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Sage Anderson
Sage is the newest Culture writer on the block at Mashable NYC. They recently graduated from Sarah Lawrence College, and have previously worked for The Dr. Oz Show, NorthSouth Productions, and on Netflix's 'The OA Part II'. Off the clock, they can be found testing out cupcake recipes, collecting dolls, and watching Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure for the millionth time.
By Sage Anderson
Want to make friends while traveling solo? Social media can help.
There are a surprising number of ways to find travel buddies.
![An illustration of a woman looking at a smartphone, with various travel destinations in the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03EBMjBR2uWBqTcWQa0thJp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623388622.png)
![An illustration of a woman looking at a smartphone, with various travel destinations in the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03EBMjBR2uWBqTcWQa0thJp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623388622.png)
24 of the spiciest emoji for when you definitely mean masturbation
Step aside, eggplant.
![A fist emoji next to a chicken drumstick emoji.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/064pDEymM1W0rNeKPPVVTPR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614271648.jpg)
![A fist emoji next to a chicken drumstick emoji.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/064pDEymM1W0rNeKPPVVTPR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614271648.jpg)
BTS stans: Here's how to add self-care to your fandom
Dropping hundreds of dollars on merch and concert tickets, constantly tweeting and stressing over polls — it doesn't have to be this way.
![BTS stans: Here's how to add self-care to your fandom](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03135CK5rjzYLANPXfY8vOR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386779.png)
![BTS stans: Here's how to add self-care to your fandom](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03135CK5rjzYLANPXfY8vOR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386779.png)
Hero kid Naruto runs behind a reporter on live TV outside Area 51
They can't stop us all.
![Hero kid Naruto runs behind a reporter on live TV outside Area 51](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02av0AnsTfe5xl5YAZEn5co/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272246.png)
![Hero kid Naruto runs behind a reporter on live TV outside Area 51](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02av0AnsTfe5xl5YAZEn5co/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272246.png)
FAA closes Area 51 airspace ahead of Alienstock for 'special security reasons'
No flying objects allowed — unidentified, or otherwise.
![FAA closes Area 51 airspace ahead of Alienstock for 'special security reasons'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05uOW2KLVHDysFcHzYlX6xK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386731.jpg)
![FAA closes Area 51 airspace ahead of Alienstock for 'special security reasons'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05uOW2KLVHDysFcHzYlX6xK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386731.jpg)
We ate the world's spiciest tortilla chip, and and it was absolute hell
No amount of clout is worth the pain.
![We ate the world's spiciest tortilla chip, and and it was absolute hell](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ez8TpA0B3oEbj7fqEKWVm/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272225.jpg)
![We ate the world's spiciest tortilla chip, and and it was absolute hell](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ez8TpA0B3oEbj7fqEKWVm/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272225.jpg)
Watch David Hasselhoff de-age in this incredible deepfake
OK, but who wants LESS chest hair from the Hoff?
![Watch David Hasselhoff de-age in this incredible deepfake](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02wyUZVU8B9Y93b8m2uDIcI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272219.png)
![Watch David Hasselhoff de-age in this incredible deepfake](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02wyUZVU8B9Y93b8m2uDIcI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272219.png)
The Chicago Bulls' logo is NSFW if you flip it upside down
Are you feeling it now, Mr. Krabs?
![The Chicago Bulls' logo is NSFW if you flip it upside down](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07sJ59FdprQeGucgGlJm3hW/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272217.jpg)
![The Chicago Bulls' logo is NSFW if you flip it upside down](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07sJ59FdprQeGucgGlJm3hW/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272217.jpg)
PopSockets just released a new cup holder for all you drink fumblers
Avoid another Jonah Hill coffee-dropping incident.
![PopSockets just released a new cup holder for all you drink fumblers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05znyF6llfOdzRqev1u5FWS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386680.jpg)
![PopSockets just released a new cup holder for all you drink fumblers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05znyF6llfOdzRqev1u5FWS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386680.jpg)
Bon Appétit's Claire Saffitz loses it over gourmet M&M's
'If these don't look any better than the ones from yesterday, I quit.'
![Bon Appétit's Claire Saffitz loses it over gourmet M&M's](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02mGfE08GbmrH6lvHcxfSvZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272195.png)
![Bon Appétit's Claire Saffitz loses it over gourmet M&M's](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02mGfE08GbmrH6lvHcxfSvZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272195.png)
iPhone 11 parody perfectly captures why you don't need one
The notch is... still there.
![iPhone 11 parody perfectly captures why you don't need one](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/032IFLD70V3e4K9A06pLqOY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272194.jpg)
![iPhone 11 parody perfectly captures why you don't need one](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/032IFLD70V3e4K9A06pLqOY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272194.jpg)
Apple's new iPhone 11 is already delivering memes
Does making it look like a fidget-spinner help the photo quality?
![Apple's new iPhone 11 is already delivering memes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/050JoEB6B89xE8mp8O0thXp/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272188.png)
![Apple's new iPhone 11 is already delivering memes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/050JoEB6B89xE8mp8O0thXp/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272188.png)
We regret to inform you that you can now date Colonel Sanders in KFC's new dating sim
The Colonel is back and sexier (?) than ever.
![We regret to inform you that you can now date Colonel Sanders in KFC's new dating sim](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03NIqbxQvfiRqpPTdIJfvhg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272186.png)
![We regret to inform you that you can now date Colonel Sanders in KFC's new dating sim](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03NIqbxQvfiRqpPTdIJfvhg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272186.png)
This pizza chain is giving away a custom skateboard with a real pie inside
Yes, that's right. A real pizza.
![This pizza chain is giving away a custom skateboard with a real pie inside](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00qHbpV4Wb63ndDckVodal2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386612.jpg)
![This pizza chain is giving away a custom skateboard with a real pie inside](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00qHbpV4Wb63ndDckVodal2/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386612.jpg)
Lil Nas X's 'Panini' music video inspired some great memes
It's a 'Panini' world, and we're just living in it.
![Lil Nas X's 'Panini' music video inspired some great memes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/019kt4IdGvTRyTi4dykwpw5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272166.jpg)
![Lil Nas X's 'Panini' music video inspired some great memes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/019kt4IdGvTRyTi4dykwpw5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272166.jpg)
Uber driver plays his own 'Old Town Road' remix dedicated to his cat
🎶 Got the kitties in the back. 🎶
![Uber driver plays his own 'Old Town Road' remix dedicated to his cat](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00xHbSnw5jtYwHO7hh87i7X/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272159.jpg)
![Uber driver plays his own 'Old Town Road' remix dedicated to his cat](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00xHbSnw5jtYwHO7hh87i7X/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272159.jpg)
Trans Twitter turns bigoted tweet into a parody meme
The trans community are masters of meme-ing.
![Trans Twitter turns bigoted tweet into a parody meme](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01UWfEUNiCWOVwWOnf1sIWL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272151.jpg)
![Trans Twitter turns bigoted tweet into a parody meme](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01UWfEUNiCWOVwWOnf1sIWL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272151.jpg)
17 times parents helped their kids cheat the system
From getting that kids' menu discount when you're too old to forging signatures, we've all been used for some light scamming.
![17 times parents helped their kids cheat the system](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06evtYUOs7MUugEhrhukhbh/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272079.jpg)
![17 times parents helped their kids cheat the system](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06evtYUOs7MUugEhrhukhbh/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272079.jpg)
Forever 21 might be going under, but at least we have these memes
Slip into those Hot Cheetos slides and grab your USPS clutch.
![Forever 21 might be going under, but at least we have these memes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00FYDlhV3QQAzNdZ8gSb9q3/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272141.png)
![Forever 21 might be going under, but at least we have these memes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00FYDlhV3QQAzNdZ8gSb9q3/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272141.png)
The 7 best Tumblr scams of all time
Even if we miss the NSFW content, we don't miss these incredible scams.
![The 7 best Tumblr scams of all time](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/037eCQaYmpXgOmByR5gpNDC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623386382.jpg)
![The 7 best Tumblr scams of all time](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/037eCQaYmpXgOmByR5gpNDC/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623386382.jpg)
10 viral videos that turned out to be fake
Don't worry if you didn't catch these the first time around.
![10 viral videos that turned out to be fake](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04MLAXRnI5E5TNR8UslgcBb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272013.jpg)
![10 viral videos that turned out to be fake](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04MLAXRnI5E5TNR8UslgcBb/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272013.jpg)
Forget the VMAs. The BTS ARMY created their own award show on Twitter.
Amid the controversy of the 'Best K-pop' category, ARMY pulled off the ultimate flex — ignoring the VMAs completely.
![Forget the VMAs. The BTS ARMY created their own award show on Twitter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04bjH6YpoOBigDN4tthB8pc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614272122.jpg)
![Forget the VMAs. The BTS ARMY created their own award show on Twitter.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04bjH6YpoOBigDN4tthB8pc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614272122.jpg)