Daisyish Days

Daisyish Days has its first official guest! Cely Thompson, one of my closest and dearest friends, joins me on today's podcast. We talk about the differences between millennials and Gen Z, the good ole days of Myspace and flip phones, as well as our qualms and addiction to Amazon Prime. Continue ReadingCely Thompson-Our First Guest! The post Cely Thompson-Our First Guest! appeared first on Daisyish Days.

Amazon is one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the world. However, most of their profit is not coming from their retail sales. Because of their other profitable ventures, products on Amazon are often cheaper than other vendors, creating a stronghold on the retail industry. Consumers are attracted to the easability of ordering from Amazon, and companies have no choice but to sell on its platform. The low entry level required to be a seller has led to a plethora of counterfeit items. Small businesses who cannot afford to take legal action against these copycats are the ones taking the biggest hit. We have entered the wild wild west of the Internet age, and big companies are having difficulties regulating the content on their platforms. Join me on today's podcast as I discuss the problems with Amazon, as well as the traumatic realities of being a Facebook moderator. Continue ReadingThe Wild Wild Amazon The post The Wild Wild Amazon appeared first on Daisyish Days.

Virtual beings are characters that you know aren't real but with whom you can build a 2-way emotional relationship. Nowadays, social media platforms are beginning to see the rise of virtual influencers, CGI generated humans that look completely human and getting major brand deals and paid endorsements. The biggest virtual influencer, Miquela Sousa, who has 1.6M Instagram followers, just landed a big Calvin Klein video ad campaign with Bella Hadid. However, many are deeming the ad unrealistic, even going as far as saying it's offensive for "queer-baiting" consumers since Bella is heterosexual and Miquela is well... a mass of pixels. What does this mean for real-life influencers and how are these virtual influencers going to affect society as a whole? Join me on today's episode to hear my take on the future of virtual influencers. Continue ReadingThe Future of Virtual Influencers The post The Future of Virtual Influencers appeared first on Daisyish Days.

Watkins Glen International Racetrack, the proposed venue for the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, officially pulled out of the festival this Monday. This back out among many other misfortunes has left people wondering if Woodstock 50 will happen this August and if it will be the next Fyre Festival, a notoriously failed luxury music festival that took place in 2017. While there are doubts that Woodstock 50 will succeed, I don't think it can compare to the Fyre Festival disaster. Join me on today's podcast as I talk about the nitty gritty details of Woodstock and how it is different from Fyre Festival. Continue ReadingWoodstock 50 is not the New Fyre The post Woodstock 50 is not the New Fyre appeared first on Daisyish Days.

Hello Disney and goodbye Netflix! Disney plans on releasing its own streaming service this November called Disney+. In an ambitious move to gain subscribers, they plan on taking all of their TV shows and films off of Netflix, including all the content from their subsidiaries such as Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, etc.. Netflix is rapidly churning out its own original content, creating content that will keep their subscribers hooked. However, it is going to be a major uphill battle for them to gain the credibility that Disney has as a studio and production company. Even more frightening is the fact that Disney also owns Hulu and ESPN+ and plans on packaging the three streaming services. As people are reaching their subscription threshold, can Netflix stay relevant enough to keep its subscribers when Disney joins the content streaming market? Join me on today's episode as I discuss all the nitty-gritty details of Disney+ and the fate of Netflix. Continue ReadingHello Disney and Goodbye Netflix The post Hello Disney

Four days ago, beauty guru Tati posted a video explaining why they were no longer friends and would not be working with beauty guru, James Charles. He has lost over 3 million subscribers on YouTube because of this video, as well as losing many of his social media followers, including big celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes, Jeffree Star, David Dobrik, and Shane Dawson. In this short span of time, James has gone from one of the most revered makeup artist to a disgrace in the beauty community. Does he deserve this backlash? Join me in today's episode as I talk about the downfall of James' career and whether or not I feel this takedown is justified. Continue ReadingThe End of James Charles The post The End of James Charles appeared first on Daisyish Days.

Facebook's Developer Conference was last Tuesday, and there are major changes to both Facebook's back end and front end. From secure data storage to an emphasis on Facebook groups and the Messenger app, one thing is for certain: Facebook's future is private. In today's episode, I dive deep into the changes Facebook plans on making to not only its interface but also Instagram's interface. Like counts on IG may disappear from the app, ushering a new era of social media that is more secretive than ever before. Continue ReadingFacebook’s Future is Private The post Facebook’s Future is Private appeared first on Daisyish Days.

Gabbie Hanna, one of my favorite YouTubers, faked going to Coachella with the help of Kellan Hendry, a 21-year-old photographer who takes ordinary portraits of people and Photoshops them into fantastical wonderlands. They had me and the entire Internet fooled, which made me think about how there is a new artist being born in the digital age: Photo Artists. Along with painters and sculptures, Photoshop and Lightroom editors are using these technologies to create masterpieces. The rise of the "Photo Artist" makes me think about a media studies theory I learned at Cal, which is Walter Benjamin's notion that the aura for a work of art is lost with the rise of mechanical reproduction. Can a highly Photoshopped image be considered art, or does its ability to be reposted make it lose its credibility? What happens when photo and video manipulation goes too far and is used for political gain? All this and more will be discussed on today's episode! Continue ReadingFaking Going to Coachella and the Rise of Photo Artists

As a kid, I adored the Artemis Fowl book series. Now the first two novels are being turned into a Disney movie that is set to release August 9th of this year! In this episode of Daisyish Days, I dive deep into the latest news about the movie, including major changes to two of the main characters. I will also give my predictions about which plot points will be altered or left out of the movie. Continue ReadingArtemis Fowl: How the Movie and Book will Differ The post Artemis Fowl: How the Movie and Book will Differ appeared first on Daisyish Days.

Nothing is lost on the Internet. Once you post, it will be online forever. But only for people with devout followers who screenshot their every move... What about us common folk? In today's episode of Daisyish Days, I dive into how our experience on social media is vastly different from that of a celebrity. I talk about Ariana Grande's misspelled Japanese hand tattoo, people finder sites that allow you to find the contact info for literally anyone, and the Kardashians' endorsements of pseudoscience detox/weight loss products on their Instagram accounts. I also highlight British actress and activist, Jameela Jamil, who is trying to change the notion of beauty with her "I Weigh" movement that promotes weighing yourself based on what you are thankful for, rather than the number you get when you step on a scale. Listen to find out why all of this matters and what we can do to stop body shaming ourselves and others. Continue ReadingNothing Is Lost On The Internet The post Nothing Is Lost On The Internet appeared