Jay Kobayashi
Bio
A starving writer from LA who aspires to be plagiarized one day. I like to write about academic pieces that identifies philosophy and psychology in pop culture, and sometimes random fun pieces that interests me or the algorithm!
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How ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Conveys The Autistic Experience
Last time, I wrote about how Tim Robinson’s sketch comedy series, I Think You Should Leave is deeper than you think because of its unique brand of absurdist humor and cringe metacommentary. There is no denying that the show excels in illustrating the awkwardness and intricacies of social situations. However, it unexpectedly resonates strongly with many people on the autism spectrum.
By Jay Kobayashi6 months ago in Geeks
The Psychology Behind Difficult Video Games
Video games have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the 1970s. Today, they are a multi-billion-dollar industry with a wide range of genres, styles, and levels of difficulty. While casual and easygoing games like Fall Guys, Party Animals, and the Watermelon Game dominate the market for its simplicity, their extremely challenging and difficult counterparts are on the rise within the mainstream.
By Jay Kobayashi6 months ago in Gamers
This Watermelon Game Is Taking Over My Life & I’m Fine With It
In an age where video games contend with photorealistic graphics, expansive open worlds, and challenging difficulty levels, Aladdin X’s “Suika Game” (or better known as Watermelon Game) is taking over people’s lives, mine included, for its simple fun gameplay that is wildly addicting.
By Jay Kobayashi6 months ago in Gamers
How ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ Captures The Magic Of MMORPGs
MMORPGs have long occupied a prominent place in the world of digital entertainment. From iconic titles like World of Warcraft to RuneScape, these games have not only provided players with vast, immersive universes to explore, but they have also cultivated rich, global communities that transcend national and cultural boundaries.
By Jay Kobayashi7 months ago in Geeks
Online Dating & Job Hunting Are The Same Exact Thing
In a world where swiping right or left has become the ultimate factor of your romantic future, there is a disturbing realization that not a lot of people realize and that is job hunting and online dating are the same exact thing. The process of finding a job and the ‘one’ is so intertwined that its practically comical, yet slightly bewildering. Don’t believe it? Well, let’s dive headfirst into the similarities of job hunting and online dating!
By Jay Kobayashi7 months ago in Humans
Writing For Yourself Vs. Writing For The Algorithm
In the age of digital media, content creation has become a powerful tool for communication, self-expression, and even income generation. As writers on this platform, we all write, experiment, and ponder what kind of topics to write about. However, we all grapple with a fundamental question:
By Jay Kobayashi7 months ago in Writers
Temu Vs. AliExpress: Who Has Better Products?
Social media is going nuts with the discovery of super affordable viral products on cheap online marketplaces. While these items can range from clothes to home organization to even cool novelty items, the only consistent thing are the platforms where these products are coming from, which are Temu and AliExpress.
By Jay Kobayashi7 months ago in Styled
The Best Baldur's Gate 3 Companions, Ranked
There is no debate that Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best games that came out 2023. With the game being considered a raised standard in the industry, there's no denying that its immersive story and fun gameplay is what makes it everyone's favorite. The game's usage of companions is what also makes Baldur's Gate 3 such an immersive experience.
By Jay Kobayashi7 months ago in Gamers
How Dating Apps Warp Our Standards
The other day I got into a conversation about dating apps with some friends and as we were exchanging stories from our greatest successes to our most recent failures, there was one thing I noticed throughout the entire discussion… Dating apps fucked our standards.
By Jay Kobayashi7 months ago in Humans
How The Live Action One Piece Broke The Adaptation Curse
The most hyped adaptation of 2023 finally made its debut on Netflix. Eiichiro Oda’s pirate manga One Piece has made waves in headlines throughout its time in production and both fans and critics alike were anticipating whether if this live-action adaptation was going to be the one that breaks the curse or if it was going to fall like the others.
By Jay Kobayashi8 months ago in Geeks
The 21 Best Tips & Tricks For New Uber Eats Drivers
Recently, I became an Uber Eats driver for a month to see how much I can earn. At the end of the month, I learned that whether if you’re a student looking to make some cash between classes, or somebody who was laid off and needs something temporary, Uber Eats is a great opportunity to earn money while working on your own terms.
By Jay Kobayashi8 months ago in Journal
Challenge: I Did Uber Eats For A Month
The rise of the gig economy has transformed the way people work and earn money. In this era where entry level positions are getting harder to get and job hunting is slowly becoming such a miserable experience, many turn to food delivery platforms like Uber Eats for their flexibility and accessibility.
By Jay Kobayashi8 months ago in Journal