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It's very similar to the "big family" trend on social media, where influencers with 8, 10 or a dozen kids get large amounts of traffic because of that WTF factor.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024
Footage of cars falling from the windows of a multi-storey car park has been widely shared online, with the message: "WTF is going on in France…".
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2023
Variety described it as both a “disappointing mess” and an “aimless, WTF headlining set.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Gallagher even cut short an interview in 2011 with Marc Maron after the WTF podcast host confronted him about his statements.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2022
Marc Maron, on a recent episode of the WTF podcast, introduced her this way: “She’s an odd presence. But funny.”
From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022
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