ICYMI: The Internet Should Be Fun

Published: March 8, 2023, 10 a.m.

b'On today\\u2019s episode, Daisy Rosario is joined by Nitish Pahwa and they\\u2019re talking about the places they go to when they need online comfort. They discuss cute cartoon affirmations, the need for satisfaction, and hear from a few Slate colleagues about their own comforting online enclaves.\\n\\nSome of our recommendations:\\n\\n@unclogging_drains\\xa0on TikTok\\n@catsofyore\\xa0on Instagram\\n@itslennie, an animated blob sharing affirmations on TikTok\\n@Jesssoweird, the baby that tries on wigs on TikTok\\nASMR rug cleaning\\nFlorian Gadsby, a ceramicist on Instagram and YouTube\\n@cosmetic_repair\\xa0on TikTok\\nLady Gaga\\u2019s music video for, \\u201cMarry the Night\\u201d\\nGirl With the Dogs\\xa0on YouTube\\n\\nThis podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.\\n\\nSubscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus\\n\\nMake an impact this Women\\u2019s History Month by helping Macy\\u2019s on their mission to fund girls in STEM. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'