How “Monitoring the Situation” Became Reality TV for Men
A popular meme about keeping up with political news is resurfacing and turning everyone into commentators
Gen Z Men Want to Be “Obeyed” by Women
Along with other terrible statistics, a new survey shows that 33% of Gen Z men believe that they should have the final say in a relationship
What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men
This month's recommendations include a Pulitzer winner, a memoir set in Jamaica and “an extremely funny, incredibly dark novel about Philadelphia”
Where Have All the Good Memes Gone?
Last year marked a definitive shift in meme culture. So far, this year feels like a breaking point.
Spotify Continues Its March Into the Book World
The app is rolling out a number of enticing features that not only elevate its audiobook experience, but facilitate reading physical books, too
How Wrong Is It to Judge Someone by Their Looks?
A valuable lesson in communication from a reality dating show
The Viral Relationship Prank About Asking Permission to Eat
Is your partner asking if they can order fries at a restaurant?
Gen Z Labeled “Dumber” Than Their Parents, But Also “Overconfident”
Experts say excessive screen time is hurting their test scores, attention span and even general IQ. Can anything save them?
The One Thing You Should Not Do If You Cheat on Someone
Outside of the act of cheating itself, publicly humiliating yourself, and your ex, is…not a good look
What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men
We talked to journalists, authors and editors about what books men should check out right now
Is the Analog Lifestyle Trend Really Analog at All?
Many people are posting about living an “analog lifestyle” in 2026. That makes it a lot less analog.
Should You List “Olive Oil” on Your Resume?
According to a viral post on X, it may or may not be the best hiring hack of 2026
On Your Next Date, Go Color Hunting
A viral post on X may have suggested the best date idea of the year
It’s No Secret Why Everyone’s Obsessing Over 2016
The surge of nostalgia on social media is about more than “Stranger Things” and Instagram filters
Why Is Everyone So Pissed About a Target Sweater?
A sweater with the phrase “Dump Him” is being promoted at Target. Some people are very unhappy.
What Are “Fan Edits,” and Why Is Gen Z Obsessed With Them?
People on TikTok can’t get enough, so we talked to a fandom expert