Don’t Let This Flop

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ABBA, MGK and Megan Fox Being Horny on Main, and Transphobia on TikTok (with guest Abbie Richards) Oct 20, 2021

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Did Mamma Mia 2 deserve an Oscar? Are Megan Fox and MGK cosplaying Bella and Edward from Twilight? And what is the correct pronunciation for Dua Lipa: Due Lipé or Dula Peep? These are some of the burning questions addressed in this week's episode of Don't Let This Flop, in which we discuss the resurgence of ABBA on TikTok, the iconically horny British GQ shoot, and a shocking new study on how TikTok's algorithm can potentially lead people to adopt transphobic views. Featuring study author and special guest Abbie Richards, aka @tofology on TikTok, as well as feverish obsession, guns, addiction, shamans, lots of blood, mayhem, tantric night terrors, and the kind of sex that would make Lucifer clutch his rosary.

Don’t Let This Flop is a weekly podcast from Rolling Stone, centered around a roundup of this week in TikTok trends and memes, from dances to recipes to makeup challenges to creepy viral videos to celebrity videos to grassroots campaigns intended to raise awareness of social issues. Join hosts Brittany Spanos and EJ Dickson as they unpack their significance, with a special guests to break down the latest trends in TikTok. Some of these stories will be silly; some will be more serious. All will have wider implications outside the world of TikTok.

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Emily Mariko’s Aspirational Salmon, Vegan Cooking Videos, and Couch Guy’s Body Language Oct 13, 2021

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What was really going on when Lauren visited her boyfriend Robbie at college, surprising him as he sat on a couch with three girls? It turned into TikTok’s hottest clip, of course, with millions of fans picking apart whether the 20-second clip was definitive proof of Robbie cheating. After watching roughly 6,000 response videos breaking down theories, we talked to actual body language expert Traci Brown, who reveals which people in the TikTok you should be paying attention to — and it’s not Lauren or Robbie. “Something is going on more than what we know,” Brown tells Rolling Stone. This week we also bring you a look at what makes Emily Mariko’s leftover salmon videos so appealing, and a special double-Himbo of the Week.

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The VIP List, Megan Fox, and Ben Platt's Wig Oct 06, 2021

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This week, we talk with the women behind the most agro restaurant reviews on TikTok: Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, longtime friends who started posting old nightlife reviews during the pandemic, when all restaurants and clubs were closed. We also discuss whether Megan Fox has replaced Addison Rae as Khloe Kardashian's BFF, what's on Shawn Mendes's For You page, and what the deal is with Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt's wig.

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Twilight, berries and cream, and Animal Crossing porn Sep 29, 2021

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This week, we're talking about the resurgence of Twilight on TikTok, discussing "Bella, where have you been loca?" and whether Taylor Lautner is more culturally relevant than Jar-Jar Binks (answer: no). We also parse the universal appeal of the Little Lad and the "berries and cream" meme and explain once and for all why everyone is seeing a sexy version of the cat from Animal Crossing on their For You pages. With special guest, actor and content creator Yasmine Sahid (@ladyyasmina1 on TikTok).

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Jason DeRulo, Sploshing, and The D’Amelio Show Sep 22, 2021

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Welcome to our inaugural episode. Co-hosts EJ Dickson and Brittany Spanos dive into TikTok to discuss Jason DeRulo and sploshing, the "devious licks" trend, and the D'Amelios. EJ and Brittany will also crown their 'himbo' of the week.

Articles we cite:

https://www.insider.com/jason-derulo-gooey-food-videos-attract-people-with-fetishes-experts-2021-9

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/5/18/22440937/tiktok-addison-rae-bella-poarch-build-a-bitch-charli-damelio-mediocrity

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Welcome to Don't Let This Flop: This Week in TikTok Aug 19, 2021

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Join Rolling Stone writers EJ Dickson and Brittany Spanos each Wednesday as they keep tabs on TikTok. They'll spot the hottest trends and watch the brightest stars so check back weekly to find out what you're missing on TikTok.

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