The Best One Yet 👺 “Nightime beast, daytime beauty” — The Ugly Beauty trend. Hot Debt Summer. Lilo & Stitch’s recipe.
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May 27, 2025 Dive into the quirky concept of 'Ugly Beauty,' where nighttime routines make a stunning daytime transformation possible. Discover how 'Lilo & Stitch' captured hearts and box office success against all odds. Financial discussions heat up with the proposed $4 trillion spending bill and the phenomenon of 'Hot Debt Summer.' Plus, explore Spotify's innovative workplace ban on specific words. All this, wrapped in humor and insightful commentary!
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Ban "Later" and "Offline" In Meetings
- Avoid delaying issues until later or moving them offline during meetings.
- Solve problems in real time for better resolution and less follow-up fatigue, a practice Spotify mandates.
Stitch Merch Booms Huge
- Stitch merchandise sales grew 10x in five years to $2.6 billion, surpassing popular brands combined.
- Disney's earnings call mentioned Stitch six times, showing Mickey Mouse's jealousy.
Stitch's Relatability Drives Success
- Stitch from Lilo and Stitch is Disney's top merch character despite its initial box office failure.
- Its relatability as a flawed but lovable 'hot mess' outperforms aspirational characters right now.