WHAT’S THE POINT?

A humorous take on cancel culture, apology videos, internet mobs, and the never‑ending cycle of online outrage. Welcome to the internet’s favorite sport: Who wants to be canceled today? Will it be a rising celebrity? Or someone who has spent years in the industry but had that one tweet posted years ago, which doesn’t sit well with people today?  It can be anyone, and netizens are here to judge and punish.  No one is safe. Every action is under scrutiny. Every social media post is analyzed.  Because canceling one celebrity is never the goal here. It has to be someone every week.  Here’s how it begins. A celebrity steps out of the shadows to promote their work; netizens are immediately intrigued: could this celebrity be a true participant? Do they have what it takes to be canceled? The celebrity is putting forward their best side on late-night talk shows, waving at kids, letting the paparazzi take their photos, cracking jokes at trailer launches, and showing how they g...

  The minute we are born, we become a member of a family. We are taught about family love and expect unconditional support from them in endless supply.  “We are family, of course, I will be there for you.” You will hear that several times during your life. Until one day, you realize that you weren’t born in a family but a shaky startup with questionable accounts.  It comes up in a casual conversation. One of your parents states that they hope you choose a profitable career so you can take care of your siblings and then them when they are old.  Something inside you clicks. Wait…are you their child or a diversified asset expected to deliver an ROI? If you don’t manage to deliver, your parents are probably expecting their other children to step up.  They are investing in you after all. Your basic needs are met, and you are being educated. And all this for several years until you are pushed out to go earn a living so you can start giving back what they have invested...

  One good story. Well-written characters. A book you can’t keep down and re-read again and again.  Then you find out it is being adapted into a movie or TV show. The casting is perfect. The adaptation is loyal to the book. The soundtrack is amazing. And now you’re a fan! Actors are now accessible through social media, so you start following them, rooting for their success because, yes, the adaptation turned out to be a huge success. There’s a sequel or another season also announced!  You’re not alone. Hundreds of fans are flocking online to post their views, create edits of their favorite scenes, write fiction, and basically go crazy.  True fans remain supportive of the writers, the showrunners, and the cast. They show support by liking posts, sharing comments, and discussing the movie or show with other fans without resorting to arguments.  Then there are those who become obsessed with the story and characters to the point that they no longer exist in the real...

  It’s not often we get shows with a large cast that have impeccable chemistry on screen. The chemistry is so good that you are bound to think they must have struck up a friendship in real life, too.  And that assumption seems validated when we see the press junkets and their off-screen camaraderie. They are laughing, praising each other, hugging, and patting each other. It’s natural to believe that since they have been working together for a long time, their friendship must be authentic. They’ve been coworkers for years now, working on the same project, and most probably have the same dynamic with your coworkers.  You are best friends with your coworkers, right? All of them? And invited to all of their special events? Celebrities may get along with each other, but there are some biographies by former stars who say otherwise, though. Most stars come out later in life, proclaiming that no one in the industry is their friend and that their true friends are people outside th...

Inflation rates are up. Income not so much, but hey, at least everyone's anxiety is also up. When we were in school,  we were clearly not prepared to handle the adult life crisis. It was all about photosynthesis and memorizing World War dates, and let's not forget to make sure our handwriting is readable. Although these topics were not completely useless, knowledge is important. Imagine the betrayal felt when you walk out of schools and universities, only to realize no one wants to know which battle took place in which year. They don't even care about whether your handwriting is legible. It's about how fast you can type. But the biggest shock is realizing that the news reports on economies and how current world events are affecting them were not boring white noise after all. Turns out if someone says the economy isn't doing great and inflation rates are high, it affects you. You barely notice it at first. It's a boring article in the financial section of the new...

  When you were young, your parents were there to help you understand the world. When you were still learning to eat, they were there. They held your hand when you started to stand and were excited to walk. They paid for all your necessities. They were there when you were scared or sad. They helped you study. They took care of you when you fell sick. Now that you're grown up and no longer need their constant assistance, life has weighed down the scales the other way. They are the ones who need you now. As they grow older, they become weaker and can no longer help themselves. It's even more heartbreaking when your parent is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease that consumes every bit of their energy. They can't walk properly or feed themselves and need constant care. If you have a lot of money, then maybe you can afford nurses who work around the clock. If you're strapped, then you may want to offer your help. It's love that makes you offer but afterward it beco...

News you wish you could forget, but it's trending already! The world is a beautiful place to live in, but let's face it, the people and political situations sometimes make things a tad difficult. ​Here's what happened last week: ​1) Epstein Files were released! ​Not all of them, of course. And no, the names of all those involved were not revealed. Black lines everywhere. Netizens are quick to point out the futility of releasing these files if the perpetrators are not going to be held accountable. Also, the DOJ "accidentally" revealed the names, phone numbers, and even photos of victims. Turns out, the wrong people are being protected. ​2) The Melania movie is a box office... dud. ​Melania Trump may have been a successful model in the past, but she is struggling to find success with the masses. Her movie did make $7 million, which is great for a documentary, but the budget was $75 million. The movie obviously came out at the wrong time. With so many peo...