The big story
The one story shaping the conversation this week, explained without the jargon or the doom-scroll.
e.g. why that thing is trending, in 150 words
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Group-chat fodder
Your smarter group chat. The posts, takes and moments everyone is already talking about.
e.g. the clip you’ll send to three different chatsOne good thing
A little bit of internet that will actually make your week better.
e.g. a wonderfully chaotic corner of the feedThe main character
The people, conversations and stories everyone is talking about, and why.
e.g. the name in every reply, explainedA sample issue
A peek inside.
This is the shape of every issue of The Bantr. The stories change every week; the format doesn’t.
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SubjectWhat everyone’s talking about
Hey there, here’s everything worth knowing from the internet this week. All the good stuff, none of the fluff, in about the time it takes to drink a coffee.
01 · The big story
Why Hollywood keeps rebooting everything
Why studios keep going back to the shows you already love, and which revivals are actually worth your evening.
02 · Group-chat fodder
The take everyone’s quote-posting
The confession that broke the comments and the thread that’s better than the show.
03 · One good thing
The tiny phone call that made our week
A wonderfully chaotic corner of the internet. You’re welcome.
04 · The main character
Whoever the internet decided to talk about this week
And why.
That’s the week. See you in the next one.
Be the one who already knows.
If the internet is talking about it, you will see it here.
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