When I was 16, I attended a writing workshop with a group of precocious young poets, where we all tried very hard to prove who among us was the most tortured upper-middle-class teenager. One boy refused to tell anyone where he was from, declaring, “I’m from everywhere and nowhere.” Two weeks later, he admitted he […]
The “Most Annoying” Things K-Pop Fans Comment During Idol Lives, According To Fans Themselves
The chat feature, where fans can leave comments for their favorite idols to see, is one of the most adored features of K-Pop groups’ livestreams. Considered a form of communication, idols often read and even respond or interact with the comments. That said, some fans end up becoming obnoxious in hopes of attention. Aespa Karina’s […]
Omnea raises $25M to tackle the painfully annoying procurement market
Procurement — the process of requesting, vetting and eventually buying IT and other supplies in an organization — is typically one of the more frustrating, dry, yet inevitable aspects of a workplace. When you are in need of a new app or device, or when you need to renew an existing contract for one in […]
Even Military Service Can’t Stop BTS’s Jungkook From Annoying Jin
BTS Jin and Jungkook‘s friendship could be described as very demure… [Video could not be displayed] ….very cutesy… [Video could not be displayed] …and very mindful, if by “demure,” “cutesy,” and “mindful” you mean “chaotic,” “competitive,” and “always entertaining.” Your browser does not support video. Although Jin and Jungkook aren’t together–the latter is currently serving in […]
What is Temu? Chinese e-commerce company's Super Bowl commercial goes viral for annoying jingle
Are you shopping like a billionaire? If you’re buying clothing brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, or Versace, the answer is probably yes. If you’re buying $ 9.99 dresses off Temu, the answer is probably no. Anyone watching Super Bowl 58 probably heard a different message … several times. It’s not cheap to run a Super […]