I've Had It Punch for President
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Mar 3, 2026 Satirical take on viral footage of Japanese monkeys used to lampoon MAGA bullying. A thread on privacy and predatory marketing from relentless sales texts. Discussion of a study linking higher-IQ men with rejection of right-wing social views and related dating stories. Reflections on pushing back against hustle culture and defending work-life boundaries.
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Use Media Bias Tools To Choose Reliable Coverage
- Ground News Vantage highlights media bias and factuality to help readers choose reliable coverage.
- Jennifer demonstrates comparing two headlines about the Supreme Court and choosing the article labeled 'very high factuality' over a Murdoch-owned 'mixed factuality' piece.
Predatory Follow Up Texts After Browsing
- Angie describes receiving targeted follow-up texts after browsing items online, which she calls 'predatory shopping.'
- She recounts three vendors texting pictures saying "this would look great on you" within 30 days, despite not sharing her number publicly.
Punch The Baby Monkey Became A Viral Obsession
- Jennifer is obsessed with viral footage of a baby monkey named Punch being bullied at a Japanese zoo and labels the bullies 'MAGA monkeys' as a political metaphor.
- She describes watching her For You page change to constant Punch updates and even considering traveling to see the zoo.