The text that could have turned votes
‘BIG mistake … huge’. Brisbane nightclub patrons have fought back after they were spammed with a political text on the eve of the election.
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Why is everyone smearing their lipstick?
IT’S the latest selfie trend spreading across social media. But will the smudged makeup trend endorsed by Rita Ora et al be the next ice bucket challenge?
Five tips for Tinder
A MAN made headlines this week for his unique approach to Tinder. In light of this, we have complied our five tips for getting a date using Tinder
Twitter loves #weed
A RECREATIONAL drug often associated with unproductive losers has been proven to do quite the opposite … well in terms of Twitter at least.
‘Wear the push up bra I bought’
WE’RE all guilty of having a chuckle at our parent’s expense, but that’s nothing compared to the texts sent by this crazy mum.
‘We don’t want girls on Twitter’
IN A country where women aren’t permitted to drive and need men’s permission to do most things, this one piece of freedom was apparently too much.
These celeb portraits have a secret twist
YOU’VE seen these celebrities before, but not quite like this. There’s more to these portraits than meets the eye.
How to use Snapchat’s new feature
IF you are looking for a guide regarding Snapchat’s new ‘Discover’ feature, look no further.
The massive attack on Facebook
FACEBOOK, Instagram and Tinder all went down at the same time yesterday after a cyber attack. This incredible image shows how it happened.
There’s a blizzard a comin’!
IN THE wake of New York’s monstrous weather event, resident have taken to Twitter. There has been a wide variety of tweets and we have compiled the best.
You know you’re Australian when …
A HASHTAG celebrating what Australians have in common reveals our true character – and that we can still have a laugh at ourselves.
People mimic Street Fighter’s car demolishing stage
HILARIOUS videos showing what happens when arcade game Street Fighter II meets real life have been going crazy online. Check them out.
‘Help me find the girl I met on the train’
IT’S a true modern-day romance. Boy meets girl on the train, the two hit it off but he forgets to get her number and asks Twitter to find her.
Sarah Palin’s bizarre speech
SARAH Palin reckons she might run for president. Well, if she wants to do that, she should probably come up with some speeches that actually make sense.
Australia Day or Invasion Day?
ON Twitter, many are using the term “Invasion Day” and choosing not to celebrate January 26 with barbies and beers and the beach.
What Oz Day proves about Aussies
AS WE gear up for Australia Day, take a look back at how Aussies spent the big day last year — it was a ‘bloody ripper’.
You had one job to do
IT’S the bake that flipped the nation. A cake designed to celebrate Australia has instead become the talk of it — much to the horror of Coles.
‘Something has finally mobilised the bogans’
THE Bondi Hipsters are in an absolute rage, and they’ve cut loose on ‘Middle Australia’. What have the ‘bogans’ done to make them so angry?
Glitter website sells for $85,000
UPDATE: A viral website offering to ship your enemies envelopes full of glitter in the mail has sold for $85,000.
Explain the ‘90s in four words
TWITTER is getting nostalgic with the hashtag #ExplainThe90sIn4Words gaining some serious traction. And the responses have been awesome.
Controversial 4chan founder steps down
HE’S the man behind one of the world’s most controversial sites — responsible for some of the best and worst of the internet. So why is the 4chan founder suddenly leaving?
How to stay on top of the Twitterverse
FINDING it hard to keep up with Twitter’s 500 million daily updates? Help is at hand with the first of a series of new features.
‘Why don’t you leave the toilet seat up?’
INTRODUCING #meninism, a way for men around the world to explain and share the heavy burden of being a man in this tough new age.
Woman makes $6 million opening toys
UNLESS you have a couple of rug-rats, you’ll probably never believe this. But the mysterious owner of YouTube’s most profitable channel made $6 million in 2014 by doing something every kid wants to do.
How spambots are ruining Tinder
OPINION: She’s a gorgeous 27-year-old who could be my perfect match. Except she’s a spambot – a fake account posing as a love interest. And she’s taking up so much time, she’s starting to make Tinder worthless.
How Australians consume porn
Have you ever wondered how Australians consume their porn? If so, we can give you an insight.
Your star sign as you’ve never seen it
STAR signs imagined as monsters by illustrator Damon Hellandbrand have just gone viral thanks to the magic of social media.
How porn rules ALL of our lives
EVEN if we never watch it, porn is ruling our lives. From online shopping to the way we entertain ourselves, porn is shaping everything. This is how.
If you’re scared of clowns look away
IF YOU have seen what looks like a Ronald McDonald convention in Sydney, you’re not alone, social media is blowing up with sightings.
Soderbergh takes his razor to a classic
FAMED director Steven Soderbergh has officially retired from filmmaking. But his latest work might be his ballsiest yet.
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