According to a new study, internet bullies are just as mean in real life. The study, from the political science department at Aarhus University, demystifies the long-held hypothesis that people are only nasty while posting anonymously online. And according to a study published in the American Political Science Review, it also found that nice peopleContinue reading “Internet Trolls Are Just As Mean In Real Life”
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Someone Neglected To Photoshop His Watch!
Critics have accused Boris Johnson of marking an 11 am one-minute silence for the Plymouth shooting victims late after spotting that his wristwatch said the time was 11.14 am. A picture was posted to the Prime Minister’s official Twitter page which said Boris Johnson observed a minute’s silence at 11 am as a sign ofContinue reading “Someone Neglected To Photoshop His Watch!”
Generous Landlord Praised Online
A landlord has been hailed online after selling his home and sharing the proceeds with his former tenants who helped to clear his mortgage. Chris Robarge, from Massachusetts, revealed on Facebook he had got a note and a $2,500 (£1,800) cheque out of the blue from a former landlord, whose name he didn’t share. InContinue reading “Generous Landlord Praised Online”
He’s Had His Play Already!
This is the hilarious moment armed Downing Street police officers mocked cheating Matt Hancock when a member of the public humorously asked whether the former Health Secretary could come out to play. In the video posted on TikTok, an officer standing guard cheekily tells the chortling heckler that disgraced Matt Hancock was cleaning out hisContinue reading “He’s Had His Play Already!”
Female Amazon Delivery Driver
A 21-year-old Amazon delivery woman brutally beat another woman, 67, who had called her a bi**ch after the San Francisco area driver told her to check her white privilege when she’d complained about a delayed parcel. The sheriff’s office said that Itzel Ramirez, the Amazon driver, was arrested after she was filmed attacking the womanContinue reading “Female Amazon Delivery Driver”
Boris Johnson Slams Disgusting Racism
Boris Johnson has condemned acts of shameful racism after a convoy of vehicles bearing Palestinian flags drove through a Jewish neighbourhood in north London while the passengers shrieked ‘f* their mothers, f* their daughters’. Footage on social media showed the vehicles passing down Finchley Road with passengers heard to scream vulgar language and threats uponContinue reading “Boris Johnson Slams Disgusting Racism”
Footage Of A Street Brawl Between Two Men Brandishing Weapons Shared On Social Media
Footage has been publicly broadcasting on several social media platforms. The incident took place in Bartholomew Road in Morecambe at about 3.15 pm. The two men aged 31 and 26, and both from Morecombe, have since been arrested on suspicion of assault. One of them was apprehended in the immediate area soon after the policeContinue reading “Footage Of A Street Brawl Between Two Men Brandishing Weapons Shared On Social Media”
Why Do People Post Offensive Comments Online?
There’s an estimated total of 44 million social media users in the United Kingdom at Statistica’s last count, which was in early 2018. That’s 66 per cent of us who are selfie-ing, Story-ing and Snapchatting every day, and while many would now count a scroll through Instagram as part of their everyday routine, most wouldContinue reading “Why Do People Post Offensive Comments Online?”
Friends Pay Tribute To Kind And Caring Good Samaritan
Friends have paid tribute to a kind and loving Good Samaritan who died after jumping into the River Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge. Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, has been hailed a hero after it was discovered he was one of two people who jumped into the water just after midnight onContinue reading “Friends Pay Tribute To Kind And Caring Good Samaritan”
Twitter Goes Down For Some In The United Kingdom Leaving Frustrated Users Unable To Log In Or Load Tweets
Twitter users were today experiencing outages as technical difficulties hit the network in the build-up to Prince Philip’s funeral. The social media platform started going down for some people from 1 am UK time and issues have been lingering all day. In a statement, Twitter Support said that tweets might not be loading for someContinue reading “Twitter Goes Down For Some In The United Kingdom Leaving Frustrated Users Unable To Log In Or Load Tweets”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 