The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Staged Infidelity TikToks

For members of the always-online generations, reality is hanging by a very thin thread. Core youth values like authenticity and “keeping it real” are confusing concepts to people raised in an environment where almost nothing can be counted on and anything can be faked. Every viral video could be a stealth advertising campaign. Every breakout band, an industry plant. Whether it’s meat mountains at Arby’s, or vérité video of cheater’s antics, this week we’re looking into all-encompassing scams. But at least you can bank on Scientology speed-runs as legit, and take comfort in the realness of a ball of red hot metal.

What is Rod Wave’s Arby’s Takeover?

Arby’s is a fast food chain known for its roast beef sandwiches. Rod Wave is a 27-year-old rapper known for pioneering “soul trap” music. Rod Wave’s Arby’s Takeover is a fictional event that combines these two things.

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