The "Lamp Story" Might Be Reddit's Creepiest, Plus More Things The Internet Is Talking About
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First up is a creepy Reddit story that, despite originally being posted years ago, is making the internet rounds again thanks to TikTok. It features a glitch in the matrix, a creepy lamp, and a plot worthy of a horror movie.
TikTok is now obsessed (videos with #thelampstory have amassed over 40 million views), with people recreating the spooky scenario.
And some are even pointing out their own "lamp moments."
I'm officially creeped out. Yikes.
In funnier news, internet icon George Santos has officially been expelled from Congress and Twitter had the best reactions.
george santos leaving his office after being expelled because he was the most chaotic member of the house pic.twitter.com/Y0FPTAXqzc
— scotty (@plathiandc) December 1, 2023
Seriously, these tweets are almost as unhinged as Mr. Santos himself.
George Santos may have been expelled, but we should be excited about the guy running to replace him. He’s a doctor, won Olympic gold in beach volleyball, and he invented the cell phone. Introducing: Gorb Slamtos pic.twitter.com/kjzU05iPix
— Henrik Blix (@henrikontheweb) December 1, 2023
Oh, and did we mention he's now on Cameo?
"Botox keeps you young, fillers keeps you plump... If you have haters, that means you're doing something right girl!" -- George Santos on Cameo💀 pic.twitter.com/Fb0GXikcgT
— Jenna Amatulli (@ohheyjenna) December 4, 2023
Meanwhile, a new Twitter meme has spawned from an Instagram video going viral on the platform, featuring an intense workout. But it seems like the internet has some jokes about just how *not* hard they think it looks.
getting eras tour tickets https://t.co/dWtGnicZFt
— KT 🥀 SLUT! (@rohliceekk) December 4, 2023
This one is actually accurate.
getting out of bed when I’m as snug as a bug in a rug actually https://t.co/IWfIqhi8im
— hottest gal alive (@gh0stfacebae) December 3, 2023
And lastly, a viral tweet prompting people to share their notes app secrets got a massive amount of responses, and some of them are truly wild, like these celebrity predictions.
https://t.co/OeelibxwlO pic.twitter.com/YLPolPXMu2
— camille preaker’s vodka (@joachimtrier) December 4, 2023
Or an honestly relatable thought...
https://t.co/iDgKFlfTa3 pic.twitter.com/1youKGQf9i
— Ash (@H1TWOM4N) December 4, 2023
Now for a palette cleanser! We rounded up some enjoyable things from around the internet to make you smile.
Appreciate: The *ultimate* kitchen utensil.
— i like food (@messedupfoods) December 5, 2023
Beware: Of the dangers of midnight snacking this holiday season.
Feel: Nostalgic for *her*.
feel like shit just want her back pic.twitter.com/EjU2wIAs3F
— Jane Schoenbrun (@sapphicspielbrg) December 4, 2023
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