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TikTok’s latest obsession is making waves

What’s this about?

#UltimateWorldCruise. On Dec 10, the Serenade of the Seas ship set off on a nine-month-long journey to visit more than 60 countries. On board: Recent grads, remote workers, and retirees who paid tens of thousands of dollars to take part. Naturally, many began to document their life at sea and quickly went viral — with #UltimateWorldCruise getting more than 150 million TikTok views. Now, many are dubbing the cruise as the newest reality TV series to make a splash. (Sorry, “Below Deck.”)

Sounds like people are rocking the boat. 

That’s one way to put it. The cruise has TikTok creators on land theorizing about all the drama at sea. One creator developed a virtual bingo card to track potential events like a “pirate takeover.” Still, there have been allegations of preferential treatment among passengers, reports of microaggressions, and COVID-19 and weather concerns on board. Experts say it’s a reminder that people on the cruise are not cast members on a scripted reality TV show.

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TikTok has allowed users to collectively obsess over the lives of others — see #RushTok and #privatechef videos. As the spotlight shifts to #UltimateWorldCruise, some are urging spectators to keep the drama at bay.

 
What's Happening

🙃 In adulting…

If you have serious FOMO, it may be time to replace it with JOMO. Plus, it turns out that boredom can actually be good for you. Speaking of good things, here’s how to get the most out of your PTO


🍕 In food…

Cottage cheese is having a moment. That’s as the pineapple pizza debate heats up. Oh and, there is a good time to eat dinner. Bon appétit.


❤️ In dating…

Looking for a confidence boost? Try a pheromone perfume. If you want to change up how you date, consider starting with boundaries. Or, searching on LinkedIn.

 
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We’re building a tool to help you cross off the to-dos keeping you up at night. Meet theSkimm Beta, a space where you can learn how to manage your debt and get more pleasure. Check it out.

 
Bookmark'd

Here's a look at the reads we’ve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends…

Maybe Don’t Send That Voice Note…turns out, it can lead to selfish habits.


I Know What You Did on the Playground...a deep dive into “bad nanny” posts and the fallout that ensues.


The People Who Brought You Travis Kelce…how teamwork really made the dreamwork and catapulted the Chiefs star’s fame.

 
Skimm Picks

Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…

1. The eco-friendly cleaning products we swear by.

Dirty Labs' laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, and dryer balls are made of nontoxic, earth-friendly ingredients — and they're actually luxurious. Click here for our full review of the brand.


2. The best 2024 calendars and planners.

Start the new year off on an organized note with these planners you'll actually want to use.


3. Our favorite Black-owned beauty brands at Walmart.

The Lip Bar's matte liquid lipstick lasts forever (even after meals and many cups of coffee) and comes in great colors. Discover more Black-owned makeup, skincare, and hair-care brands we love here.

 
Save the Date

Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about...

January 7

The Golden Globes at 8 pm ET on CBS. Jo Koy takes the mic as this year’s host.


January 8

The College Football Playoff National Championship at 7:30 pm ET on ESPN. No. 1 Michigan takes on No. 2 Washington.


January 9

CES kicks off in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the weird tech updates.


PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it here.

 
 

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