How To Be Less Old

How To Be Less Old

We Don't Want No Dusty

Unk'n so bad rn

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Deanna Cheng
Oct 31, 2025
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Happy Friday, Halloween and last day of October. We want to share some things we’ve been seeing and hearing around town in the hopes of keeping us all a little more youthful and on our A-game.

Here are some headlines worth a skim: Katy Perry Soft-Launched Justin Trudeau on Instagram - thoughts, feelings? Speaking of dating… if you’re having trouble maybe try: Be More Cringe In Dating. Thinking about getting a grill? Apparently, this trend can permanently damage your teeth! The latest trend in engagement rings? Bigger than Texas, baby! And whats the latest with makeup trends? The 70s are BACK! Also, this fall it’s time to get down with the Grandma hobbies and we are here for it (more on this below)! Anna Sui collab with Old Navy? Our 90s hearts are fluttering!

Now onto some fresh lingo.

UNC

Short for uncle. Now, you might be saying, “Wait, haven’t we been saying Unc for years?” And yes — we have. But somehow Unc has muscled its way back to the front of the line, feeling brand-new again. Unc is the 2025 evolution of Old Head.

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