ICYMI: How #BamaRush Took Over TikTok

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🗓️ 14 August 2021

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

For many TikTok users, it’s been impossible to escape #BamaRush, the week of sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama. On today’s episode, Madison and Rachelle explain, how rush week actually works, why it’s flooded our feeds, and what its popularity says about whiteness, wealth, and class on the app. Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and 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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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Tinder.
0:04.0	Life is full of possibilities.
0:06.0	A cheeky reply to a message here could lead to a world of fun new experiences
0:10.0	over there, and with Tinder it all starts with a swipe.
0:14.0	Strangers can become mates, mates can become lovers with matching tattoos,
0:18.0	or maybe it's not that serious.
0:20.0	Whether a match leads to something new and exciting or something personal,
0:24.0	no matter what, all matches lead to self-discovery.
0:27.0	Download Tinder now.
0:30.0	Is anybody else way too old?
0:36.0	It has too many kids to be this invested in Bama Rush TikTok.
0:40.0	Hi, I'm Rachel Hampton.
0:43.0	And I'm Madison Malone Kircher.
0:45.0	You're listening to ICYMI.
0:47.0	In case you missed it.
0:48.0	Slates podcast about internet culture.
0:50.0	Oh my god, don't do that.
0:52.0	You're not from the South.
0:54.0	I just had to get it out of my system.
0:56.0	Rachel, you want to tell us a little about your OOTD?
0:59.0	You're out of the day.
1:01.0	Absolutely love to.
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