This woman expertly sums up all of the reasons why millenials grew up so anxious all the time. She lists some of the worst events of the 2000s.
I think I was in the third grade when the terrorist attacks of 9/11 took place. I was in the middle of class when I was suddenly told that I was being pulled out of school early. My parents picked up me and my brother and brought us straight home. In all honestly, I remember being happy that I got to leave school early at the time, and from what I remember, my parents just let me stay that way. They didn’t explain the reason they picked us up right away, and now I can imagine why.
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They must have been terrified of seeing the Twin Towers come down on the news and assumed the worst. Wanting to protect their kids from everything, they picked us up and wanted to protect us at any cost.
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I hadn’t entirely processed it at the time, but it took me a while to realize what a profound effect that would have on millennials. It was an awful event that terraformed the world my generation would grow up in. As one woman on TikTok pointed out, that wasn’t the only such event.
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Millennials are anxious all the time, and this woman lays out why.
In mid-April 2023, Shantel (@shantelmsmith) on TikTok posted a video that almost immediately went viral. In it, she basically explains why millennials are so anxious all the time about the many responsibilities and external stressors we’re made to deal with as adults now.
Obviously, there’s plenty of leeway for personal strife and conflict in an individual’s life. Not everyone’s trauma looks exactly the same, no matter who they are, and Shantel makes no assumptions about that fact. What she does do, however, is list all of the historic life-changing events that millennials have experienced in a collective single lifetime. And unfortunately, a life-changing event isn’t always a good one.
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As early as 1997, Princess Diana of the British royal family died in a car crash at only 36 years old. She was popular and well-loved on an international level, and news of her untimely death shook the entire world.
In 1999, Columbine High School became the site of a mass shooting, creating an uneasy environment for young students.
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In 2001, the 9/11 terrorist attacks kicked off an era of paranoia, unrest, and xenophobia. In fact, it led directly to the U.S. declaring war on Iraq in 2003.
Not long after that, a global recession led to job loss and a housing market collapse. In 2012, the Black Lives Matter movement was sparked after the unjust murder of Trayvon Martin. And who could forget the infamous 2016 election, the result of which almost directly led to a global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020?
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Seeing all of it laid out on one timeline courtesy of Shantel, it’s easy to see why millennials are so anxious all the time. Any one of these events would be worthy of their own lengthy unit in a college history class syllabus. That said, anyone born a millennial will have experienced all of these moments in a single lifetime, and that would weigh heavily on anyone’s soul.
In fact, the repercussions of most of these turning points in history can still be felt to this day. The Muslim community in the U.S. still faces prejudice following the 9/11 attacks, racial injustice from law enforcement still plagues Black communities, and as of 2023, over 300,000 school students have experienced gun violence and school shootings that have resulted in dozens if not hundreds of deaths.
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As if that weren’t enough, folks in the comments of Shantel’s video had more events to add to the list of general trauma. Many referenced other attacks like the Boston Marathon bombings, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and the anthrax scare that took place shortly after 9/11, just to name a few.
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Even Gen Z kiddies who were born between 1996 and the early 2010s chimed in, remembering most of the traumatizing world events that would have a hand in shaping some futures.
Even if you weren’t personally affected by any of the above, the fact that we millennials grew up in a world that was scarred by these events most certainly speaks to the kind of worries we have now as anxious adults.
Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o appear to be dating. When did they get together? What’s the latest on their relationship? Details are ahead!
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The Gist:
Joshua Jackson’s marriage to Jodie Turner-Smith ended in October 2023.
Lupita Nyong’o also split up with her boyfriend around the same time.
The two actors have been seen together in recent months.
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Pacey is all grown up and making adult decisions about his dating life. Joshua Jackson has separated from his wife of three years and appears to be dating someone new: Lupita Nyong’o.
So when did the new couple get together? Tongues have been wagging in Hollywood and beyond about the possible timeline. Here are the all details about their relationship.
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October 2023: Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o first popped up together at a Janelle Monáe concert.
In October 2023, the former teen heartthrob and the Black Panther star were first spotted at a Janelle Monáe concert in Los Angeles, but fans weren’t sure what to make of the outing, since they were with a group of friends, per People.
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We’ll get to the interesting timing of the event in a moment, but first, the two would seemingly soon confirm that they are dating when Joshua and Lupita were seen running errands together in early December, also in Los Angeles.
Finally, on Dec. 5, Joshua and Lupita were photographed hand-in-hand in Joshua Tree, Calif., putting speculation to rest that they are indeed together after ending their respective previous relationships.
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Joshua Jackson split from Jodie Turner-Smith, his wife of three years, in October 2023.
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But by October 2023, Joshua and Jodie were done with happily ever after, with the actor’s wife filing for divorce and citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Sources even speculated that the union had grown “unhealthy.”
Someone who talked to People said about the couple who is no longer, “They are on very different paths in life. It turned into an unhealthy marriage that made her unhappy.”
Meanwhile, Lupita was with a partner and ended things on similarly cringeworthy terms. Perhaps the two A-listers bonded over their shared experiences getting out of toxic relationships?
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Lupita Nyong’o and her ex went their separate ways in October 2023.
Lupita dated her boyfriend Selema Masekela for about a year before things went way sour for the couple.
The star announced the couple’s bad breakup on social media, sharing in October 2023, “At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust. I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception.”
Ouch!
As for how serious things will get between Joshua and Lupita, well, for now other than the photos of the two holding hands, neither has confirmed the relationship or commented publicly on their feelings for one another.
We’ll have to wait and see if this is more than just a rebound — but is it bad if we really hope so?
An “Amish oil change” is the latest term spreading around TikTok, but many are unclear on the meaning behind the phrase and what it refers to.
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The Gist:
The term “Amish oil change” has been circulating on TikTok recently, and it has two definitions that are nasty in different ways.
The first involves a procedure that ensures that a horse has regular bowel movements, and the second involves performing a sexual act on the animal.
Frankly, we would encourage you to avoid trying either definition on your own if you can avoid it.
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While there are plenty of people who know how to change the oil in their cars, even those who are particularly good with cars may be confused by the idea of an Amish oil change. The phrase, which has trended on TikTok, seems to be a paradoxical take on the phase. After all, the Amish quite famously don’t drive cars.
Although the idea of an Amish oil change predates the internet, the phrase has become much more well known in large part thanks to its appearance on TikTok. Now, many people want to know what it means.
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What is an Amish oil change on TikTok?
In a car, oil changes are a necessary part of maintenance. If you don’t change the oil in your car regularly, it won’t work anymore.
The same is true for horses, who are living beings in their own right. They’re also key to many people’s livelihoods, including the Amish. Just like cars, horses need to be taken care of if you want them to carry you from place to place like the Amish do. The Amish also use horses to plow fields instead of using big machinery.
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An Amish oil change refers to a particularly nasty procedure that anyone, Amish or not, who has a horse may have had to do at some point. If a horse is sick and hasn’t been pooping regularly, its caretakers may have to put on a glove that goes all the way up to their shoulder. They reach into the horse’s rear end and unblock it so that it can once again have regular bowel movements.
Suddenly, the dirt required to change the oil on your car doesn’t seem too bad. For many non-Amish horse owners, they would call a veterinarian to come out and treat the horse — Amish oil change included. Although the Amish likely take care of a blockage themselves, most horse owners will pay a professional.
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The term “Amish oil change” came about because it’s a little bit like changing the oil on your car.
It’s a fairly clever turn of phrase that describes a pretty nasty part of animal care. Still, if you’re someone who works with horses regularly, you’re likely familiar with how gross the work can be at times.
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Urban Dictionary has an even grosser definition of the term.
If you’ve seen the term on TikTok, the definition explained above might be the one being used, but it’s also possible that an even grosser definition is the one you’re seeing.
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According to Urban Dictionary, an Amish oil change is “when a woman performs Fellatio on a horse and spits the cum out.”
Welp. Frankly, the less said about that particular definition of the term, the better.
Since winning Season 1 of ‘Squid Game: The Challenge,’ Mai Whelan (aka Player 287) has been laying low and spending time with her family.
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The Gist:
A whopping 456 players entered Squid Game: The Challenge, but only one will claim victory.
Mai Whelan (Player 287) took home the crown and the life-changing $4.56 million prize.
Since winning, Mai has enjoyed laying low and relaxing at home with her family.
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Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Squid Game: The Challenge.
After a thrilling 10 episodes spanning three weeks, Netflix finally unveiled the inaugural winner of Squid Game: The Challenge. The finale saw Sam Lantz (Player 016), Mai Whelan (Player 287), and Phill Cain (Player 451) compete in the final challenges for the life-changing grand prize.
Ultimately, following a series of gripping “Rock, Paper, Scissors” rounds, Mai emerged victorious, securing the record-breaking $4.56 million prize and etching her name into the history books. Months have passed since Mai last sported her green tracksuit, so where is she now? Keep reading to discover her current whereabouts!
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What is ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ winner Mai Whelan up to now?
Despite bagging an impressive $4.56 million, Tudum noted that “little else has changed” in Mai’s quiet post-victory life. She returned home to Virginia, opting for a low-key life with her husband and their two dogs. Additionally, Mai has been enjoying spending quality time with her 12-year-old granddaughter.
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“It was a relief to go back to normal life and not worry about getting eliminated. I needed that after two and a half weeks of intense go, go, go, and emotional ups and downs,” Mai told the outlet. “But the person that came into [the competition] is me. I’m still Mai, and she hasn’t changed — except that I came out stronger.”
How is Mai putting her ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ winnings to use?
Now, you might be curious: What is Mai doing with her winnings?! Well, as the proud recipient of $4.56 million, Mai treated herself to an intricately beaded, black velvet Ralph Lauren gown, which she flaunted at the Squid Game: The Challenge finale watch party on Dec. 6, 2023, in New York City.
“It’s a beautiful dress. I couldn’t help it,” she said of the purchase. “But that’s about as frivolous as I want to go.”
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Mai Whelan (Player 287) at the ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ finale watch party on Dec. 6, 2023 in NYC.
For now, Mai is using the money to renovate her home, with plans to build a small dock for a boat. However, once her home improvements are complete, Mai’s focus will shift toward making a positive impact on the lives of others.
“My heart is with people, animals, and climate change,” Mai shared regarding how she plans to spend her winnings. “If we continue what we’re doing, there won’t be a future for all the little kids growing up right now.”
Squid Game: The Challenge is now streaming on Netflix.
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