Good For You How To Use The Internet | Good For You Podcast with Whitney Cummings | EP 314
Oct 28, 2025
Whitney dives into the quirks of the internet, discussing how to curate a joyful online feed. She reflects on Nelly Furtado's decision to step back from fame due to online trolls. The hosts celebrate unconventional heroes like giant rats trained to detect landmines and highlight plus-size park hoppers with body-positive ride reviews. Whitney also explores the aesthetic of maximalist decor and questions the societal normalization of camouflaged cell towers. It's a wild ride through topics that challenge norms and promote creativity!
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Leaving Fame After Online Bullying
- Whitney describes Nelly Furtado quitting music after online body-shaming and praises her choice to walk away.
- Whitney contrasts public fallout with the relief of leaving fame and living quietly in Costa Rica.
Put A Buffer Between Fame And Comments
- Avoid giving celebrities direct access to hurtful social media feedback; use buffers instead.
- Protect mental health by delegating social logins and insulating public figures from raw comments.
Reclaiming The Internet For Joy
- Whitney argues the internet's potential to connect humans was wasted on conflict and negativity.
- She calls for 'internet hygiene': curating feeds to surface joy and constructive content.