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NYC really humbled Joe Jonas this week 😂 A fan posted a viral TikTok showing him spending seven full minutes trying to parallel park in the city, and Joe jumped into the comments with the perfect line: “And I saw you watch and not help once.” He later posted his own video joking about how the city has been treating him since, and honestly… anyone who has ever parallel parked in Manhattan deserves emotional support and a tax credit. Follow @readbantr for more of what the world is talking about. Media via neha.nas on TikTok/Joe Jonas/Shutterstock #readbantr #viral #nyc #joejonas
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NYC really humbled Joe Jonas this week 😂 A fan posted a viral TikTok showing him spending seven full minutes trying to parallel park in the city, and Joe jumped into the comments with the perfect line: “And I saw you watch and not help once.” He later posted his own video joking about how the city has been treating him since, and honestly… anyone who has ever parallel parked in Manhattan deserves emotional support and a tax credit. Follow @readbantr for more of what the world is talking about. Media via neha.nas on TikTok/Joe Jonas/Shutterstock #readbantr #viral #nyc #joejonas
People really are nicer when Batman shows up. A new study out of Milan tested the “Batman Effect” by having a pregnant woman board a crowded train, then repeating the experiment with a guy in a full Batman suit entering from another door. Offers to give up a seat jumped from 37% to 67% when Batman was present. Even wilder, nearly half of the helpers said they never noticed him at all, meaning the simple disruption of seeing something unexpected was enough to snap people out of autopilot and boost kindness. Researchers say this could shape everything from public art to social campaigns aimed at nudging people toward more prosocial behavior. Follow @readbantr for more of the stories worth talking about. Media via Warner Bros/Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect via Nature #readbantr #socialexperiments #batmaneffect #viral
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People really are nicer when Batman shows up. A new study out of Milan tested the “Batman Effect” by having a pregnant woman board a crowded train, then repeating the experiment with a guy in a full Batman suit entering from another door. Offers to give up a seat jumped from 37% to 67% when Batman was present. Even wilder, nearly half of the helpers said they never noticed him at all, meaning the simple disruption of seeing something unexpected was enough to snap people out of autopilot and boost kindness. Researchers say this could shape everything from public art to social campaigns aimed at nudging people toward more prosocial behavior. Follow @readbantr for more of the stories worth talking about. Media via Warner Bros/Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect via Nature #readbantr #socialexperiments #batmaneffect #viral
This weekend offered a clear lesson in how movie distribution is changing. Markiplier’s independently financed film Iron Lung earned approximately $22 million worldwide after he promoted it directly to his 38 million YouTube subscribers. Markiplier has said he spent a few million dollars making the movie, meaning it has already turned a huge profit. By comparison, Amazon reportedly spent around $75 million to produce and market Melania, which brought in about $7 million at the box office. This does not mean Hollywood is about to disappear. But it does raise a serious question about whether creator-led distribution will become a more common path for mid-budget films. 👉 Subscribe to the Bantr weekly newsletter. One email. The stories everyone’s talking about. Link in bio. Media via Shutterstock/YouTube #bantrbusiness #hollywood #boxoffice #melania
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This weekend offered a clear lesson in how movie distribution is changing. Markiplier’s independently financed film Iron Lung earned approximately $22 million worldwide after he promoted it directly to his 38 million YouTube subscribers. Markiplier has said he spent a few million dollars making the movie, meaning it has already turned a huge profit. By comparison, Amazon reportedly spent around $75 million to produce and market Melania, which brought in about $7 million at the box office. This does not mean Hollywood is about to disappear. But it does raise a serious question about whether creator-led distribution will become a more common path for mid-budget films. 👉 Subscribe to the Bantr weekly newsletter. One email. The stories everyone’s talking about. Link in bio. Media via Shutterstock/YouTube #bantrbusiness #hollywood #boxoffice #melania
Twenty years after Cars first hit theaters, Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera were reunited at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the 24 Hours of Daytona. The Pixar icons posed this past weekend alongside real-world race stars, including Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 prototype and AO Racing’s fan-favorite “Rexy” 911 GT3 R, blending childhood nostalgia with modern motorsport. The moment was part of a 20th-anniversary celebration that brought the animated legends face-to-face with today’s fastest Porsches, a crossover that hit just as hard for longtime racing fans as it did for anyone who grew up yelling “Ka-Chow.” If you were a kid when Cars came out, this one probably felt personal (it did for us). Media via Porsche #bantrcars #carsmovie #porsche
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Twenty years after Cars first hit theaters, Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera were reunited at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the 24 Hours of Daytona. The Pixar icons posed this past weekend alongside real-world race stars, including Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 prototype and AO Racing’s fan-favorite “Rexy” 911 GT3 R, blending childhood nostalgia with modern motorsport. The moment was part of a 20th-anniversary celebration that brought the animated legends face-to-face with today’s fastest Porsches, a crossover that hit just as hard for longtime racing fans as it did for anyone who grew up yelling “Ka-Chow.” If you were a kid when Cars came out, this one probably felt personal (it did for us). Media via Porsche #bantrcars #carsmovie #porsche
In 1977, photographer Annie Leibovitz brought Dolly Parton and Arnold Schwarzenegger together for a Rolling Stone photoshoot that became an unforgettable piece of pop culture history. Dolly later remembered arriving in New York expecting to take “regular pictures,” only to find a nearly naked Schwarzenegger waiting for her. The concept paired the male and female form, with Arnold even lifting Dolly for some of the now-iconic shots. He later joked that she was “the nicest weight” he had lifted in a long time. Dolly remembered it even more simply: “We had a fun day takin’ the pictures.” By the way, we have a weekly newsletter rounding up the biggest stories so you don’t have to. One newsletter. Once a week. Link in bio. Media via Annie Leibovitz #bantrwomen #dollyparton #popculture
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In 1977, photographer Annie Leibovitz brought Dolly Parton and Arnold Schwarzenegger together for a Rolling Stone photoshoot that became an unforgettable piece of pop culture history. Dolly later remembered arriving in New York expecting to take “regular pictures,” only to find a nearly naked Schwarzenegger waiting for her. The concept paired the male and female form, with Arnold even lifting Dolly for some of the now-iconic shots. He later joked that she was “the nicest weight” he had lifted in a long time. Dolly remembered it even more simply: “We had a fun day takin’ the pictures.” By the way, we have a weekly newsletter rounding up the biggest stories so you don’t have to. One newsletter. Once a week. Link in bio. Media via Annie Leibovitz #bantrwomen #dollyparton #popculture
Twilight never left, it just moved north 🇨🇦 The fellas at @penderfire have enjoyed themselves quite a bit the last few weeks, generating tens of millions of views recreating Twilight scenes in their forested backyard. More of this, please 👌🙌 #readbantr #twilight #viral
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Twilight never left, it just moved north 🇨🇦 The fellas at @penderfire have enjoyed themselves quite a bit the last few weeks, generating tens of millions of views recreating Twilight scenes in their forested backyard. More of this, please 👌🙌 #readbantr #twilight #viral
Of course he still sounds smooth as butter. Netflix shared a blooper reel from its new documentary Dinosaurs, showing the legendary narrator flubbing lines, struggling with dinosaur names, and casually dropping a few F-bombs during recording. At one point he pauses and says: “I am Morgan… sorry… let me do it again… I am Morgan f**king Freeman.” The clip quickly went viral, proving even the “voice of God” needs a few takes sometimes. Dinosaurs premiered March 6 and all four episodes are now streaming on Netflix. By the way, we have a weekly newsletter rounding up all of the biggest stories so you don’t have to. One newsletter, once a week. Link in bio. Media via Netflix/Shutterstock #readbantr #morganfreeman #netflix
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Of course he still sounds smooth as butter. Netflix shared a blooper reel from its new documentary Dinosaurs, showing the legendary narrator flubbing lines, struggling with dinosaur names, and casually dropping a few F-bombs during recording. At one point he pauses and says: “I am Morgan… sorry… let me do it again… I am Morgan f**king Freeman.” The clip quickly went viral, proving even the “voice of God” needs a few takes sometimes. Dinosaurs premiered March 6 and all four episodes are now streaming on Netflix. By the way, we have a weekly newsletter rounding up all of the biggest stories so you don’t have to. One newsletter, once a week. Link in bio. Media via Netflix/Shutterstock #readbantr #morganfreeman #netflix
Which of these Knicks logos could replace the real thing? 🤔 Back in 1991, designer Michael Doret explored dozens of wild concepts, Empire State Building silhouettes, subway-token monograms, hand-drawn lettering experiments, all before the league landed on the cleaned-up version that debuted in 1992 and still defines the team today. Some of these early sketches feel straight out of a different NBA timeline. Follow @bantrmen for stories worth sharing. Media via Michael Doret/Knicks/Spike Lee #bantrmen #mustdonyc #knicks
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Which of these Knicks logos could replace the real thing? 🤔 Back in 1991, designer Michael Doret explored dozens of wild concepts, Empire State Building silhouettes, subway-token monograms, hand-drawn lettering experiments, all before the league landed on the cleaned-up version that debuted in 1992 and still defines the team today. Some of these early sketches feel straight out of a different NBA timeline. Follow @bantrmen for stories worth sharing. Media via Michael Doret/Knicks/Spike Lee #bantrmen #mustdonyc #knicks
Silvio Dante’s NYC penthouse is officially on the market. Steven Van Zandt, best known for playing Silvio on The Sopranos and performing with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, is selling his Greenwich Village penthouse for nearly $19 million. The 3,504-square-foot duplex sits inside a former Methodist church built in 1860, which was converted into luxury condominiums in 2006. Van Zandt and his wife Maureen, who also played his on-screen wife in The Sopranos, purchased the property for $6 million in 2008. There’s also a 500-square-foot private terrace with its own outdoor kitchen. Not too shabby, Silvio. The property was initially listed for $15 million in June before returning to the market at $18.995 million. Media via Realtor.com/ Listed by Mark D. Friedman and Richard Rosenthal of Brown Harris Stevens #mustdonyc #bantrmen #sopranos
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Silvio Dante’s NYC penthouse is officially on the market. Steven Van Zandt, best known for playing Silvio on The Sopranos and performing with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, is selling his Greenwich Village penthouse for nearly $19 million. The 3,504-square-foot duplex sits inside a former Methodist church built in 1860, which was converted into luxury condominiums in 2006. Van Zandt and his wife Maureen, who also played his on-screen wife in The Sopranos, purchased the property for $6 million in 2008. There’s also a 500-square-foot private terrace with its own outdoor kitchen. Not too shabby, Silvio. The property was initially listed for $15 million in June before returning to the market at $18.995 million. Media via Realtor.com/ Listed by Mark D. Friedman and Richard Rosenthal of Brown Harris Stevens #mustdonyc #bantrmen #sopranos
The success of Heated Rivalry did more than turn a cult romance into a global hit. It helped its creator get life-changing medical care. Author Rachel Reid, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2023, revealed that media attention around the show led a world-leading Parkinson’s specialist to contact her directly. After years on a waitlist in a small community, she now has an appointment with a neurologist and medication adjustments that are already helping her sleep and write again. “It could change things for me,” Reid said, explaining she hadn’t been getting the treatment she needed until now. A rare reminder that sometimes pop culture reach doesn’t just change careers, it changes lives. Media via Wikimedia/Crave/@rachelreidwrites #readbantr #heatedrivalry #crave
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The success of Heated Rivalry did more than turn a cult romance into a global hit. It helped its creator get life-changing medical care. Author Rachel Reid, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2023, revealed that media attention around the show led a world-leading Parkinson’s specialist to contact her directly. After years on a waitlist in a small community, she now has an appointment with a neurologist and medication adjustments that are already helping her sleep and write again. “It could change things for me,” Reid said, explaining she hadn’t been getting the treatment she needed until now. A rare reminder that sometimes pop culture reach doesn’t just change careers, it changes lives. Media via Wikimedia/Crave/@rachelreidwrites #readbantr #heatedrivalry #crave
Human imagination cannot be replicated. In an age where increasingly surreal images can be generated in seconds, @szilvesztermako is taking a very different approach. The Hungarian photographer creates his dreamlike worlds with physical sets, handmade props and carefully constructed scenes. What appears in front of his camera is actually there, with Makó rejecting CGI and AI in his process. His unmistakable style has appeared in shoots with Elle Fanning, Rihanna, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Bad Bunny, Marina Abramović and Gwendoline Christie, and more, as well as work for Vogue and major fashion houses. By the way, we have a weekly newsletter rounding up the biggest stories so you don’t have to. One newsletter. Once a week. Link in bio. #readbantr #fashionphotography #humansoverai
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Human imagination cannot be replicated. In an age where increasingly surreal images can be generated in seconds, @szilvesztermako is taking a very different approach. The Hungarian photographer creates his dreamlike worlds with physical sets, handmade props and carefully constructed scenes. What appears in front of his camera is actually there, with Makó rejecting CGI and AI in his process. His unmistakable style has appeared in shoots with Elle Fanning, Rihanna, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Bad Bunny, Marina Abramović and Gwendoline Christie, and more, as well as work for Vogue and major fashion houses. By the way, we have a weekly newsletter rounding up the biggest stories so you don’t have to. One newsletter. Once a week. Link in bio. #readbantr #fashionphotography #humansoverai
The KitKat heist just got a lot weirder. Authorities say the 12 tons of stolen KitKat bars have been recovered after a mother in Austria contacted police, claiming her two teenage sons were behind it. The chocolate, more than 400,000 bars, was originally stolen from a truck traveling between Italy and Poland before disappearing entirely. Police say the boys had been attempting to sell the bars through online marketplaces and local black market channels, with some already circulating in nearby towns. The operation unraveled after their mother reportedly discovered the boys repeatedly covered in chocolate and complaining of stomach pain. She then found the truck parked on her own property, a large rural farm, and alerted authorities. Honestly… getting turned in by your own mom might be worse than getting caught. Media via Shutterstock/X #readbantr #parents #mothers #kitkatheist #teenagers
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The KitKat heist just got a lot weirder. Authorities say the 12 tons of stolen KitKat bars have been recovered after a mother in Austria contacted police, claiming her two teenage sons were behind it. The chocolate, more than 400,000 bars, was originally stolen from a truck traveling between Italy and Poland before disappearing entirely. Police say the boys had been attempting to sell the bars through online marketplaces and local black market channels, with some already circulating in nearby towns. The operation unraveled after their mother reportedly discovered the boys repeatedly covered in chocolate and complaining of stomach pain. She then found the truck parked on her own property, a large rural farm, and alerted authorities. Honestly… getting turned in by your own mom might be worse than getting caught. Media via Shutterstock/X #readbantr #parents #mothers #kitkatheist #teenagers
Johnny Depp helped ease Eric Dane’s financial worries in the months leading up to his death. According to a report from the New York Post’s Page Six, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor allowed Dane to live “basically rent-free” in one of his homes above the Sunset Strip as he battled ALS. A source told the outlet that Depp told him to pay whatever he could, or couldn’t, so he’d have one less thing to worry about. Dane passed away Thursday at 53, ten months after publicly sharing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis. Media via Shutterstock #bantrmen #ericdane #johnnydepp #goodnews
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Johnny Depp helped ease Eric Dane’s financial worries in the months leading up to his death. According to a report from the New York Post’s Page Six, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor allowed Dane to live “basically rent-free” in one of his homes above the Sunset Strip as he battled ALS. A source told the outlet that Depp told him to pay whatever he could, or couldn’t, so he’d have one less thing to worry about. Dane passed away Thursday at 53, ten months after publicly sharing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis. Media via Shutterstock #bantrmen #ericdane #johnnydepp #goodnews
What do we think of the White Lotus cast so far? Season 4 of The White Lotus just dropped the newest cast lineup, featuring a combination of actors that seem to signal another beautifully unhinged chapter. Helena Bonham Carter (love this choice) and Chris Messina are the latest major adds. As always, plot details are locked down, but the formula stays the same: a luxury resort, a weeklong stay, and rich people slowly unraveling while staff watch it all burn. Casting isn’t done, but this is a good start. Media via HBO/IMDB #readbantr #whitelotus #casting #hbo
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What do we think of the White Lotus cast so far? Season 4 of The White Lotus just dropped the newest cast lineup, featuring a combination of actors that seem to signal another beautifully unhinged chapter. Helena Bonham Carter (love this choice) and Chris Messina are the latest major adds. As always, plot details are locked down, but the formula stays the same: a luxury resort, a weeklong stay, and rich people slowly unraveling while staff watch it all burn. Casting isn’t done, but this is a good start. Media via HBO/IMDB #readbantr #whitelotus #casting #hbo
The wait is almost over. After nearly a decade of delays, L.A.’s one-billion-dollar Lucas Museum of Narrative Art finally has an official opening date: September 22, 2026. Built on 11 acres in Exposition Park, the museum will feature 35 galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, classrooms, a library, dining, a gift shop, and a massive public park wrapped around a futuristic, Star-Wars-coded building. Inside is a 40,000-work collection spanning everything from Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo to comic art icons like Jack Kirby and the first-ever Flash Gordon strip. And yes, the Lucas Archive (props, models, costumes, concept art) will be on display too. This is about to be the new L.A. cultural landmark. Follow @mustdolosangeles + @bantrtravel for everything opening, trending, and worth seeing in L.A. Media via © 2025 JAKS Productions. © 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Photograph by Deanna and Ed Templeton.
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The wait is almost over. After nearly a decade of delays, L.A.’s one-billion-dollar Lucas Museum of Narrative Art finally has an official opening date: September 22, 2026. Built on 11 acres in Exposition Park, the museum will feature 35 galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, classrooms, a library, dining, a gift shop, and a massive public park wrapped around a futuristic, Star-Wars-coded building. Inside is a 40,000-work collection spanning everything from Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo to comic art icons like Jack Kirby and the first-ever Flash Gordon strip. And yes, the Lucas Archive (props, models, costumes, concept art) will be on display too. This is about to be the new L.A. cultural landmark. Follow @mustdolosangeles + @bantrtravel for everything opening, trending, and worth seeing in L.A. Media via © 2025 JAKS Productions. © 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Photograph by Deanna and Ed Templeton.
On the opening day of Pitti Uomo, more than 180 men in full tailoring paraded through the streets of Florence, not for a runway show, but for something called a Suit Walk. The walk was organized by Sebiro Sanpo (which translates to “Suit Walk”), a Japanese collective pushing the idea that suits aren’t just for weddings or offices, but something you can wear every day. Think tweeds, heritage checks, silk scarves, brogues, etc. The event was backed by Italian mill Vitale Barberis Canonico, and the goal was simple: make classic menswear feel relevant again for Gen Z and younger millennials who grew up on athleisure. In an era of sneakers and sweats, Florence just reminded everyone that tailoring still hits different. Media via @sebiro_sanpo #bantrmen #mensfashion #pittiuomo #japanesesuitwalk
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On the opening day of Pitti Uomo, more than 180 men in full tailoring paraded through the streets of Florence, not for a runway show, but for something called a Suit Walk. The walk was organized by Sebiro Sanpo (which translates to “Suit Walk”), a Japanese collective pushing the idea that suits aren’t just for weddings or offices, but something you can wear every day. Think tweeds, heritage checks, silk scarves, brogues, etc. The event was backed by Italian mill Vitale Barberis Canonico, and the goal was simple: make classic menswear feel relevant again for Gen Z and younger millennials who grew up on athleisure. In an era of sneakers and sweats, Florence just reminded everyone that tailoring still hits different. Media via @sebiro_sanpo #bantrmen #mensfashion #pittiuomo #japanesesuitwalk
People aren’t just watching the Epstein documents drop, they’re betting on it. Polymarket traders are speculating on which public figures could be named when the next batch of court records is unsealed. These markets don’t say anything about guilt or wrongdoing. They only reflect what thousands of anonymous bettors believe will appear in the documents based on past reporting, court filings, and public info. It’s a wild snapshot of how the internet now treats every major news event like the stock market. Follow @readbantr and @bantrbusiness for more looks into what the internet is talking about and doing. Media via Shutterstock / Polymarket #epsteinlist #whitehouse #predictionmarket
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People aren’t just watching the Epstein documents drop, they’re betting on it. Polymarket traders are speculating on which public figures could be named when the next batch of court records is unsealed. These markets don’t say anything about guilt or wrongdoing. They only reflect what thousands of anonymous bettors believe will appear in the documents based on past reporting, court filings, and public info. It’s a wild snapshot of how the internet now treats every major news event like the stock market. Follow @readbantr and @bantrbusiness for more looks into what the internet is talking about and doing. Media via Shutterstock / Polymarket #epsteinlist #whitehouse #predictionmarket
A lasting legacy in film and TV. Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found dead in their Brentwood home Sunday. He was 78. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a homicide. Reiner gave us some of the most iconic films ever made. “When Harry Met Sally.” “The Princess Bride.” “Stand By Me.” “A Few Good Men.” “This Is Spinal Tap.” Between 1984 and 1992, he was untouchable. Before directing, he was Michael “Meathead” Stivic on “All in the Family”—nine seasons, two Emmys, one of the most beloved characters in TV history. He was the son of comedy legend Carl Reiner. A two-time Emmy winner. A filmmaker who could do mockumentary, romance, courtroom drama, coming-of-age, and horror, all at the highest level. His last film was “Spinal Tap II,” released earlier this year. Swipe to remember his greatest work. Media via IMDB #readbantr #robreiner #rip #celebritydeath
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A lasting legacy in film and TV. Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found dead in their Brentwood home Sunday. He was 78. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a homicide. Reiner gave us some of the most iconic films ever made. “When Harry Met Sally.” “The Princess Bride.” “Stand By Me.” “A Few Good Men.” “This Is Spinal Tap.” Between 1984 and 1992, he was untouchable. Before directing, he was Michael “Meathead” Stivic on “All in the Family”—nine seasons, two Emmys, one of the most beloved characters in TV history. He was the son of comedy legend Carl Reiner. A two-time Emmy winner. A filmmaker who could do mockumentary, romance, courtroom drama, coming-of-age, and horror, all at the highest level. His last film was “Spinal Tap II,” released earlier this year. Swipe to remember his greatest work. Media via IMDB #readbantr #robreiner #rip #celebritydeath
Video games are good for adults…it’s science! A new study led by researchers at Imperial College London found that playing Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi can measurably lower burnout risk in young adults by restoring something many people lose under stress: childlike wonder. How they figured it out: • Researchers interviewed 41 university students and surveyed 336 more • Participants played Mario and Yoshi games voluntarily, just for enjoyment • Those who felt more “childlike wonder” during gameplay reported higher happiness • That increase in happiness statistically explained the drop in burnout risk Why these games work: • Bright colors, playful music, and low-stakes failure • Curiosity is rewarded more than perfection • Short bursts of focus followed by relief, not pressure The effect didn’t stop at the screen. Players said they noticed clouds, sunlight, and small joys again in daily life. It won’t fix broken systems or replace real support. But sometimes, a mental reset looks like jumping for coins and remembering how to feel wonder again. Media via Shutterstock / Nintendo #bantrparents #happiness #videogames #adulthood
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Video games are good for adults…it’s science! A new study led by researchers at Imperial College London found that playing Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi can measurably lower burnout risk in young adults by restoring something many people lose under stress: childlike wonder. How they figured it out: • Researchers interviewed 41 university students and surveyed 336 more • Participants played Mario and Yoshi games voluntarily, just for enjoyment • Those who felt more “childlike wonder” during gameplay reported higher happiness • That increase in happiness statistically explained the drop in burnout risk Why these games work: • Bright colors, playful music, and low-stakes failure • Curiosity is rewarded more than perfection • Short bursts of focus followed by relief, not pressure The effect didn’t stop at the screen. Players said they noticed clouds, sunlight, and small joys again in daily life. It won’t fix broken systems or replace real support. But sometimes, a mental reset looks like jumping for coins and remembering how to feel wonder again. Media via Shutterstock / Nintendo #bantrparents #happiness #videogames #adulthood
“Together, We Are America.” Media by NFL #badbunny #superbowl #bantr
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“Together, We Are America.” Media by NFL #badbunny #superbowl #bantr

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Bantr Men (@bantrmen) has 878K Instagram followers with a 0.00% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 536 posts, Bantr Men received 3.07M total likes and 76.8M impressions, averaging 5.73K likes per post. This page tracks Bantr Men's performance metrics, top content, and engagement trends — updated daily. To benchmark @bantrmen against other accounts, use Socialpruf's Instagram competitor analysis tool.

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