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]]>Scotch is the mastermind behind the popular Instagram page Quotes by Christie, which is followed by 1.3 million people. She’s using her skills as a graphic designer to craft upbeat graphics featuring all sorts of motivational quotes that will inspire you to shift your perspective and see the world in a more positive light.
Scotch is making her art with one goal in mind – “to reach out across the Internet void and embrace all of the people going through it.” Her graphics will help you navigate all the highs and lows of life and find a silver lining in every situation.
Many of the quotes that Scotch shares with the world come from unknown authors, but she makes sure to credit original authors whenever possible. In addition to sharing her art with millions of people online, Scotch is also selling merch in her Etsy store, and she published a book titled I Feel That, described as a quote collection for all the feels.
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]]>The post Chowder the Bulldog is an Internet Sensation Thanks to His Skateboarding Skills appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>In recent years, Chowder became a massive internet sensation thanks to social media videos shared by his humans in which he showcased his skateboard skills. He has an amazing command of the skateboard while being able to accelerate or stop as he wishes.
Chowder’s videos regularly attract huge attention, with some of them having more than 40 million views.
It turns out that Chowder’s impressive skateboarding skills are the result of both natural talent and hard work.
The pupper first discovered skateboarding when he saw an old skateboard owned by his human and became curious about it. He went for a spin and immediately liked it, prompting regular skateboarding sessions.
Since then, Chowder honed his skills and even got a custom skateboard fitting for his size that allows him to take the most daring rides.
According to Chowder’s humans, the bulldog is so enamored with skateboarding that he often tries to bring a skateboard to bed with him. If that isn’t passion, we don’t know what is.
Continue scrolling to check out more of Chowder’s skateboarding sessions.
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]]>The post 87-Year-Old Goes Viral for Hand-Delivering Party Invitations to His Neighbors appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Turner gained exposure on social media thanks to one of the neighbors he invited, TikTok creator Michelle Hernandez.
Hernandez, who is new to the neighborhood, initially shared the details about the invite in a video posted on TikTok in January.
After her first video gained attention on social media, Hernandez followed it up with another clip that showed Turner’s delivery of the party invite.
The second video racked up more than two million views and made Turner a proper internet sensation. People from all over the world became interested in the party and even caught the attention of singer Michael Buble, who sent Turner some whiskey for the occasion.
The party ended up taking place on February 15, with the majority of invited people deciding to attend. It was a smashing success according to Turner.
“It was a rager, yeah,” Turner said in an interview with Today. “We started at 4 p.m. and most of the 24 people invited showed up and we just ate food and drank beer and even snuck into my whiskey stash and drank that. It was pretty wild, it lasted until midnight.”
Hernandez later shared some footage from the party on her TikTok.
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]]>The post Rogue One is Transforming Glasgow, Scotland, Into a Street Art Hub One Mural at a Time appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Despite working almost exclusively in Glasgow, Rogue One earned a reputation as one of the world’s most famous street artists and it isn’t hard to see why. His works cover a wide range of subjects, including fantasy scenes and pop culture characters, while exemplifying master artistry in realism and stunning attention to detail.
Additionally, the artist isn’t too picky about his canvas or the scope of his creations. He will do grandiose murals that cover the entire side of the building but will also be happy to take on a project of bringing color to a plain passageway with a smaller piece.
“Glasgow (like any city) needs color, and people are enjoying seeing these large murals start to pop up around the city. I would like to think they are, lol. As one person said to me ‘it brightens the place up and gives you something to smile about on the way to work’,” Rogue One explained in a recent interview.
If you don’t have the opportunity to visit Glasgow and see Rogue One’s works in person, don’t worry. The artist regularly shares his newest murals on social media. Scroll down to check out more of them.
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]]>The post “The Uber Dog” Becomes Viral Star After Joining His Owner for Rides appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Bowie is an adorable rescue dog from Colorado, who became somewhat of a local celebrity after joining his owner during his Uber rides. Kevin Ferman adopted him about two and a half years ago and started doing Uber rides with Bowie by his side because he felt he would put a smile on everyone’s face.
Bowie was just five months old when Ferman adopted him from Albuquerque, and he felt bad leaving him at home. He started taking him on rides in an attempt to help him combat pretty bad separation anxiety, and it was a true miracle to watch him open up around people and become more social.
Bowie became an overnight sensation after the YouTube clip titled “Bowie’s Uber Vlog” went viral last spring. This marked the start of an epic adventure and Bowie kept riding along with his owner, earning himself the nickname “The Uber Dog” and attracting millions of views on social media.
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]]>The post Engineer Spends Over 400 Hours Building a Penny-Farthing Motorbike appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Gregulations, Mitchell showcased a time-consuming but quite fun project: applying a penny-farthing bicycle design to a motorcycle. It took him more than 400 hours to turn his ideal into a reality, but the result is quite impressive.
Mitchell first took apart a Yamaha YZF-R6 he bought online and fitted it with a custom-built swing arm and a large 364-pound front wheel. The penny-farthing motorbike, called Super Farthing, also has sports support wheels, which aid in maintaining balance.
After completing the project, Mitchell went for a test ride that proved his creation could be used on the road. However, he himself wouldn’t recommend it due to the numerous flaws that come with it.
“What I love most about the Super Farthing is that what I’ve made here is actually terrible. It’s worse in every measurable way. It’s so much slower, horrendously expensive, laughably impractical, and, despite all of that, I challenge you to sit there and tell me this is not insanely cool,” Mitchell said.
Watch the full video below.
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]]>The post Can You Guess Which Was Spotify’s Most-Streamed Song of 2024? appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” was a strong contender for the most-streamed song of 2024 after being hailed the song of the summer, but “Birds of a Feather” managed to catch up on the last day of the year. It surpassed it by just 650,000 streams, according to Chart Data, and it currently has over 1,775,000,000 streams on Spotify.
Both songs became a viral sensation in 2024 – “Espresso” made a splash with its catchy beat and silly lyrics, while “Birds of a Feather” first went viral after being featured in a Heartstopper teaser before being released as a single. Surprisingly enough, neither song managed to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart – “Birds of a Feather” took a back seat to Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” at No. 2, while “Espresso” peaked at No. 3 behind Carpenter’s own “Please Please Please”.
The rest of Spotify’s list of the most-streamed songs of 2024 includes many viral hits this year will be remembered by, including Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things”, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die with a Smile”, and “Gate Only” by FloyyMenor and Cris MJ.
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]]>The post Bernie Kaminski Uses Papier-mâché Technique to Create Detailed Replicas of Everyday Objects appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Kaminski is known for making Papier-mâché artworks that take inspiration from the objects around us. These might be things we use every day, like toothbrushes and toothpaste, or things we encounter frequently, like clothes, food, and drinks.
Regardless of the subject Kaminski chooses, he manages to make it incredibly detailed and realistic. Unless they pick it up, the viewer has a hard time recognizing the difference.
“Most of the things are somehow related to a subject I’m interested in, but sometimes I’m just curious to see how something will turn out. And I work within my limited abilities. I’m not so great at drawing or painting, and that rules out a lot,” Kaminski shared in a recent chat with The Family Reviews.
Kaminski’s Papier-mâché art received acclaim from the art world and was exhibited in galleries across the United States. To see more of it, visit the artist’s social media profiles or continue scrolling below.
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]]>The post Woman Brings Laughs to Social Media with Her Attempt to Make Balloon Santa appeared first on PlayJunkie.
]]>Manda documented her project in a viral video shared on TikTok. She first showed the original balloon art that inspired her and then her own creation for comparison.
Her balloon Santa looked nothing like the reference photo, but it would be amazing in an art gallery as a piece of abstract art.
Manda obviously seemed like a good sport about her failed attempt, while TikTok users appreciated the video, which got 6.4 million views.
“that was SO much funnier than i anticipated,” one user wrote in the comments section.
A lot of users also seemed to have enjoyed not only the laughs but also the aesthetics of Manda’s creation. Someone even said that it reminds them of Pablo Picasso’s work.
“I like yours. He seems more enthusiastic,” one person commented.
“I prefer yours it’s giving Picasso vibes,” another added.
Manda later shared a follow up video to provide a better look at her balloon Santa with a funny animation of a dancing elf as a bonus.
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]]>Like most book lovers with a limited budget, Kan couldn’t afford to buy beautifully decorated special editions, so she decided to try creating her own. She decided to put her creativity to some good use and started painting over the covers of the old editions of her favorite books.
Posies & Pages’ viral videos see Kan transforming the timeless classics we all know and love, such as Charles Dickens’ The Great Expectations, Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice, and Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. In addition to painting the covers, she also enjoys making bookmarks that match the vibe of these books and decorating their pages with immersive pop-up details.
Book lovers will feel right at home while browsing through Posies & Pages’ Instagram and TikTok because Kan also enjoys recommending books worth reading every once in a while. She’s also planning to share her skills with other people by organizing “The Regency Book Club Retreat”, taking place in Bath, England this spring.
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