I guess I'm a bad, bad girl.

The Cheek 014: watching a show #fortheboys, moral outrage, and drinking bathwater

Vibe Check

I don’t care about Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover and I don’t care about Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater and I don’t care that your favorite influencer didn’t share a poetic tweet about immigration to her Instagram story to show her allegiance.

I’m sick of people calling eachother nazis and blue-haired liberals and bad feminists.

I’m sick of fake outrage and using words on a screen in place of doing things that really move the needle. If you didn’t post about it on TikTok do you even care?

What are we even doing? The black squares didn’t help us last time.

I’m sorry, but the girl you follow for shoe recommendations is not a bad person because she took too long to speak out on a social issue. And when you crucify her for not being the perfect citizen, I can’t help but think you were waiting in the wings for her downfall and don’t actually care about the issue at hand.

Is it responsible to use your platform to raise awareness? Sure. But, that should be extra points. It’s still up to grown adults to read the news and follow accounts tailored to keep them informed.

Touch grass. Take a breath. Stop making it about you.

And for the record, even I’d drink Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater.

Welcome to The Cheek. My weekly-ish, sometimes snarky newsletter, typically fueled by TikTok brainrot. Here I share my curated clicks, fav products, how I’m getting my shit together (The G.Y.S.T.), and obviously my hot takes. Enjoy.

Curated Clicks

Read: I can’t believe I’ve never read this Anthony Bourdain article from 1999. What is it about that man that makes people feel like they knew him personally? In Don’t Eat Before Reading This, he detailed the little-known behind-the-scenes of working in a kitchen. If you’re weird about germy things, it might not be the read for you. But if you find yourself sweating while watching The Bear, then it’s perfect. And damn, that man could write.

Watch: Tires on Netflix is so fucking good. Think of it as the less-PC, grittier version of The Office. And Shane Gillis weirdly reminds me of every drunk hookup I had in my twenties (doofy, bro-ey, and of Irish descent). It’s a true belly-laugh show and an easy watch. It’s definitely more #fortheboys, but I enjoy it nonetheless.

Listen: I’ve been following Jordan Berman (

UNBIASED Society

) on social media for a while and enjoy her clips of unbiased news coverage, so I decided to give her podcast a listen. I’m sorry, but I don’t trust traditional news anymore (I know, my tinfoil hat is showing). If you want straight-up news and prefer to rely on your own discernment, I can’t recommend it enough.

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The G.Y.S.T.

A few years ago, I got an Apple Watch to track my steps… and discreetly check texts at work. I got so used to wearing it that I forgot to take it off once I was dressed for a night out. As we were about to head to some Jersey Shore bars, my friend yelled, “No one wants to fuck someone wearing an Apple Watch!” To her, it was an unforgivable fashion faux pas.

Little did we know, our other friend was in the next room getting in a quiet quickie with her boyfriend. He was wearing an Apple Watch and heard our conversation through the door. She told us about it months later.

Anyway, I’ve started wearing my Apple Watch again to track my steps, and the data is so motivating. This week, I’ve walked almost as many steps as I did on my UK trip. And the best news? I’m not having any less sex.

Treat yo’ self.

You deserve nail art. Yes, you. I don’t care if you’re 15 or 85. I want you to find some cute-ass nails on Pinterest, bring the photo to your nail tech, and rock that shit. Life is too short and everything feels so serious. Have a little fun and get some cutesy little designs on your nails.

Photo Dump

A Magic Kingdom night with friends and m&m cookies.

The Plug

If you’re not stalking me yet, what are you even doing? Find me on Instagram @kristina_nasti and Tiktok @kristina_nasti

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