I previously had a self imposed rule to not post on YikYak, as proper journalism requires an unbiased perspective. Temptation, however, is a strong force. And so is validation. This week I posted “y’all messin’ with yikyak beat?” Bestie ‘emmafeet25’ commented “always.” Unfortunately, I was seeking some actual feedback, so as kind as this was it was not very constructive. Luckily someone else chimed in; “No. The author is annoying and needs to learn how to write better.” Five downvotes. I asked for clarification, to which they responded “You try to hard to sound funny, but it just lands flat. You also only highlight the same popular users every week, so there’s no variety.” Ouch. So long story short, I have been doing some deep reflection and have decided to be more funny! Wish me luck!
3/2:
“I might be the only one who thinks this, but I really just don’t get the allure of drinking alcohol. Like at all.” Who is letting the neurotypicals post on here?
“No hate to the yikyak regulars but I also want to study your psychology like why do you crave attention on this app compared to all other apps? Do you feel community on here? Or do you act like this everywhere?” It is called being gay, look it up!
3/3:
Also on top of being more funny I am going to make an effort to feature a more diverse set of users. Anyway, ‘critical_stinker’ said “Variety is the spice of life? WRONG! Salt.” Mmmmm, “WRONG! Msg.”
“Ever since I stopped believing in christianity my a*s grew exponentially.” The secret doctors do not want you to know about.
3/4:
Oh, and by the way, I don’t say anything in a vacuum; “the gays run umaine yiyak.”
“Whoever makes the yik yak beat is in my yak match group.” Ummm, that is impossible. These are written by AI. EDITORS NOTE: Nope.
“Hey so you’re supposed to yield coming in to the roundabout, not stopping in the MIDDLE OF THE ROUNDABOUT to let people in.” I like when I get on two wheels going around it, it turns my check engine light on and I like the little chime it makes.
3/5:
“Why are all the queer guys chopped on campus can’t a normal guy happen to be bisexual.” If you came to UMaine for the queer culture, you are at the wrong school.
“Idc i love picking my nose in private id rather pick my nose in private than have boogers in my nose in public. #bringbackcleannoses.” So it is cute when animals self groom, but not when I do?
“How do I flirt.” I write for the Maine Campus, you think I know? Also, “sorry but idk if anyone on yikyak can help you.” Good thing Yak Match is coming soon!
3/6:
“What the hell is a yikyak beat.” It is what is going to get me fired.
“The yakbeat guy making fun of my name is mean. my name has a story if you want to know,” posted ‘emmafeet25.’ Whatever you say, handsome.
Feel free to post some validation for me, I love growing my ego.
