Are Those TikTok “Missed Connections” Real?

ICYMI

Slate Podcasts

Entertainment News, News, Tech News, Society & Culture

3.8 • 678 Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2021

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

On today’s episode, Madison is joined by producer Daniel Schroeder to talk about people accusing Billie Eilish of queerbaiting on Instagram. They then discuss the way TikTok seems to be replacing Craigslist as the spot for finding missed connections—but are the videos real? To find out, Madison interviews Val and Kaycie, two women who had a serendipitous encounter on a rooftop bar, only to lose touch before being reconnected via TikTok. Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder & Derek John. Support ICYMI and listen to the show with zero ads. Sign up to become a Slate Plus member for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.6	I hate to be the one to stick my nose where it doesn't belong.
0:33.8	But if your name's Marissa, I just walked by your friends, and I need to tell you that the
0:37.9	weekend you're away is not the only time that they could do their birthday party.
0:43.1	Hi, I'm Madison Malone Kircher.
0:45.5	And I'm Daniel Schrader, and you're listening to I see why am I.
0:49.2	In case you missed it.
0:50.7	Slate's podcast about internet culture.
0:53.1	If you're thinking that doesn't sound like Rachel, you're correct.
0:55.0	We have our lovely producer, Daniel, back with us today as Rachel is on vacation.
1:00.0	RIP Rachel, so happy to be here.
1:03.0	Hey!
1:04.0	I'm excited to be back on the show.
1:08.0	Well, first up today, we simply have to talk about Billy Elish accused of queer baiting on
1:12.7	Instagram.
1:13.8	Oh, brother.
1:18.2	So queer baiting, if you don't know what it is, is when a straight person, straight celebrity
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