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The Kar-Jenner’s have been a famous socialite/reality tv family for almost two decades at this point, and their over saturation on Instagram plus there being younger fans now means not everyone remembers the family as they actually were from 2006ish-2011

Personally, I think these pictures of Kim are so much more colorful, rebellious, and expressive than anything the family has done in the last five years

Whether you remember these moments like yesterday, have forgotten about the Kardashian’s early days, or have never seen these photos before…what are your honest thoughts?

Aly and AJ definitely had a major phase as Disney stars, but fans often group them together as “twins” or completely forget them

As a reminder, Alyson “Aly” Michalka  
(b. 1989) was the original worker bee who featured in Disney programs like Phil of the Future (2004-2006) and Now You See It (2005)

By the mid 2000s, younger sister Amanda Joy “AJ” Michalka (b. 1991) joined her ranks, and the sisters costarred in Cow Belles (2006) together

In late 2004, the sisters also signed a record deal with Disney’s Hollywood Records and would release three albums with the label: Into the Rush (2005), Acoustic Hearts of Winter (2006), and Insomniatic (2007) with AJ having the lead singer role in most of the pop-heavy songs 

Aly and AJ were initially finalists for Hannah Montana (2006-2011)-with producers considering the idea of Aly playing Hannah (who was ultimately played by Miley Cyrus) and AJ playing bff Lily Truscott (who was ultimately played by Emily Osment)

During their years with the brand from 2004-2010, Aly was the older, more glamorous, and comedic sister. AJ, in turn, was portrayed as more bubbly, a rockstar in the making, and very free spirited 

The sisters also played in the Disney Christmas Day Parade concerts in 2005 and 2006 and stepped out of the Disney umbrella in 2010 to pursue other acting and musical opportunities 

So for those familiar with the Michalka sisters, which sister did you actually have a preference for, and why? 

After having a Reddit account for 6+ years, I’ve finally reached an 800 day streak

I’m really not sure if this is something cool to be proud of or if I’m some sort of troll under the bridge who feeds its soul off of online comments 😂

It’s one step closer to 1000 though, so that’s always cool

For those who’ve reached the 800 day streak, how did you feel?

A relatively wholesome show, The Puzzle Place was one of the first tv shows to truly tackle the topic of diversity in a children’s edutainment show

A group of elementary school aged children of different ethnicities/hometowns would meet together at the community center (Puzzle Place) to play music, do arts and crafts projects, work through bullying experiences, cook meals, and go on other adventures together

Characters included were:

*Julie Woo (A Chinese American girl from San Francisco, California)

*Kiki Flores (A Mexican American girl from San Antonio, Texas)

*Ben Olafson (A Norwegian American boy from Renner, South Dakota)

*Leon McNeal (An African American boy from Harlem, New York)

*Skye Nakaiye (A Native American boy from Arizona’s Fort Apache reservation)

*Jody Silver (An Ashkenazi Jewish American girl from Cincinnati, Ohio)

And the resident pets- Nuzzle (dog) and Sizzle (cat)

While some critics of the show thought the series leaned too hard on stereotypes and adult themes (such as racism, sexism, and moral decisions) the show overall was successful on PBS for its three years on air

Unfortunately, Puzzle Place has remained largely forgotten compared to competitors like Rugrats (1991-2000), Hey Arnold! (1996-2001), The Magic School Bus (1994-1998), and Blue’s Clue’s (1996-2002)

Here is a LINK for more information

What are your thoughts on Puzzle Place?

Earlier this month, top surveys suspended me until August 26 due to “complaints” from my account

Today, when I went to check it, it’s saying I’m suspended indefinitely (“forever.”) I tried to cash out (it would only let me do $5, since I have $9.76 and it’s offered in $5 increments) but it wouldn’t even let me cash out!!!

I really don’t want to argue with a foreign customer service agent for hours, so can anyone please tell me if this has happened to them before, and what you did about it?

I’m very frustrated, as I did the surveys honestly and spent many hours earning the money I did

Thanks so much for your input :)

I recently came across a new (to me) sickfluencer on my algorithm accidentally and am so tired, y’all

It would take literally hours to uncover this woman’s entire paper trail, so I’ll try to explain as best as possible 

She’s in her mid 20s and claims to have received medical diagnoses for autism, cptsd, pots, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroparesis, chronic migraine, MCAS, PNEAS, and dermatillomania, yet simultaneously considers herself “one of the lucky ones” for her conditions  

Every single thing about this woman is framed around a victim mindset: she lost friends due to being stuck in the house, she allegedly got these illnesses from an abusive ex boyfriend, having people disapprove of her wedding, “fighting ableism” everyday, etc

And then are the inconsistencies. She’s unable to take care of herself at all but can take care of her pet rabbit. She’s unable to work at all but then admits being a content creator and hypnotherapist are her jobs. She’s hardly able to read at all but started a literary magazine in 2025 that she still runs 

Beyond this is the medical side. She claims “age play” is one of the treatments of her autism and ptsd- which is why she lives in such a girly, pink world, and she wants to be as truly happy as possible… since she “never knows how much time I’ll have left”

Her husband (who dated her for years before becoming a nursemaid and is still in a romantic relationship with her) is always referred to as her caregiver and even has his face censored to hide from “online haters.” He always washes her (clean looking) hair once every 4-8 weeks, even though this would be an act of medical neglect if he was an actual hired professional 

Then, there’s the gross fact that illness is an aesthetic for this young lady. When she goes to a museum in her wheelchair, it’s an act of “sick girl summer.” When she lays on a blanket and has a picnic, her knee brace must be sticking out. When she styles herself in a fancy outfit, her port is a central part of the outfit

Overall, I’m disappointed that she preaches simplistic treatments (like playing dress up for mental illness), doesn’t understand that being unable to work DOES NOT MEAN having three part time jobs (even if said jobs “drain” you), doesn’t understand that chronic illnesses do not have to be terminal, and that her illnesses are one long aesthetic display case 

Do you have any recent stories of chronic illness influencers who recently took your breath away (not positively)? 

For basic context, I (22) have been completely estranged from my mother (51) since February 2025. Her and my dad talk rarely, this is the first time she’s sent a package since the estrangement, I live in my childhood home (so I know she didn’t have to use a stalker website to find me or anything) and I’m not seeking legal advice at this time

I was primarily raised by a single dad and cut her off due to many cumulative events over years- such as cheating on my dad and leaving me as a toddler, making me hangout with guys she cheated on my dad with, marrying a pedophile when I was 9 years old and making me go to the courthouse “wedding,” stealing $8k from me as a teenager and trying to manipulate me over it, constantly badmouthing my dad’s side of the family and trying to alienate me from them, refusing to comfort me when my grandfather (on my dad’s side) died when I was 12 (as it was my mother’s birthday and I “ruined” it for her), isolating me from elders on her side of the family as they were old and dying, trying to keep me from seeing my dad after he had open heart surgery, not allowing me to see my dad on two different birthdays, trying to make me feel responsible for her suicidal ideations, exposing me to sexual stuff when I was way too young, telling me her biggest regret was having me, making up lies about my paternity, refusing to even try to talk to me for 3 months after I dropped out of university, and other events 

Now onto the deep details of the post: 

I receive an Amazon package in the mail for Summer Island by Kristin Hannah with a note that the characters remind her “of us,” hoping I’ll talk to her, blah blah blah

She sends me egregiously inappropriate texts every few weeks (that I don’t respond to), but now she passive aggressively sends me a chick lit novel about an angry, financially floundering daughter who returns to her mother after a public scandal to financially exploit her washed up, loser mother only to realize her mother wasn’t fully in the wrong and both mature enough to reconcile 😑

I don’t feel actively angry about what happened in the past anymore, and I try to think about her as little as possible. But this loaded choice book arriving out of the blue, combined with a complete lack of accountability on her side, is pissing me off beyond belief 

So PLEASE, provide me with some clarity on this situation (fake sympathy is not needed.) Do I message her and forcibly tell her to never send stuff again, do I get rid of the note and book and try to forget about it, do I wait for time to pass and then read the book as a good book vs something connected to my personal life? 

Any advice is greatly appreciated. This has seriously ruined my week and sent me into a tailspin. Most ironic of it all, my mother used to be a librarian at one point (so she knows how to choose a good book), and it’s not my birthday or any special occasion right now 

Thanks so much for your input :)

I honestly didn’t even know sims was still a popular video game, but my Instagram algorithm recently showed me these Twilight videos, and I truly haven’t stopped laughing since

While some veer completely into fanfiction territory (such as Charlie and Carlisle doing a sensual dance in the woods) others have turned real movie scenes into completely satirical clips- such as having Rosalie be her typical brooding self while Emmett can’t stop twerking and Edward needs a mobility scooter

Overall, I think content like these completely shows how emotionally easy, yet completely campy, the whole saga is (especially the movies)

What’s your favorite fan content you’ve found in recent years, and what do you like about it?

For starters, I must say this is NOT MEANT to be disrespectful to the Panettiere or Parton families in anyway, and I respect the fact that Hayden’s loved ones are freshly mourning her passing, as well the fact that rumors have begun circulating surrounding Dolly’s health situation as well

However, Dolly Parton has actively been working with Hollywood studios to get her life story put into a biopic- specifically requesting Kristen Chenoweth as the top choice to play “older Dolly” and requesting a “middle Dolly” and “younger Dolly” to be casted in the film as well

With a reignited public interest in Hayden’s career, I honestly realized that she sadly would’ve been a great choice to portray the “middle” role from the 60s-early 80s of Dolly’s career

Both stars enjoyed acting and singing, both have very similar facial features and smiles, both were interested in telling personal life stories (Hayden released her memoir: This is Me: A Reckoning only 3 months ago), both were involved in various charities while balancing multi decade careers, and Hayden also could have used the opportunity to return to blockbuster roles after doing straight to more minor roles the last 2 years (such as Amber Alert 2024, A Breed Apart 2025, and Sleepwalker 2026)

Ultimately, I often try not to mourn celebrities in a parasocial/highly personal way (the way one would for a relative or best friend) and instead focus on the highlights of their career, public appearances, and career opportunities they sadly missed out on

For those familiar with Hayden’s work in prior films like Ice Princess (2005), Tiger Cruise (2011), Shanghai Kiss (2006), and Remember the Titans (2000)… do you think a role in a biopic could have been a good fit for her skill set or not as much?

Thanks for discussing openly, and more importantly, being kind :)

I’m going to be totally honest here and say that many of the posts on here come across as complete doomerism/entitlement, and it’s not like I’ve never seen antisemitism in the wild at all

I’m going to keep the main details private to avoid doxxing the other person, but this year, I’ve been trying to find a spouse again after a 4 year break

I’ve been talking to several people but haven’t met up with any of them. One guy was around 1.5 years older than me, could carry a conversation fine, lived very far away, was training to be a nurse, and had a good sense of humor

I ultimately felt he was in too mentally immature of a headspace and wouldn’t be ready for marriage, so I stopped talking to him

Needless to say… today I opened an Instagram story from his account where he went with his brother (who’s the one pictured in the photo) at some sort of rally for the “Goyim Defense League”

I had no idea what that means at first but was shocked to Google and find out it’s apparently part of a white nationalist movement, and that the guy I was briefly talking to believes in it despite being utterly polite to me (and even trying to flatter me with compliments)

Well… I guess it finally happened. I had a Reddit level antisemitic experience with dating

I’d really like to hear your stories as well about the strangest or most upsetting dating experiences you’ve had over the years dating as someone affiliated with a Jewish community

Thanks so much for sharing :)

What’s the big deal of a platinum anniversary when you have “forever”, eh?

In the Breaking Dawn book, Edward and Bella marry August 13, 2006 after first meeting in January 2005 and breaking up for a few months in September 2005 (the movie adjusted the wedding year to 2011 to match the premiere of Breaking Dawn: Part One)

The wedding is quite chaotic, with Edward’s entire family in attendance, Bella’s family, the Quileute Wolfpack, the Denali Coven (minus Irina), Bella’s high school friends, and other guests sprinkled in in a wedding planned by Alice Cullen (where clumsy Bella was even forced to wear high heels)

After Bella gets into a bitter fight with Jacob, her and Edward happily set off to the private Isle Esme off the coast of Brazil (where Renesmee is eventually conceived.) Even more wild is to think that if Renesmee and Jacob did actually become a couple when she turned 18 (September 2024) the Cullen’s could potentially be planning Renesmee’s wedding to take place right around 20 years after she was conceived

If they were a real couple, how do you think their 20th anniversary would go?

Compared to the other Cullen couples/vampire’s qualifications of time, they’re still newlyweds

Thanks for participating and reminiscing about the wedding/marriage :)

NOTE: These images have been colorized for easier visualization- but not otherwise photoshopped, yassified, or altered