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The TikTok is brief and difficult to decipher in spots, but the student’s impassioned words still spoke to viewers, earning the video more than 950,000 likes and tens of thousands of comments. The video eventually spread to Reddit, where it shot to the top of r/PublicFreakout. Advertisement Hide
The video, posted by TikToker @samaiyahcasey, takes place in a crowded classroom in the era of coronavirus. Students’ desks are separated by clear shields, and many students are wearing masks. The outspoken student, a white, blonde girl, sits at a desk in the middle of the room.
“As a teacher, you’re here to educate students,” she says at the beginning of the video. “And putting up a political flag that some people might get offended by, that is not responsible of you as a teacher.”
After armed pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to subvert the democratic process on Wednesday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appealed to his fellow congressmen in an impassioned, albeit odd, speech. His address immediately made waves, and many social media users voiced their suspicions that the southern senator was inebriated on the floor of the Senate. Featured Video Hide
Congress gathered Wednesday to certify the Electoral College vote in favor of President-elect Joe Biden. After a crowd of armed Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, however, senators were forced to take shelter and delay the proceedings. After hours of turmoil, the rioters were finally removed from the Capitol, and the certification proceedings continued.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C. Tuesday evening ahead of the official certification of the Electoral College planned for Wednesday. Among the hordes of conservative protesters hoping to alter the results of the 2020 election was far-right streamer Baked Alaska, who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Featured Video Hide
Wednesday’s certification process is the final official step before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office on Jan. 20. It has been hyped as the “last chance” for protesters and members of Congress to stand in the way of the election results. Thousands of far-right protesters are set to gather in D.C. as the results are certified, but a few eager souls arrived early to the party. Footage shows numerous unmasked protesters, often sporting Trump regalia, praying, sharing election conspiracy theories, and arguing over the election results.
Mario Party on the Nintendo DS is inspiring memes. Featured Video Hide
That’s longevity for you. The charming little game hasn’t made news in years, despite enduring popularity among DS owners, but a recent YouTube video is changing that. The silly 40-second clip is rekindling interest in the game, inspiring a new meme trend, and reminding everyone of what made this 2007 title so great in the first place. Advertisement Hide
It all started with YouTuber Joey Perleoni, who uploaded a clip supposedly displaying the game’s anti-piracy screen, according to Know Your Meme. The short video shows as the very beginning of a game is interrupted by an error message. “Software piracy detected,” the message reads. “You are in possession of an illicit copy of this title. Please turn off the power immediately.”