People are losing their minds realising what ‘ASOS’ actually stands for

Oct 21 2022

People are only just now realising what the name of fashion retailer ASOS actually stands for – and no it’s not just an assortment of letters made to sound nice.

Like other words such as GIF or laser (you might want to look those up), ASOS is an acronym based on its original name which was condensed to make it catchier.

And people are only now coming to the realisation via an online trend as is typical of internet culture. It turns out ASOS actually stands for ‘as seen on screen’ [insert mind-blown emoji here].

The fashion brand launched in 2000 and was called As Seen on Screen as the name suggests you could buy versions of clothes which appeared on your favourite TV series, films or commercials.

The brand used to pair with major celebrities and offer up styles worn by these recognisable faces. This would urge people to buy clothes directly from ASOS, having seen their favourite icon donning whatever it may be.

When it expanded its retail, the brand decided that the name would no longer communicate their goals efficiently. Luckily the name could be squashed into a handy and catchy title. So now you know, and you can be ‘that’ person dropping trivia at the party.

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5 incredibly-predictable costumes we’re expecting this Halloween weekend

Oct 20 2022

Halloween is almost with us and, while we can’t wait to rock a costume and join in on the spooky celebrations, there are a few looks which we can see coming from a mile away. Of course, Halloween is all about having a good time, but originality always comes with bonus points: here are 5 incredibly-predictable costumes we’re expecting this Halloween weekend.

Stranger Things

Halloween costumes are all about delving into the scary, spooky and supernatural and, considering what a monstrous global hit Stranger Things was, we can’t imagine a Halloween scenario without a Stranger Things costume. Whether you’re going for a classic Eleven look or something a bit different such as Max or Eddie Munson, make sure you look fresh AF whilst Running Up That Hill.

Rabbit/Cat

We’ve seen this costume one too many times. The red make-up, bunny ears and whiskers have been an annual Halloween trope for as long as we can remember and we don’t see things changing anytime soon. Whilst respecting the effort made for an otherwise predictable costume… we do think you could do a little better this year.

Squid Game

This is inevitable: every single year you’re bound to find a handful of people who weren’t in the mood of coming up and shopping for a new Halloween costume, so they just wear what was hot last year. As you know, last year’s Halloween celebrations were dominated by green tracksuits & pink jumpsuits & the probability is that if those same people can’t find the time to shop for a fresh look, they’ll resort to whatever they find from last year.

Harley Quinn

The pop culture influence continues with this one. The past years have truly been a superhero resurgence in films and television series and few came out with the same amount of fanfare as DC’s Suicide Squad and what better costume to wear that the Queen of Crime herself, Harley Quinn. If you are going to wear a Harley Quinn costume, however, make sure you rock a huge mallet as part of the costume.

Jeffrey Dahmer

The mere idea of a costume inspired by the American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer caused quite a bit of controversy online for its macabre reminder of what went down between the ’70s and ’90s but despite this, we still forecast a few people going ahead with it. Individuals posting photos of themselves costumed-up as the Milwaukee Cannibal received a tonne of backlash and rightly so, so if you’re planning your Halloween costume this year… be aware.

What are YOU dressing up as this year?

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Things that lasted more than Liz Truss’ time as UK Prime Minister

Oct 20 2022

In a news headline that echoed across the world, Liz Truss has just resigned as UK Prime Minister, bringing a some-45-day tenure to an end after weeks of controversy… here are a few things which lasted longer.

Kim K & Kris Humphries’ marriage

Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage to American former professional basketball Kris Humphries outlasted Liz Truss’ Prime Ministership by 28 days. The U.S. influencers’ marriage become a global meme after the couple broke ties only a few weeks after their wedding.

Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries outlasted Lizz Truss’ Prime Ministership by 28 days. pic.twitter.com/JlqfvvStgK

— Uncle Johnny 🏳️‍🌈 (@MvelaseP) October 20, 2022

The Tesco Lettuce

Initially erected as a caricature of Truss herself, a Tesco-purchased head of lettuce costing 68 cents became the stuff of national interest after UK newspaper The Daily Star asked whether it would actually manage to outlast Liz Truss as UK PM… well, there you have it.

Latest update from the lettuce, disco lights have been deployed. pic.twitter.com/C9t2F7Pubh

— Eliot Higgins (@EliotHiggins) October 20, 2022

Boris Johnson

After his dramatic hasta la vista exit, Boris Johnson’s term as UK Prime Minister became one of the shortest in modern history. In between shocking statements and utterings of absolute nonsense, Johnson’s tenure was definitely memorable, but Truss’ time truly topped it. What’s more is that many are calling for Johnson’s return to the Prime Minister seat.

BREAKING: Boris Johnson is standing for the leadership. They’re just taking the piss now, aren’t they? x

— Laura Kuenssberg Translator (@LKTranslator) October 20, 2022

A Nokia 3310’s battery life

Everyone knows that this iconic phone’s endurance is the stuff of legend and whether it’s being thrown down a few floors or left untouched for days, we’re sure it can go the distance. You think Liz Truss faced difficult situations, imagine this phone in the 2000s.

Liz Truss’s reign as Prime Minster was shorter than the Nokia 3310’s battery life pic.twitter.com/hYJQfdpCyp

— Eboooyer (@Ebuyer) October 20, 2022

A carton of long-life milk

If preserved in decent temperatures, an unopened carton of long-life milk can have a shelf life of between six and nine months. Of course, the conditions of your kitchen cupboard are much less distressing than the UK’s socioeconomic status at the moment, but we’re fairly certain that it would last more than 45 days.

Imagine being Prime Minister for less time than the average lifespan of a honey bee or a pint of long-life milk. I guess we don’t need to imagine anymore. Farce has become life.

— Aditya Iyer (@Thatadityaiyer) October 20, 2022

What else do you know lasted longer?

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Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister

Oct 20 2022

In a moment of breaking news in the United Kingdom, it appears that Liz Truss has resigned as UK Prime Minister.

In a meeting with 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady, it was agreed that a leadership election will be held next week, with Truss to remain prime minister until a successor is elected.

Earlier today, Truss told journalists that she took office at a time of “great economic and international instability”, going on to state “I recognise, given the situation I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party.”

Truss spent a total of 45 days in office, making it the shortest Prime Minister tenure in the country’s history.

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