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“Zero, that’s why I’m by myself”: Husbands asked how much they “love” shopping at Costco with their wives. It’s bleak

Breaking news: a supercut of men shopping at Costco revealed that husbands do not enjoy shopping with their wives. About a dozen men polled answered, “zero” when asked, “On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you love coming to Costco with your wife?” One outlier said “9 or 10.” Another replied, “Without her? 10.” The video, shared by comedy account @amundstokke on Oct. 22, 2025, went viral with 7.5 million views and over 13,000 comments. Reactions to the video were divided between people who seemed wary of the men’s responses and those who considered the poll to be harmless entertainment. Plenty of commenters shared their own experiences, demonstrating that there are, in fact, some straight people who enjoy a couple’s trip to Costco. TikTok users sensitive to the video connected the men’s responses to societally reinforced toxic dynamics that play out between men and women amid “ball and chain” culture. One commenter clapped back, “Hey, ladies, remember, you don’t have to be with men that hate you!” @amundstokke Asked husband how much they love shopping in Costco with their wives 😂🛒#fup #fyp #fypシ゚viral #fypシ #fypage #prank #f #husband #shopping ♬ original sound – Cute pet “Zero” enthusiasm, maximum discourse @amundstokke captioned the video, “asked husband how much they love shopping in Costco with their wives 😂🛒.” The pollster laughed from behind the camera at Costco as husband after husband answered, “Zero,” when asked. “Guess what, she isn’t having fun either. Hope this helps.” “This hurt my feelings and my husband isn’t even in the video.” “Divorce came out of nowhere.” “Hey ladies, remember, you don’t have to be with men that hate you!” Other commenters asserted, “It’s just a joke.” Although mainstream culture undeniably normalizes men hating their wives, commenters who argued “it’s not that deep” dug their heels in. “It’s not that serious, like at all. Most of these men are smiling after talking, they are joking around lol.” “It’s really not that serious babes. lmfao why are people so dramatic???” Sure, deluding yourself about casual misogyny probably really isn’t that serious “babes.” But yes—as one commenter pointed out, the men’s responses could absolutely be more about Costco than their relationships with their wives… “This isn’t about their marriages. This is about Costco.” The internet is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s newsletter here.

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“Where do I sleep?”: American tourist baffled by Japanese room with no bed learns what a ryokan is

An American tourist’s confusion over a missing bed in her Japanese hotel room has ignited both mockery and sympathy online. TikTok creator Autumn Anderson (@somethingicanholdonto) was traveling abroad in Japan when she shared a video of the elegant, beachfront ryokan that seemed to be missing a bedroom. “Where is the bedroom?” she asked, apparently unaware that traditional Japanese inns use futons laid out on tatami floors instead of permanent beds. The post from Oct. 12, 2025, went viral on TikTok, racking up over 20 million views. While some commenters helped out and explained that traditional Japanese sleeping arrangements involve removable futons, others ridiculed Autumn for being ignorant of the country’s culture. Plenty of westerners in the comments confidently and inaccurately told her to look for a “Murphy bed.” “The amount of people saying there’s a Murphy bed is frying me. 💀.” Why some Western tourists still struggle with ryokan traditions In the video, Autumn pointed out a traditional multi-purpose Japanese-style tatami room with woven mats on the floor, along with a table and chairs. She continued the tour, revealing a small sitting room overlooking the beach, along with the bathroom and shower, before concluding, “There’s no bed, where do I sleep?” “Do I sleep on here?” she asked, referring to the table. “What? I’m so confused.” In an email to the Daily Dot, Autumn wrote: “My video was meant to share my surprise and curiosity about the cultural differences in Japan, especially how hotel rooms are designed.” “I wasn’t criticizing it — I was genuinely fascinated because it’s so different from what I’m used to in the U.S.” In a follow-up video, Autumn explained that she was confused because she intended to book a Western-style room. Rooms in traditional Japanese inns called ryokans are centered around a multipurpose space with tatami mats on the floor. These rooms, or washitsu, are where hotel staff lay out futon bedding in the evening for guests to sleep on. @somethingicanholdonto Someone help me with this?? Where is the bed?! #メロ秋投稿キャンペーン #japan #helpme #whereisthebed #japanese ♬ original sound – AUTUMN “One of my favorite parts of traveling is learning how other countries do things, and this was just one of those moments,” she added. “I think some people took it as me being an uneducated American who doesn’t research before traveling, but that’s not the case at all. I always do my homework — I just like to share my genuine reactions when I discover something new.” “To me, that’s what makes travel interesting: seeing things with fresh eyes and learning from the experience.” Intercultural confusion stirred up mixed reactions Commenters roasted Autumn for failing to read up on the country’s customs before arriving as a guest. Other people reacting to the post shared helpful information or admitted they’d have been just as confused. “Gurl, u went to Japan without knowing how they sleep? 😳” “Do people not research a country before visiting?? What.” “I’m not sure why people are being so mean and rude. I would have no idea either. It wouldn’t occur to me to research another country and find out if their hotel rooms have beds.” “Sometimes, I’m embarrassed to be a part of the human population originating from the United States.” “It’s a traditional Japanese style room. There’s futons somewhere in there that the staff will make up while you’re at dinner. You must be at a ryokan.” The internet is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s newsletter here.

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“Bucket list experience”: Passenger shares footage from her flight on a Hello Kitty airplane

Millions are jealous of one traveler’s ride on the world’s cutest flight. TikTok creator Alysia Loo shared clips from inside one of EVA Air’s Hello Kitty planes in a post from October 17, 2025. The video quickly racked up 2.6 million views and over 1700 comments from Hello Kitty fans who gushed over the plane’s themed interior and in-flight experience. Many commenters wrote that a ride on the super cute plane is on their “bucket list,” or that they’d spend their “entire life savings” just to travel with the beloved character. One commenter even asserted that a plane with Hello Kitty onboard “would never crash.” What to expect aboard the Hello Kitty plane Loo shot a video of the aircraft’s exterior from her boarding gate. Giant Sanrio characters Hello Kitty and Pompompurin waved from the side of the jet. Inside the plane, Loo showed that Hello Kitty had cuteified every surface of the plane. The character decorated headrests and animated seatback screens. Meal service included Hello Kitty snacks, cups, and flatware, served by flight attendants in Hello Kitty aprons. Even Loo’s tickets for the flight from Taipei to Seattle were decorated with cute characters in Hello Kitty colors. According to EVA Air, Hello Kitty branding even adorns soap, tissues, and toilet paper in the plane’s restroom. But the immersive Hello Kitty-themed experience begins before the flight. As soon as travelers arrive at the airport, they’re greeted by check-in attendants in Hello Kitty uniforms who hand out Hello Kitty-stamped boarding passes and bag tags. The flight’s boarding area includes a maximum Kitty-themed, pink-on-pink gift shop. @alysialoo I didn’t expect this at all, cutest flight of my life😽💞 @EVA Airways Corp. 長榮航空 #hellokitty ♬ original sound – ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨ ʚ ოꪱᜒ𐓣ƙɑ ɞ ୧⋆ ˚｡⋆ Loo wrote in the video’s onscreen text, “POV: you’re flying through the sky on a Hello Kitty plane.” In the post’s caption, she added, “I didn’t expect this at all, cutest flight of my life😽💞.” Social media reacts People in the comments marveled at the playful Hello Kitty-encrusted plane and coveted a ride. Some claimed a trip with Hello Kitty might just solve their problems. “My dream flight,” one said, a sentiment many shared. “in another life, I’m a hello kitty flight attendant,” another joked. “O my goodness 😍 they would have to drag me me offffff,” a Hello Kitty fan shared. Other TikTok comments below demonstrate the excitement. The internet is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s newsletter here.