Ringer Dish The 2025 Chronically Online Draft | We’re Obsessed
Dec 30, 2025
Kate Halliwell, a witty cultural commentator, joins Jodi and Nora to dive into the quirks of 2025 internet culture. They hilariously draft their favorite 'it' girls, memes, and viral moments. Kate shares insights on aura farming kids and Pope Crave memes. Jodi recounts the iconic Coldplay Kiss Cam moment, while Nora revels in the glam of a teenage Louvre heist. They also touch on bizarre trends like the gassy anglerfish meme and explore the backlash against hyper-optimized fitness culture, creating a lively tapestry of online absurdity.
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A Haunted Year For Viral Culture
- 2025 felt haunted: many viral moments came with explanation and darkness rather than pure joy.
- Hosts noticed internet trends required deep dives and domain knowledge to unpack meaning.
Indonesian Boat Dance Goes Viral
- Kate Halliwell described Indonesian 'aura farming' and Rayan Arkandika's viral boat-dance.
- The boy's dance became a global aura moment and even landed him in a music video.
Coldplay Jumbotron Affair Moment
- Jodi Walker recounted the Coldplay Jumbotron affair that exposed an illicit relationship in real time.
- The moment became a monocultural conversation about surveillance, hypocrisy, and 'eat the rich' vibes.