instagram trials premium + why everyone wants to be chinese
is anyone else feeling a little more chinese lately Hey hey everybodayyy! Welcome back to the common thred (!), a digital space we’ve carved out to cut through the intensity and overwhelm of the 24 hour news cycle. Because honestly, sometimes having news app notifications on is just TMI. We’ll touch on viral trends and...
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gen z turns to religion + embraces micro-retirement
he has rizz'en ya'll Welcome back to another newsletter from all of us at the common thred! ⚡️ If you’re just joining, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to you for the very first time. Either way, you’re here now, which means you’ve made it through another week of e-mails, group chat...
snus happens… + so do dating scams
yes, even to gen z! Well, well, well… look who it is! We’re back again with another newsletter, maintaining the consistency of someone whose new years’ resolution involves getting real about going to the gym. Sure, we were off to a rocky start, but it is January after all, and we’ve now hit...
uk lawmakers finally reckon with grok + gen z pines for 2016
check bro’s hard drive So you’re back again, huh? Fair dos. New year, same old YOU! But seriously, we’re happy to have your engagement, I mean clicks, I mean attention again. What’s it been six days… maybe seven? (I missed the memo on whether we’re doing that in 2026). Speaking of throwing...
how social media transforms our reading habits + why people are nicer than you think
the data proves it! Hello everyone! 🤩 Welcome back to another newsletter from the common thred. After two weeks of radio silence (our sincerest apologies), we’re back with a bang on this wonderful Tuesday. Compiling stories from around the world, as well as developments in culture, tech, and a sprinkle of positive news,...
the big perfume debate + pregnant robots?
in the words of nene leakes: it's getting weird Hey chat! 💬 You already know what time it is :) hope you’re feeling fresh and well this week, and that you’re staying warm with temperatures dropping suddenly all over the place! ❄️ This week we’ve got several interesting stories for you, two...
why we can’t stop saying ‘honestly’ + another celebrity beauty brand???
another line of products you can live without have entered the villa What’s gooooood, family? Just like that, it’s time for another Tuesday newsletter. This week’s edition kicks off with a bit of culture (how the internet has changed how we speak and the Malala vs. Greta Thunberg stan debate) before delving into stories about social change (a new documentary featuring IDF soldiers and protests over pollution in Dehli). As usual, we’ve...
Grokipedia is a flop-ipedia + Lily Allen sets music’s new tea-spilling standard
DRAG HIM!!!!! Boys and girls, it’s good to see you here! There’s something so nice about newsletter day rolling around again. Perhaps it’s because I really lock in to discover stories I hope our lovely readers will find interesting, or perhaps it’s because summarising them in a way that offers an entertaining yet comprehensive understanding is both challenging and fun. Maybe it’s both. Either way, if you’re reading this, I’m so...
gen z is done with explicit media + why chatGPT should not be your therapist
(AI is also not your friend) Helloooo everyone and welcome back to another newsletter! Spooky season is upon us, so let’s savour it well before the inevitable wave of the holiday decor is thrust upon us at the strike of midnight on November 1st. I’ve already seen quite a few creative Halloween costumes online (my fave being Louvre robbers in plastic diamond tiaras and fake gold chains), but if you have...
gen z’s global anti-government revolution + why men are seeking partners with ‘a touch of the tism’
it's all happening thanks to the internet Hello hello, and welcome back to another newsletter :) It seems the weeks are just flying by lately, so I hope you’re as happy to hear from me as I am to be writing once again! In this week’s edition, we’re showcasing some of the latest and greatest news in culture, fashion, economics, and more. To give you a sneak peek: young people are toppling...
