Welcome to the debrief of the web’s most unhinged moments this month
July has been a mind-bending, unending smattering of headlines which have made us do double-takes. When you have been on the everlasting doom-scroll sojourn, the web’s favourite IT woman has gone from Ms to Mrs. XCX. In the meantime, James Gunn’s nerdy “Punkrocker” Superman has injected individuals with hope and kindness, making it the propaganda we should always all undoubtedly hold falling for.
We’ve obtained plenty of floor to cowl on this month’s Rodeo. Let’s get into it.
The Aurafarming Boat Child Is Going World
You in all probability felt his aura 10 reels forward. The frontman motivator for rowers on the Pacu Jalur boat racing pageant, 11-year-old Rayyan Dhika, gained hearts worldwide together with his nonchalant attraction and suave dance strikes. Wading his method by means of virality, the Riau native is synonymous with Aura farming, a melange of Gen-Alpha slang which interprets to “amassing coolness”. He grew to become so wildly viral that celebrities like Travis Kelce and the PSG soccer group started imitating his steps. Now, Melly Mike, the singer behind the tune ‘Young, Black and Rich’, is even heading to Indonesia from Aug. 20 to 24 to carry out at the exact same boat racing pageant that launched his observe into the viral meme stratosphere. In the meantime, the Indonesian web sensation has himself introduced a meet and greet in Dubai through his Instagram page, signaling he’s formally making strides on the virality pipeline.
These Licensed Good Boys Simply Received Canine-Umented
In one of many more unusual headlines to pop up on our feed this month, a residential certificates was issued for a canine in Bihar’s Nawada district. The certificates listed the canine’s title as “Canine Babu,” with its homeowners thematically named “Kutta Babu” and “Kutiya Devi.” Issued through Bihar’s RTPS portal from the Masaurhi Zone workplace, the certificates bore official signatures, elevating eyebrows over how such tampering was allowed to happen. Quickly after, one other software was filed in Nawada’s Sirdala block, this time underneath the title “Dogesh Babu.” The small print listed the pet mother and father as “Dogesh Ke Papa” and “Dogesh’s Mami,” full with a photograph of an harmless male canine connected. An FIR was filed underneath a number of sections by Sirdala Zone Officer Abhinav Raj. Whereas these pranks did elicit chuckles on-line, in addition they sparked criticism of Bihar’s RTPS system, elevating severe questions concerning the administrative integrity of presidency purposes.
Now, ‘Dogesh Babu’ Applies For ID In Bihar, Case Filed As Per Orders https://t.co/Ko4ZRHYnMB pic.twitter.com/Bct6Ubd9gj
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 30, 2025
Harry Kinds Needs To Tease And Please With A New Intercourse Toy Vary
The ‘As It Was’ singer, who has saved a moderately low profile by means of this yr, introduced his current enterprise into sexual wellness through Instagram, inflicting a whirlwind of furor and anticipation. Titled “Pleasing your self”, it’s an extension of his gender-neutral model ‘Pleasing’, together with a double-sided vibrator and an FDA-approved silicone lubricant. Designed in collaboration with intercourse educator and writer Zoe Ligon, the previous One Path star has beforehand vocalized the various sides of delight through {the summertime} hit ‘Watermelon Sugar Excessive’. Foraying into this enterprise, Kinds has ensured that contributions can be made to the Deliberate Parenthood Federation of America.
Raanjhanaa Will get An AI-Altered “Completely satisfied” Ending
In a slew of AI-related headlines, Ranjhanaa’s altered ending has despatched shockwaves by means of the circuit. The 2013 romantic drama, starring Danush and Sonam Kapoor, goes to be re-released in Tamil Nadu, underneath its alternate title ‘Ambikapathy’, on August 1. Globally, that is the primary of its type incidence for cinema. Besides, Eros Media Group, who maintain full rights to the movie, plans to create a brand new, comparatively “happier” climax utilizing AI. What makes it a lot worse is that they’re doing it with out the director’s involvement. Aanand L Rai, the director of the movie, has vehemently saved a strict distance from the event of this challenge. “I’m heartbroken that that is the long run we’re heading towards, the place intent and authorship are disposable”, he advised the Press Trust of India. On one hand, Eros Media Group phrases it as “inventive imagining”, whereas Rai blatantly places it throughout as a “dystopian experiment”. This has additionally sparked conversations relating to mental property, inventive possession, authorship and a looming query of who holds the reins to the ultimate minimize?
Dino James X CID: The Cameo No One Noticed Coming
And on the opposite facet is a state of affairs that might doubtless make you go “is that this AI?” Indian rapper Dino James was not kidding when he spat the bars “aur mai CID mai tha” (I used to be in CID), with the unique forged of ACP Pradyuman (Shivaji Satam), Inspector Daya (Dayanand Shetty), and Senior Inspector Abhijeet (Aditya Srivastava) standing behind him within the video. Earlier than his rap ascent, James carried out a cameo within the Hindi TV present (CID, episode 560, you’re welcome), taking part in the function of a Kerala police officer. The observe, titled “Still Here” (ft Katya Krishnan), is from the rapper’s new album Priceless, and has already amassed 1.3 million views up to now 2 weeks. He additionally did an performing stint within the Hindi movie Mardani 2 in 2019, whereby he performed the function of a shooter.
The Kiss Cam Disaster Continues
Andy Byron, the previous CEO of Astronomer, (and now apparently infidelity), is reportedly contemplating taking authorized motion towards the British band Coldplay. In line with a flurry of on-line rumors, the 50-year-old blames Coldplay for public humiliation, emotional turmoil, and invasion of privateness, although there isn’t any authorized submitting but. He known as out Chris Martin’s remark (“Both they’re having an affair, or they’re simply very shy”) for fuelling the fiasco additional. Caught cozying up within the live performance kiss cam with Kristin Cabot, his firm’s HR government, the alleged video of the 2 amassed over 128 million views, stirring a riot of memes and discourse round staying trustworthy in relationships. Each the concerned events have since stepped again from their roles at Astronomer. In a stunning twist of disaster administration, the AI knowledge firm introduced Hollywood starlet Gwyneth Paltrow, ex-wife of Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, as a short lived spokesperson in a 60-second humorous promotional clip. Palthrow calmly addressed the gravity of the state of affairs, whereas additionally reiterating the corporate’s dedication to excellence throughout these turbulent occasions.
Kristin Cabot, the chief individuals officer of Astronomer, has resigned, the corporate confirmed to CNN pic.twitter.com/eCj8pfHlCs
— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) July 25, 2025
The Labubufication Of Events Is Right here
The devilish gremlins have now transitioned from dangling off baggage and powering playlists into full-blown social gathering themes. Golf equipment throughout Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Goa are actually piggybacking off the hype to host Labubu-themed events, full with outfits, decor, video games, photobooths, drinks and giveaways that match the doll’s derangedly cute power. Is that this the following chapter of virality-infused experiences, or only a signal of the overhyped pattern cycle reaching the tip of its tether?
The Saiyaara Virus: Pure or PR?
Folks’s reactions to the movie Saiyaara grew to become the web’s favourite meme fodder after a number of customers identified that they got here throughout as only a tad bit exaggerated. Remaining on the middle level of web humour, the meme phenomenon was used to attract comparisons between the turbulent emotional state of the Indian youth with world ones. An X user said that whereas Chinese language kids are constructing helpful buildings, Indian ones are bawling over a YRF musical. An Instagram publish jokingly reads “Saiyaara mai sabse acchi performing viewers ne ki hai” (the viewers has carried out the most effective in Saiyaara).
Desh ke nibbe-nibbiyan are fainting after watching Saiyaara.
Govt ought to urgently station ambulances and ER medical doctors outdoors each screening. Pvt hospitals must also arrange Saiyaara wards like COVID wards. WHO Crimson Cross will be requested to assist.
Naked minimal for our future. pic.twitter.com/Wtlhn8vJpu
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) July 22, 2025