Food trends on TikTok and Instagram rely on visually appealing thumbnails to capture users’ attention, with close-up shots of creators eating and making eye contact being a major influence. This trend of intimacy while eating stems from the South Korean mukbang trend of the early 2010s, creating a sense of connection and authenticity with viewers. Viewers are drawn to these videos for the parasocial relationship they offer, allowing them to experience the sensory aspects of food vicariously and manage cravings, while also providing ASMR-like experiences with the sounds of chewing.
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British tourist fighting for life after catching deadly disease at all-inclusive
A Hull woman, 57-year-old Donna Jobling, is in intensive care in Crete after contracting Legionnaires' disease during an all-inclusive holiday. Her family reports she fell ill on June 5, was placed in an induced coma on June 11, and they are praying for her recovery as the source of the infection remains unidentified, prompting Easyjet Holidays to relocate other guests from the hotel. Need More Context? 🔎
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