonas.
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He should have known what kind of promise he was making in marrying her.
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Folks shared stories about fantasy husbands getting in the way of real relationships.
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Some husbands-to-be were understanding.
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Presumably the couple are reviewing the specifics of their vows, with Jonas aware of the situation.