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10 underrated Fall Out Boy songs that deserve way more attention

Fall Out Boy are one of those bands who have consistently delivered amazing records throughout the duration of their existence. They’re a scene-defining group, putting out some of the most iconic tracks of all time that we not only love to jam to but contain lyrics that speak to our emo souls. While some of […]

20 lyrics that made 2020 one of the most emo years ever

The start of the Rawring ’20s—a decade that we anticipated would be a glittering revival of the golden age of emo, complete with painfully skinny jeans and hanging out at the mall as part of a cultural tradition—hasn’t gone completely to plan. It’s hard to believe we had high hopes for this year back when […]

QUIZ: We know which AIM away message you had based on your routine

Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are spending way more time at home than usual. We’ve basically shifted to doing everything at home, including working, which has been a challenge at times. In the time of heightened virtual communication, it can be hard to be able to tune out the world and tell everyone […]

10 things we can’t believe we used to say on the internet

The internet in the 2000s was a strange place. We were low-key coders thanks to Myspace and thought we looked like models in our poorly edited selfies that we’d share to our profiles. One of the cringiest elements of the internet back in the day was the lingo we used. There were no rules when […]

10 scene songs that got you through your first breakup

We’ve all experienced heartbreak in one way or another over the years, but none compare to your first breakup and the scene songs that helped you through it.  Picture it: It’s the 2000s, and you’re sitting at your family’s computer spilling your heart out to all of your friends on AOL Instant Messenger about your […]

Instagram launches Threads as AIM-like messenger app for Close Friends

Instagram is launching a new messaging app—Threads today. Instagram Threads is a simpler way to communicate with close friends. The app has some key features that separate it from vanilla Instagram that we’ll discuss below. Read More: Smashing Pumpkins vocalist Billy Corgan announces solo tour Instagram Threads is “a new camera-first messaging app that helps you […]

AOL is getting rid of AIM, and the internet feels all the nostalgia

In the words of AOL's most recent message, “all good things have come to an end,” and when they say that, they’re referring to AIM. On Dec. 15, AIM will be signing off for the last time—and the internet is pretty dang devastated. Read more: 10 lyrics that would have been perfect AIM away messages […]

10 lyrics that would have been perfect AIM away messages

Once upon a time, AOL Instant Messenger was everything. Your profile picture, username, font and away messages were the best way to express yourself. (Because, like, no one could truly understand you.) Now, however, with the age of smartphones upon us, we no longer need away messages, as much as we’d love to invent them […]

20 Song Lyrics That Were Definitely In Your AIM Away Message

It’s time for a moment of truth: I’m about to reveal my AIM screen name. Granted, I had two other screen names, but this one stayed with me all through high school. Are you ready for this? GuitarGurl925. (Just seeing “girl” spelled with a “u” makes me cringe.) However, I can rest a little easier […]