Can you protect a personal “aesthetic” or “vibe?” Social media influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford believes so, as she recently sued fellow social ...

People say they don't want to be sad, but their online habits disagree. Content that channels sorrow for views has become a ubiquitous part of online culture. Why does it work? Whether you're a ...

The world of anime isn’t limited to thrilling battles or comedy moments. Some easily stir up your emotions and have a knack for tearing you up. A lot of series embrace sadness to explore the ...

Kamala Harris told her friends she felt sad as Joe Biden said he could have won the election. But despite all this, Kamala Harris never spoke against Joe Biden and did not blame him for the ...

Suffice to say, we've fallen hook, line, and sinker for the aesthetic. Ahead, find 10 timeless styles (along with options) you'll want for achieving the look. There is perhaps no style of clothing ...

Nine designers discuss the films that continue to inform their aesthetics, from “In the Mood for Love” to “The Exorcist.” By Emilia Petrarca For many contemporary designers, movies were an ...

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Fish selfies may be a red flag on dating apps, but the fisherman aesthetic is something worth swiping right on in 2025. According to Pinterest’s latest trend report and, of course, the style ...

Kamala Harris has told friends that she is deeply sad about President Joe Biden’s claim that he could have won the 2024 election. Biden said in an interview at the start of January that he thought he ...

Sadness is generally seen as a negative emotion, but we tend to find it pleasurable in an aesthetic context. What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music?