The Internet Should Be Fun

On today’s episode, Daisy Rosario is joined by Nitish Pahwa and
they’re talking about the places they go to when they need online
comfort. They discuss cute cartoon affirmations, the need for
satisfaction, and hear from a few Slate colleagues about their own
comforting online enclaves. Some of our recommendations:
@unclogging_drains on TikTok @catsofyore on Instagram
@itslennie, an animated blob sharing affirmations on TikTok
@Jesssoweird, the baby that tries on wigs on TikTok ASMR rug
cleaning Florian Gadsby, a ceramicist on Instagram and YouTube
@cosmetic_repair on TikTok Lady Gaga’s music video for, “Marry
the Night” Girl With the Dogs on YouTube This podcast is
produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.
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