Popular website hits home with strange facts and vivid memories
BuzzFeed.com seems to have taken storm in our culture. The website describes itself as having “the hottest, most social content on the web. We feature breaking buzz and the kinds of things you’d want to pass along to your friends.”
I cannot say I disagree with that. While a lot of the website’s content is entertainment, they also post news of a very large variety of topics, but sometimes with their own satirical wit, of course.
With the very accessible iPhone application, I can browse on BuzzFeed day in and day out. If I had the time for it, I could spend hours looking through articles or lists and have a good laugh.
The site constantly creates relatable lists, such as “23 Lies You Tell Yourself to Feel Like a Grown-up,” or “19 Reasons Socializing Is Not For You.”
As of now, I have chosen my top three entertainment posts on BuzzFeed. The way things are worded and the images that accompany the descriptions are amazingly matched together.
The articles I have chosen not only suit me, but they create a nostalgic and exciting type of feeling since I now know that I am not the only “crazy” person who has had such specific thoughts that BuzzFeed has brought to light. The three that I’ve focused on relate to my favorite TV shows and vivid memories.
My list reads: “For everyone Who Is Physically Attracted To Walt Jr,” “25 Of The Best, Old Disney Channel Original Movies That Need To Be Released From The Vault” and “22 Signs You’re Still Addicted To ‘Friends.’”
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The write-up that describes Walt Jr. from the AMC show “Breaking Bad” has a subtitle that reads, “You are not alone.” As I stated before, that is the beauty of BuzzFeed.
As I have watched “Breaking Bad,” I had always wondered about what Walt Jr. was thinking and why the show ever decided to attribute his character with cerebral palsy. While those questions still remain unanswered, BuzzFeed helped me out a bit and I realized why I had wondered about him so much—because he’s awesome.
Not only is he easy on the eyes with an adorable smile (which BuzzFeed recognizes), but the website also mentions that he loves breakfast. While they are such simple aspects, BuzzFeed shows its strength in descriptions that would otherwise be bland. The site displays images of R.J. Mitte’s career outside of “Breaking Bad,” that may easily spark a crush that some may not have acquired during the AMC show.
I advise anyone who is a fan of the show or Walt Jr.’s character to check it out. It’ll give a whole new perspective, that’s for sure.
The list of 25 old Disney Channel movies really hit home for me. I can honestly say I remember sitting in my living room ranting and raving with my sister as to what Disney Channel movie would be on that night—it could have been detrimental as to what kind of night we would have.
The author’s subtitle to this article is also on-point, reading “Ranked from ‘midly amusing guilty pleasure’ to ‘still amazing and deserves an Oscar.’ I realize some of these can be found on ‘unofficial’ DVD.”
To name a few; “Phantom of the Megaplex,” one of my all-time favorites that depicted movie theatre madness but also the magic movies can entail, “Genius,” which the site points out the young and beautiful Emmy Rossum, “Motocrossed,” which ironically is about girl power, so I love it. Not to mention the major crush I had on Riley Smith, who played Dean.
BuzzFeed ranked “Brink” as the number one movie. “As if any other movie would be #1,” the post wrote, “Team Pup N Suds for Life.”
Again, I cannot say I disagree with that. I have a clear, slightly embarrassing memory of my sister and I parading around the house because “Brink” was on.
I saved my favorite for last, “22 Signs You’re Still Addicted To ‘Friends.’” Any of my peers would say that is a no-brainer, considering I don’t watch much TV and when I do, it’s re-runs of “Friends” on TBS or Nick at Nite. Number two on BuzzFeed’s list is, “You can’t go to sleep without watching at least two episodes.”
That could not be any more accurate, especially on Wednesday nights after “American Horror Story,” “Friends” is a happy, up-lifting show before bed. Number 14 is, “Even if you’ve seen the series more than 15 times, every episode still makes you laugh uncontrollably.”
Again, this is absolutely 100 percent true. I have seen every single episode and still get excited to watch the show as if it’s the premiere, not to mention I truly do laugh out loud at every single episode.
The most important aspect of the “Friends” piece also seems to be the most important aspect of BuzzFeed, for me at least. The website does an impeccably good job at wording their comments and statements in ways that I (and many others) can relate to.
Number three reads, “When somebody tells you they watch ‘Friends,’ it’s not just a casual comment. You freak out because you realize you’re going to have conversations about plots and themes and Gunther.”
BuzzFeed is spot-on and can give a hearty laugh to just about anybody. Sit around with some friends and scroll through, I promise you will have a big smile on your face with no regrets.
Rebecca Farr can be contacted at rfarr@keene-equinox.com
