The Best One Yet 🍣 “Miso Pilates” — Nobu’s hospitality empire. ChatGPT-5’s therapist. Crocs vs Stocks. +Labubu Raves.
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Aug 11, 2025 Nobu's expansion into fitness and luxury hospitality raises eyebrows as it juggles hotels and pilates studios. ChatGPT-5 emerges as a groundbreaking AI, stepping into therapist roles. The stock market reflects a quirky divide between Crocs enthusiasts and stock investors. Meanwhile, Labubu raves combine nightlife with a playful twist of monster dolls. The lively discussion touches on Instagram's map feature aimed at rivaling Snapchat, alongside the latest trends in tech and finance.
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La Boo Boo Raves Go Viral
- La Boo Boo dolls fueled late-night raves where attendees held mass unboxing rituals.
- Partygoers traded $28 dolls, danced to K-pop, and clipped dolls to their pants as a craze.
Scaling Luxury Through Consistency
- Nobu expanded from a single restaurant into 42 hotels and multiple lifestyle businesses.
- The brand applies luxury consistency across food, hotels, fitness centers, condos, and yachts.
Seats Compete With Rooms For Revenue
- Nobu's CEO says each restaurant seat generates as much revenue as a hotel room.
- Seats turn over multiple customers per day while rooms serve one guest, raising F&B frequency value.
