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Reddit explains how to embarrass an 18-year-old in 2018
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Reddit explains how to embarrass an 18-year-old in 2018

In the age of the internet, it seems harder than ever to connect with the youths of today without coming off like the Steve Buscemi “how do you do, fellow kids?” meme from 30 Rock.  So in an attempt to make sense of it all, one adjunct professor took to r/NoStupidQuestions on Reddit to get an idea of how to speak to a class of freshman bio students. The appropriately named “lazyadjunct” actually wants to embarrass themselves in front of the students, equating to an instructor attempting rap lyrics or using slang like “radical” in the ’90s. “Basically I want to pull the ‘old person trying too hard to fit in with young people,’ gag but at 31 I’m too old to figure out youth culture,” they wrote. And the results were predictably gold. Some suggested making references to Fortnite, ...
Understanding Reddit: A beginner’s guide to the front page of the internet
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Understanding Reddit: A beginner’s guide to the front page of the internet

What is Reddit? It’s what is lovingly known as the front page of the internet. It’s a place where millions of people go every day to discuss politics, post memes, find porn, and share every odd thought that’s ever occurred to them in the shower. No matter who you are or what you’re into, Reddit has a place for you. From social justice warriors to men’s rights activists and conspiracy theorists, all are accounted for. But many first-timers stare at the front page and wonder how to use Reddit. While Reddit is easy to navigate once you learn the ropes, it isn’t an intuitive website, and its basic design hasn’t been updated in ages. First-timers often find themselves staring at a page with dozens of links, confusing acronyms, and multiple tabs, all for content they don’t yet understand. If ...