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Aug 2023
1h 14m

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About this episode
This is an extended version of the aesthetics episode that came out on Monday. Mina addresses your babygirlification concerns, shares audience experiences navigating online aesthetics, and includes insightful commentary from Evan Collins, co-founder of CARI (the Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute).

Take a look at the CARI website when you have the time!
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How Vaporwave Was Created Then Destroyed by the Internet
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Trends are dead
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On TikTok, there’s always a new ‘girl’ aesthetic
Tomato girl summer trend: It's an old idea with a surprising new twist.
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Corporate girlie aesthetic dominating TikTok is proof that Gen Z isn't just about 'quiet quitting'
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The Creator of 'Feral Girl Summer' Explains How to Be Your Most Chaotic Self
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Hot girls walked so girl dinner could run
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De-Influencing TikTok's 'Blueberry Milk Nails' Trend
WHY ARE PEOPLE UPSET ABOUT THE ‘BLUEBERRY MILK’ NAIL TREND? 
The year of garbage internet trends - Vox
Fashion has reached peak trendcore, and we're all tired 
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