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I’m being tormented by teens who keep calling and asking me about beans
This is all Mr. Beast’s fault
Social media is making it weirder than ever to be a teen girl (or the dad of one)
As an anti-social-media dad, it’s a struggle to keep up with trends like ‘fit-checks’
Loyalty tests have transformed from TikTok novelty to girlboss gig work
Such tests have gained a new life on TikTok, enriching influencers and founders alike. But what do they mean for people looking for love?
The Mission Baggu store is apparently San Francisco’s newest tourist hotspot
As hordes of hip young people lined up for Snoopy-branded bags, I had to wonder: Is a red-hot San Francisco fashion brand actually…cool?
Baggu used AI for its viral pony purse. The internet is mad.
Much-hyped collab between two sustainability-focused designers has sparked backlash over its use of energy-hungry AI image generator
San Francisco is betting big on an EDM revival
A sold out Skrillex/Fred Again show at Civic Center may hold answers to the live music industry’s post-covid woes
SCARY DAIRY
Despite looming bird flu and newfound embrace by the alt-right herd, raw milk is still white liquid gold in San Francisco
A 19-year-old SF State dropout is leading a global shoegaze revival
SF native Natalie Lu went big on TikTok with a song she recorded on her phone. Her first homecoming show ever was a family affair that proves her rock star bona fides
A perfect (and sold-out) hat sends up SF’s bipping woes
The late, great Tony Bennett’s ode to the City gets a trucker hat spin
These adorable little cherubs have taken over San Francisco
Sonny Angels have amassed a fervent local fanbase. Japantown stores selling the cheerful, quirky dolls can’t keep up with demand.