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The Fyre Festival of Advent Calendars on The Viral List

Dancing with the Stars, a disappointing SKIMS advent calendar, and a park full of Elizabeth Holmeses and Bean movers are going viral…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Nov 13 2026
North America, Western Europe

KEY TAKEAWAYS

SKIMS’ $148 accessory advent calendar is getting a cold reception
Dancing with the Stars is bringing back TV’s monoculture for Gen Z
Gen Z’s town square returns with an attempt to move the Bean and hundreds of Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes lookalikes

SKIMS faces backlash thanks to their lackluster advent calendar Ho, ho, uh-oh… SKIMS’ new advent calendar is getting anything but a warm holiday welcome. The 12-day “accessories” gift box has sparked backlash online, with young customers questioning whether its contents are worth the $148 price tag. The calendar includes accessories like scrunchies, bobby pins, a teddy-bear keychain, bra-strap headbands, and more. Or, as one creator said, “literally the shit my cat collects from around my house.” On social media, Gen Z consumers have been unboxing it and even calling it the “Fyre Festival of Advent Calendars.” The most viral review...