I've long argued that the key to popularity on social media is not creativity, cleverness or innovation. Yes, of course, there are many funny people and posts out there, and we are forever indebted to those Good Posters. But the main thing content needs in order to get shoveled into the mouths of the masses is an element that substitutes actual substance for familiarity with the banal — relatability.
This is why so many insufferable meme accounts amass huge followings by stealing tweets and other posts from comedians who have usually struck a nerve with the public. So much of why we love humor is because we see ourselves in it. Getting a joke, having a memory triggered that can connect you to others, is a unique and powerful experience. So while I loathe relatable humor, I don't pretend not to understand its popularity.
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Comfort Viewing: 3 Reasons I Love 'Derry Girls' - The New York Times
Set in 1990s Northern Ireland, "Derry Girls" follows the idealistic teenager Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) and her four vibrant, hilarious friends as they navigate their (mostly) all-girls Catholic high school.
The group also contends with overbearing families, not to mention the Troubles — the decades-long conflict between Catholic republicans and Protestants who are loyal to Britain, which effectively ended in 1998.
Back in April, I discovered the kicky delights of "Derry Girls" while at home in locked-down Brooklyn. Its sitcom structure, with its dependable rhythms and 24-minute length, was exactly what I needed after long days of working and home-schooling two kids. But its writing is too smart and too specific to be the television equivalent of macaroni and cheese. The show's got sustenance, and here are three ways it delivers.
Prep roundup 9-17-20: Blackfoot, Century boys soccer continue hot starts | Preps |
"It was a really good win," Blackfoot coach Liam Pope said. "Skyline are a good team. I was a little disappointed we gave up two goals, kind of made it a little more uncomfortable than it needed to be, but I'm just nitpicking there."
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Will Stilling scored the fourth goal for Century, which saw out the game with 10 men for the last 20 minutes after a red card.
At Pocatello, the score was tied 1-1 at halftime before Twin Falls ripped off four goals in the second half.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Danville-New London girls making some noise
FORT MADISON — Don't look now, but the Danville-New London high school boys cross country team isn't the only one turning heads this season.
While much of the attention has been on the Bears' boys team, which is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and has two runners ranked in the top 11, the Danville-New London girls are quietly putting together something special of their own.
While the boys get the headlines, the girls are flying just under the radar, a team that is capable of competing with some of the best teams in the state.
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Bozeman girls, Gallatin boys stay hot, win Bozeman Invitational
BOZEMAN — Another high school golf tournament, more wins for the Bozeman High girls and the Gallatin High boys.
The Hawk girls and Raptor boys took the team titles at the Bozeman Invitational that took place at Bridger Creek at Valley View golf courses on Thursday.
For the Bozeman girls, Sami Yates and Cooper Knarr led the way once again to help the team shoot a cumulative 314 on the day. Yates shot the best out of anyone on the day with a 73, but Knarr was right behind her in second with a 74. Bozeman remains undefeated on the season.
Bozeman girls, Gallatin boys see success at Bozeman Invitational | KECI
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Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island serves 100,000 meals to families in need
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island has been known for its after school programs.
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However, when COVID-19 arrived in the islands, causing schools to close up classrooms, the organization had to switch its purpose.
“When the pandemic hit, no school for many kids means no school lunch,” said Chad Cabral, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island.
“The schools can provide meals, but if kids aren’t able to access transportation, they are not going to be able to receive meals,” Cabral explained.
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