Parents’ perfect troll of daughter
WHAT do you do when you see your daughter posting selfies with her new boyfriend on social media? Troll them in the best way possible, that’s what.
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This guy really wants his sunnies back
AFTER this man’s date accidentally left with his sunglasses, he texted her every week for a year begging her to return them.
Aldi’s response is ‘tea-lightful’
WHEN one man wrote to Aldi to complain about a surprise in his biscuit-packet that ruined his morning cuppa, they responded in the most perfect way.
Nightclub’s shocking racist reply
A NIGHTCLUB has sparked outrage after telling a job seeking black woman on Facebook that they needed ‘less Afro-Caribbean staff’.
What cabin crew do when you leave
FLIGHT attendants uphold an image of professionalism and class during a flight but a new social media craze is showing us another side.
Cabbies just did Uber a huge favour
THEIR protest was part of a bid to win public sympathy over the effect UberX was having on their lives. But the disruption may have backfired big time.
How to face-off with UFC 193 stars
BEFORE the fighters on the UFC 193 face-off against one another in the pre-fight weigh ins, fans are being given the opportunity to see how they measure up.
Tinder users can now ‘swipe up’
TINDER has just released a cheeky new feature called Super Like, which is now available to Aussie users. But what does this mean for your swiping tendencies?
‘We need to close our borders now’
ANOTHER day, another rant about refugees on Facebook. Except this man’s post is going viral for all the right reasons.
Man shamed for ‘sexist’ LinkedIn message
A LAWYER has been taken to task after he complimented a woman on LinkedIn. Her biting response has prompted other women to share their experiences.
Best reactions to #coalisamazing
IT APPEARS like a celestial body, a fascinating object floating through the cosmos. But this little black rock isn’t what it seems, and Australia isn’t happy about it.
Kiwi man’s funny spelling blunder
THIS New Zealander has made world headlines after a video of him trying to spell the word ‘eyes’ hit social media, sending the internet into laughter.
The tweet that stirred a lynch mob
SHE tweeted a bad joke about a cop deserving to die. Within hours her Twitter and Facebook accounts were deleted and her voicemail was filled with death threats.
The brazen Instagram of Mexican drug cartels
GANGSTERS from the Mexican drug cartels are using Instagram to flaunt the profits of crime for the whole world to see.
The world’s loneliest buck’s party
THIS man’s wild plans were destroyed after flight cancellations left him in a city with no mates. He shared his weekend online.
The tweet that could nail El Chapo
COPS finally have a lead on the whereabouts of notorious Mexican drug lord “El Chapo’’ — thanks to an incredibly dopey mistake by his son.
Kanye’s speech put to Seinfeld music
IF you thought Kanye West’s MTV video music awards speech couldn’t get any better, you were wrong.
Restaurant’s rude reply to diner
THIS woman posted a complaint on Facebook. The restaurant’s response is a textbook case of how not to do customer service.
Emails more romantic than phone calls
IT appears Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were predicting the future of dating with the 1998 cinematic masterpiece You’ve Got Mail.
These are the world’s dumbest crooks
THEY thought it wise to broadcast their crime on a live streaming app, but instead created a real-life gangster flick about the world’s dumbest criminals.
Brazil’s glamour mayor on the run
THIS young mayor has gone into hiding after she was accused of corruption and remotely running her town through WhatsApp.
Don’t post these on Facebook
YES, the whole point of Facebook is to share your life with other people. Even so, you need to be careful about what you post.
Hilarious answer to Instagramming foodies
TWO guys have developed a solution to combat the increasing number of people Instagramming their meals and it’s pure genius.
‘Why I love your annoying Facebook posts’
IF YOU’VE ever scoffed at an attention seeking hospital post or a terrible selfie this story is for you. Because we’re all using Facebook to feel better about ourselves.
There’s something weird about this dog
THIS creepy photo of a deadly looking family pet has social media users scratching their heads, wondering what’s gone so horribly wrong.
Minecraft founder’s sad tweets
IT’S official: money can’t buy you happiness. Just ask Minecraft founder and recent billionaire Markus Persson.
‘Pretty much all biologists love junk’
SCIENTISTS around the world have been amusing themselves on Twitter, sharing images of the wonders — and horrors — of animal genitalia.
Aussies slam Border Force farce
Aussies on social media continue to show their indignation after yesterday’s Border Force controversy in Melbourne.
How social media failed shooting victims
THE Virginia shooting on live TV exposed the weaknesses of the world’s biggest social networks, which could hold some clues to stopping violent acts.
Awesome change comes to Instagram
FINALLY! After years of cropping out our least favourite friend, Instagram is finally allowing landscape and portrait photos.
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