Culture
147 unrolled threads about culture, each one readable on a single page.
Creepy.org@creepydotorgThe most creative Halloween costumes ever 🧵 1. 'Carrie Halloween costume
SummaryA compilation of 20 creative and impressive Halloween costume ideas ranging from classic horror characters like Carrie and Chucky to artistic interpretations like Van Gogh with his Starry Night painting, novelty costumes like a working camera, and pop culture references from movies and games.Oct 31, 202420 tweets♥ 600K
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of surreal sculpture details 🧵 1. Water flowing over toes
SummaryA stunning compilation of 30 sculptural details showcasing the extraordinary technical mastery of classical and contemporary artists, featuring intricate carvings from marble that achieve almost impossible feats—from translucent veils and delicate nets carved from single blocks to anatomically precise muscles and photorealistic textures that make stone appear as liquid, fabric, or flesh.May 6, 202431 tweets♥ 543K
Wolf of X@WolfofXJapan 🧵 1.
SummaryA thread showcasing various positive aspects of Japanese culture and society, including exceptional customer service, public discipline and order, respect for others, environmental consciousness, and long-standing safety traditions like tsunami warning stones.Feb 1, 202520 tweets♥ 569K
Wisdom Kaye@modsiwWThe Olympics but high fashion. All 30 Teams (Thread)
SummaryA creative fashion designer reimagines Olympic opening ceremony uniforms for 30 countries by blending each nation's flag colors, traditional garments, and cultural symbols with high-end designer brands and historical references. Each outfit tells a story about the country's heritage, from Morocco's djellaba-inspired red look to Egypt's pharaoh-influenced design.Aug 19, 202416 tweets♥ 488K
Redd@ReddCinemathis is why they banned TikTok A THREAD 🧵
SummaryThis thread compiles various TikTok trends and content moments, suggesting reasons why the platform faced regulatory scrutiny and potential bans, highlighting problematic viral challenges and user behavior on the app.Jan 19, 202521 tweets♥ 568K
The Cultural Tutor@culturaltutorThe Danger of Minimalist Design (& the death of detail) A short thread...
SummaryThe thread critiques the widespread adoption of unconscious minimalist design across architecture, products, and corporate branding, arguing that the removal of detail strips away identity and character from everyday objects and public spaces. The author contrasts intentional minimalism as an art movement with the problematic cultural drift toward absolute simplification and neutrality, suggesting this reflects a loss of meaning in contemporary design.Jun 18, 202217 tweets♥ 427K
Dan Alves@finkeThis dude hired me in 2023 to consult for his brand he is so broke and stupid 🧵
SummaryA consultant shares their experience dropping a client after one month in 2023, describing him as broke, lazy, and incompetent as a business owner.Mar 22, 20256 tweets♥ 526KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITLife in the 1970s 🧵 1. San Francisco's Lombard Street, 1975
SummaryA visual collection of life in the 1970s featuring iconic moments and scenes from around the world, including San Francisco landmarks, beach culture, major construction projects like the World Trade Center, entertainment highlights like Michael Jackson and the World Cup, and historical snapshots that capture the era's fashion, transportation, and social customs.Mar 9, 202523 tweets♥ 457K
Nostalgic Hubb@NostalgicHubbThe original videos of world most popular memes and how they look now. A thread 🧶
SummaryA thread showcasing the origins of 13 famous internet memes, including the people behind them and how they look today. The memes featured range from Samir Akhtar's disappointed face during a cricket match to Leonardo DiCaprio's laughing expression, documenting how these candid moments became viral cultural phenomena.Aug 22, 202532 tweets♥ 392K
Raghu@IndiaTales7Explore Incredible Features You Might Not Have Known That Exist in Japan~A Thread 🧵 1. Moments that don't look real but really are.
SummaryA thread showcasing unique and fascinating features of Japan, from innovative infrastructure like seismic isolation bearings and water-saving toilets to the exceptional politeness and discipline of Japanese society, wildlife, and culture.Dec 14, 202430 tweets♥ 389K
Steven Bonaventure x@absolutegazelleA look back on the weird year that 2024 has been from start to finish: (a thread)
SummaryA humorous retrospective of 2024's most memorable moments spanning entertainment, politics, and viral events, from Taylor Swift's bizarre lyrics and the disastrous Willy Wonka experience to the Oasis reunion announcement and various celebrity mishaps.Dec 27, 202428 tweets♥ 380K
Paul Fairie@paulisciA Brief History of Nobody Wants to Work Anymore 🧵
SummaryA humorous thread documenting how "nobody wants to work anymore" has been a recurring headline complaint for over a century, with newspaper clippings dating back to 1894 showing this is a perennial panic rather than a modern phenomenon.Jul 19, 202218 tweets♥ 263K
Fr Dylan Schrader@FrDylanSchraderOpening my @Crayola year-2000 time capsule. 🧵
SummaryA priest opens a Crayola time capsule from the year 2000 that he created 25 years ago, revealing a mix of late-90s artifacts including health pamphlets, Pokémon ads, photos, coins, notes to the future, and recorded messages. He successfully recovers the tape and one disk, sharing highlights of the nostalgic contents including Calvin and Hobbes references and Alanis Morissette songs.Jan 1, 202521 tweets♥ 374KWolf of X@WolfofXAustralia 🧵 1.
SummaryA thread showcasing various unique aspects of Australia, including dangerous wildlife (crocodiles, venomous snakes, kangaroos), interesting environmental and civic features (mesh drains, tax transparency), and humorous cultural observations about distances, costs, and regulations.Feb 8, 202511 tweets♥ 325KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITLife in the 1980s 🧵 1. McDonald's in the 80s compared to today
SummaryA nostalgic visual tour of 1980s life covering everything from McDonald's and grocery stores to fashion, pop culture, technology, and major historical events like the fall of the Berlin Wall. The thread showcases how daily life, consumer products, social attitudes, and entertainment differed dramatically from today.Mar 23, 202527 tweets♥ 302K
Haster.@Haster18_Embarrassing moments of celebrities caught on camera, a thread 🧵: 1. Usher thinking he was gonna be edited to be at the center
SummaryA compilation thread showcasing 13 embarrassing moments involving major celebrities caught on camera, ranging from awkward public incidents like Rihanna bathing in a sewer to awkward on-camera interactions like Lady Gaga shutting down Anderson Cooper's transphobic question.Mar 27, 202514 tweets♥ 308K
🇨🇦 🏴☠️ Bubba O’riley 🏴☠️ 🇨🇦@HubbaBubbaYoSome of my favourite shirts. A thread 🧵
SummaryA user shares a collection of their favorite shirts through images, with some political commentary about MAGA supporters' reactions to certain designs. The thread includes observations about how some people react negatively when treated the way they treat others.May 31, 202523 tweets♥ 278K
bisexual travis scott@sprnglckfailureguys PLEEEAAASEEE does anyone have the original pic of this thread it's been on my mind for 2 days now
SummaryA user is humorously distressed about losing an image from a thread and defensively clarifies they were just thinking about attractive men in hip-hop, not making any broader statement.Nov 4, 20244 tweets♥ 273K
sea@neverlieBest moments of IShowSpeed becoming a Shalolin Monk in China 🇨🇳 A thread 🧵
SummaryIShowSpeed traveled to China's Shaolin Temple to train as a Kung Fu monk under Master Shifu, learning martial arts techniques including stances, kung fu basics, nunchucks, and whip handling while experiencing humbling moments and ultimately performing on stage. The thread highlights his entertaining journey of physical training, cultural immersion, and personal growth through traditional martial arts practice.Mar 28, 202531 tweets♥ 257Ksea@neverlie