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Woman reveals how she manipulated algorithms in the 2000s to become a MySpace emo queen with 48,000 followers: ‘The birth of a marketing genius’

If you grew up during the peak of the 2000s internet, you probably remember “Emo Queens” with neon hair and dramatic side-swept bangs. They seemed to dominate every corner of Myspace even when calling yourself emo was a no-no. 

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

LA girl wins the internet after admitting to her ‘pick me’ tales of using her friend’s Snapchat to ‘poll’ guys for validation: ‘You’re so brave’

We all have skeletons in our digital closets. But this Los Angeles woman is winning the internet for her bravery in airing out her humiliating “pick-me” teenage phase. 

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

Toronto man glances at a fellow passenger’s phone on the public bus and instantly regrets it: ‘I’m never taking public transit ever again’

We have all had those moments where our curiosity gets the better of us. Especially if you’re on a public bus with a diversity of people around. But for one Toronto man, a single “nosey” glance resulted in a permanent ick from public transit. 

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

Woman says group of men booed her when she walked into the gym: Now people want revenge: ‘We said we’d do that if a girl walked in’

There’s a fitness craze currently underway in the United States.

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

Pride and Prejudice Fans Lament the “50th Adaptation” of the Story by Netflix

Back to Pemberley we go.

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

David Bowie and Iman’s Daughter Shares Her Experience With Rehab Amidst Her Father’s Cancer Battle

She says she became a person she is proud of through it all.

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

Everyone Loves the Sopranos. But Who Would Tony and His Friends Vote For?

Are we surprised?

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

‘Go to Marshalls next’: California gemology student goes to T.J. Maxx. Then she exposes the truth about the jewelry sold there

That glittering jewelry case at T.J. Maxx? It might not be telling you the whole story. One California gemology student took her trained eye on a field trip to T.J. Maxx and put it to the test. From suspicious “turquoise” to pearls that aren’t fooling anyone, she breaks down the…

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

Woman checks into Airbnb at Corpus Christi. Then she notices something off about the mirror: ‘There’s probably someone on the other side’

Airbnb guests have long shared concerns about hidden cameras in rental homes. While camerasinside homes are strictly prohibited under Airbnb’s rules, suspicions about undisclosed surveillance continue to surface online.

The Mary Sue · Feb 26

“I feel like I’m betraying Italy:” Exchange Student Delightfully Surprised by Olive Garden

When you're here, you're family.

The Mary Sue · Feb 26