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Specsavers changes Twitter name to troll Politics For All’s suspension

When large brands get involved with social media jokes it can be a bit embarrassing, but Specsavers have managed to give everyone a chuckle by having a pop at Politics For All and Twitter.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

Tyra Banks called ‘sadistic’ after viral Top Model clip reminds people of Squid Games

Every few months an old clip of America’s Next Top Model seems to resurface and go viral that makes everyone question: How was on earth was Tyra Banks allowed to get away with this?!

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

Nigel Farage’s 2022 New Year video message has been mercilessly mocked

Nigel Farage has released a New Year’s video that has been predictably mocked by Twitter users.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

What is the Wordle game going viral on Twitter?

Simple online word game Wordle has taken the internet by storm as examples of it appear across social media daily.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

These are the lockdown hobbies that led to thousands of injuries

Covid restrictions brought a sudden influx of activities from stockpiling to Zoom dates and bizarre pandemic purchases. And now, stats have revealed that newly-taken up hobbies over lockdown led to thousands of hospital admissions – specifically through DIY, pets and playing in parks.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

Met Police receives backlash for posting London drug swabs video

London’s Metropolitan Police has come under fire for posting a clip of its officers carrying out random drug swabs in Shoreditch.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

Canadian professor warns that US could be under right-wing dictator by 2030

A Canadian political science professor has issued a stark warning about the direction of US politics, slamming former president Donald Trump.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

It’s not just flat earthers - there’s also Donut Earth Theory

On the internet, there seems to be no end to the number of strange conspiracy theories. Some believe in the existence of ‘lizard people’, others think the Capitol riot was orchestrated by the FBI. Now, some even believe in the Donut Earth Theory.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

Harry Potter reunion mistakenly used throwback photo of Emma Roberts, not Emma Watson

The long-awaited Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts hit screens on New Year’s Day – and while fans were ecstatic about the return of their favourite trio, they were quick to pick up on an “embarrassing” blunder.

indy100 · Jan 3, 2022

RNLI had a record year of donations after attacks from Farage and people are thrilled

After the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) received an influx of attacks from people such as Nigel Farage for rescuing asylum seekers from drowning in the English Channel, the public support in response has meant the charity is on its way to raising its highest annual fundraising total ever in…

indy100 · Jan 2, 2022