Panic World The worst things on the internet this year
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Dec 17, 2025 Journalist Katie Notopoulos, known for her sharp insights into internet culture, joins the crew to dish on 2026's most bizarre online moments. They hilariously dissect a Harry Potter cop mug and a viral post about consuming horse electrolytes. From outrageous fanfiction featuring political figures to quirky erotica involving the Savannah Bananas, the discussion spans the absurd. The group also critiques haunting AI-generated content, all while pondering the weirdness of internet culture and its disheartening shifts this year.
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Authenticity Drives What Feels 'Worst'
- The group treats 'bad internet' as a cultural lens, not just mean-spirited mocking.
- They prioritize authenticity and bizarre sincerity when judging what counts as worst online.
Pickle Pepsi That Haunts You
- Ryan recounts the viral Pickle Pepsi video that mixed a can of Pepsi with pickle brine.
- The clip's sincerity and lingering creepiness made it a clear 'yes' for the list.
Man Drinking Horse Electrolytes
- The 'horse electrolytes' poster drank a tractor-supply horse electrolyte bucket and posted blood tests.
- The panel compared it to other body-modifying internet stunts and labeled it sincere and disturbing.