Don't Give Up On the World - Summary of the Internet – April 22, 2025

Turns out the Earth, the Pope, and your wallet all wanted top billing today—only one of them got a global hashtag.

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Victor Varnado
April 22, 2025

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Earth Day usually feels like an obligatory Hallmark holiday for climate doom‑scrollers, but this year’s “Our Power, Our Planet” push hit different: it collided with a 104% tariff meme‑war, a record‑price gold scramble, and the most heated AI‑art fight since “banana taped to wall.” 2025’s feed is a mash-up of eco-optimism, economic panic, and ethical meltdowns—exactly the combustible cocktail creators crave.

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📬 SUMMARY OF THE INTERNET

April 22, 2025
"What to post today, without even thinking."

✅ Top 3 Must-Post Trends

1. Earth Day 2025: “Our Power, Our Planet”

  • What Happened: Earth Day celebrates its 55th anniversary with a global push to triple renewable energy by 2030. Over 550 cities are staging clean-energy events, with 1 million students taking part in climate pledges.

  • Why It’s Hot: The focus on actionable optimism—solar power, wind turbines, and upcycled fashion—makes this trend emotionally and visually compelling.

  • Post Idea: Start a “One Small Change” TikTok showing an eco-swap (e.g. reusable bag, meatless lunch). Add the Earth Day audio.

  • CTA: Ask followers to comment with their “power pledge” for the planet.

2. US–China Trade War Goes Viral on TikTok

  • What Happened: Ahead of new 104% U.S. tariffs, Chinese TikTokers flooded feeds with behind-the-scenes luxury product manufacturing footage, exposing global price markups.

  • Why It’s Hot: Combines meme energy with real economic consequences—and drama from both sides of the Pacific.

  • Post Idea: Create a “Price vs. Reality” video contrasting designer prices with the factory floor.

  • CTA: Invite your audience to share the wildest product markup they’ve ever seen.

3. Studio Ghibli AI Filter Controversy

  • What Happened: A viral AI filter is transforming photos into Ghibli-style art, sparking massive debate over AI, copyright, and artistic integrity.

  • Why It’s Hot: It's a perfect storm of nostalgia, innovation, and moral tension—with viral visuals to match.

  • Post Idea: Post a carousel comparing your photo in AI, by a freelance artist, and original. Caption: “Can you tell which is human?”

  • CTA: Run a poll: Pay an artist or press a button—what’s worth more to you?

Hey everyone, it’s Earth Day—and honestly, I barely recognize the planet anymore. And that’s… kind of fine? Between AI filters turning us into cartoons, factories live-streaming luxury knock-offs, and billion-dollar mood swings in the economy, this version of Earth feels more like a group project gone off-script. But hey, it’s kind of fun to feel lost sometimes. At least we all get to be weird and confused together on this little spinning mystery rock. Happy Earth Day.

  1. Pope Francis Dies at 88

    • What Happened: Sudden death after recent hospitalization.

    • Post Idea: Share his legacy with a “5 Moments That Changed the Church” thread.

    • CTA: Ask followers which quote or action of his resonated most.

  2. DOJ Moves to Break Up Google

    • What Happened: Legal action could force sale of Chrome due to search monopoly ruling.

    • Post Idea: Explain how this might affect SEO and ad strategies.

    • CTA: Poll: What browser would you switch to?

  3. Gold Hits $3,495/oz

    • What Happened: Economic anxiety drives gold prices to historic highs.

    • Post Idea: Chart gold vs. S&P over the past year.

    • CTA: Ask: Where are you putting your money right now?

  4. $1.4 Trillion Wiped from Stock Market

    • What Happened: Market nosedive triggers widespread panic and memes.

    • Post Idea: Create a short explainer: “What happened and what it means for your 401k.”

    • CTA: Share your favorite “panic gif.”

  5. “I Can Hear Just Fine. Speak.” Viral Audio

    • What Happened: Audio from Love on the Spectrum is the new universal burn.

    • Post Idea: Use it in a POV video showing your most relatable communication fail.

    • CTA: Tag someone who “needs to hear this.”

  6. AI “Brainrot” Animal-Machine Hybrids

    • What Happened: TikTok feeds overrun with surreal AI mashups (e.g. tanks with gator heads).

    • Post Idea: Duet with a breakdown of why these videos feel addictive.

    • CTA: Ask followers to describe their weirdest AI-generated nightmare.

  7. Morgan Wallen Drops 37-Track Album

  • What Happened: Massive country-pop collab with Tate McRae sparks streaming strategy debate.

  • Post Idea: Speed-review all 37 tracks in one TikTok.

  • CTA: Ask: Do you prefer mega-albums or tight EPs?

  • #EarthDay2025 – Official Earth Day hashtag

  • #OurPowerOurPlanet – Clean energy campaign theme

  • #StudioGhibliAI – AI filter controversy

  • #ChineseManufacturer – TikTok meme war over luxury goods

  • #PopeFrancis – Global tributes and political reactions

  • #GoldPrices – Rising concerns over inflation and investment

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🔮 Looking Ahead

  • May 1 – International Workers' Day
    Labor rights + AI job anxiety = goldmine for content.

  • May 9 – Minecraft Movie Premiere
    Huge cross-generational meme fuel incoming.

  • Late May – Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering Crossover
    Big hype in gaming + collectible communities. Prepare now.

See you tomorrow!