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Emily Rivera

Entertainment

The Best Squid Game Memes from Gen Z Minds

From Red Light, Green Light to Dalgona disasters, check out 20 Squid Game jokes that’ll make you laugh harder than Gi-hun’s bank account after episode 9. Only at Woke Waves Magazine.
Culture

Bathroom Camping Diaries: Gen Z's Secret Mental Hideout

Explore why Gen Z is turning bathrooms into safe mental hideouts with the viral “bathroom camping” trend. Learn how solo retreats in restrooms provide stress relief, privacy, and a reboot in overstimulating moments.
Entertainment

Mid-2000s Banger Turned TikTok Trend: The Return of Charli XCX's "Party 4 U"

Charli XCX’s once-obscure track “Party 4 U” from 2006 is now the TikTok anthem of summer 2025. Discover why this nostalgic bop has Gen Z in their feels—and their feeds.
Lifestyle

Micro Fruit Nails Are the Cutest Summer Trend You Need Right Now

Micro fruit nails are the ultimate summer 2025 trend—think strawberries, kiwis, and cherries painted in adorable detail. Gen Z's obsession with micro-artistry meets snackcore aesthetic in this TikTok-fueled nail art takeover.
Tech

Meet Jake the Rizzbot: Gen Z's New Favorite Cowboy AI

Jake the Rizzbot is the cowboy-hatted humanoid robot dropping Gen Z slang and pickup lines on Austin streets—and the internet is obsessed with his bizarre, meme-worthy charm.
Lifestyle

20 Vaseline Beauty Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

From longer lashes to softer feet, Vaseline is the budget beauty hack Gen Z swears by. Discover 20 creative, effective ways to use this classic skincare staple in your daily routine.
Culture

Why Gen Z Is Obsessed with the Girls Stoop in Greenpoint

Gen Z is turning HBO’s Girls stoop in Greenpoint into a cultural hotspot. From nostalgia-driven selfies to identity vibes, here’s why the millennial-era show is striking a deep chord in 2025.
Entertainment

Glee's Most Cringe Moments That Still Haunt Us

From hot tub pregnancies to puppet hallucinations, Glee was as chaotic as it was iconic. We’re revisiting the most cringe-worthy moments that made fans question everything.
Entertainment

Why Gen Z Is Rewatching Glee—and Loving to Roast It

Gen Z is rewatching Glee on streaming platforms, turning its cringe moments, iconic songs, and chaotic plotlines into viral meme content on TikTok. Here’s why it’s the ultimate hate-watch.
Entertainment

Celebs Are Weird: Inside Hollywood's Most Bizarre Hobbies

From Kesha’s tooth jewelry to Pierce Brosnan breathing fire, these celebrity hobbies are anything but basic. Discover the wildest, weirdest pastimes of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Labubu Mania: Why Gen Z Is Collecting a $7,000 Gremlin Toy

Labubu, a quirky vinyl toy with bug eyes and weird vibes, is selling for up to $7,000. Here’s why Gen Z is going all in—and why I kinda love it too.
Culture

How Gen Z Makes Work Friends in a Remote World

Struggling to make friends in your remote or hybrid job? Gen Z has cracked the code on digital bonding. Here's how to build authentic connections—no awkward Zoom happy hours required.
Entertainment

13 Movies with Soundtracks So Good They Deserve a Grammy

Some movies are unforgettable because of their story—but others are unforgettable because of their soundtracks. From indie gems to blockbuster bangers, here are 13 films with music that changed the game.
Culture

TikTok's "Muffins in the Freezer" Trend Explained: Why It's Everywhere Right Now

TikTok's viral “muffins in the freezer” trend is bringing back Vine-era humor in a big way. Here’s how this absurd phrase became the internet’s favorite inside joke.
Health

I Tried Viral TikTok Sleep Hacks – Here's What Worked (and What Got Weird)

Sleep-deprived and curious? We tried the weirdest TikTok sleep hacks—from onion socks to mouth taping—to see which ones actually work. The results? Wild.
Curious Minds

The Wild Science Behind Why Orange Cats Are So Extra

Ever wondered why orange cats are so wild, lovable, and meme-worthy? From rare genetics to big personalities, here’s the science (and chaos) behind their charm.