Weekend: Wrap it up, I'll take it

Skimm’d with the best gifts for guys — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today December 3, 2023 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND [Header Image]( Skimm’d with [the best gifts for guys]( [Update location]( or [View forecast]( Weekends are a good time to unwind. For that, we’ve rounded up the most fun and interesting stories we came across this week — the ones we texted our friends about. Enjoy. [Teal Quotes] “Doritos Silent” — [The brand](’s new software, which mutes the sound of crunching chips during voice chat, Zoom, and other calls. Chip chip, hurray. Read In The Talk of the Sound Town The Story A [new Spotify Wrapped feature]( is making a lot of noise. I’m a Burlington. You and 3.4 million others. On Wednesday, the streaming giant released its [end-of-year phenomenon]( — triggering immense pride (see: [the top 1% of Swifties](), embarrassment (see: friends asking, ‘[are you okay](?’), and just about every feeling in between. Not to mention, all those social media posts. Many of which were related to a new tidbit called “[Sound Town](,” which matched users to cities where residents have similar listening habits — essentially, where to find musical soul mates. Despite the fact that there were over 1,300 possible locations, [three cities]( seemed to crop up again and again. Let’s hear it for Berkeley and Cambridge. You got it. The three cities were so dominant [some speculated]( that Spotify had colluded with their tourism boards. For the record, [Spotify said]( its measurements are “objective and entirely driven by a user’s listening history.” Not to mention, California’s San Luis Obispo paired with 0.8% of listeners — higher than any of the three cities. That didn’t stop many users from wondering what their assigned Sound Town [actually meant](. It also didn’t stop a flood of [jokes and memes]( about the types of listeners in some cities. No surprise, since Wrapped has become something of a personality test — which the company capitalized on last year when it did [a riff on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator](. Given the [enduring allure of personality tests](, you can’t blame the company for giving the people what they want. theSkimm Spotify Wrapped season is here — and based on social media, people are still, well, wrapped up in their results. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=People are unwrapping their Spotify Wrapped results #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening 👜 In fashion… While the world of [sweaters]( is still unraveling, [silver]( continues to shine bright. And the [return of the bucket bag]( carries on. But there’s one trend that might be [going on too long](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️ In relationships… Wondering if you’re in a fruitful relationship? Enter the “[orange peel theory](.” If that leaves you feeling sour, there’s always a [divorce doula](. Meanwhile, [buddymoons]( are the new honeymoons. And don’t miss out on making new, ahem, [older friends](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🥤 In food… Nope, it's not just you — [Diet Coke prices]( are getting harder to swallow. That’s as Kraft is [cutting the cheese]( from its Mac & Cheese. And [mortadella]( is hogging the spotlight. Speaking of Italian groceries, don’t underestimate [Marshalls](. Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm Weekend newsletter&body=Check it out . Bookmark'd Here's a look at the reads we’ve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends… [Everybody Knows Flo From Progressive. Who Is Stephanie Courtney?](...meet the woman behind the white apron. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Inside the Weird and Wonderful World of Miniatures](…why people are paying thousands of dollars for couches and kitchens they can’t use. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Getting Cozy With Meg Ryan](…the undisputed queen of rom-coms on her worst date ever, working with the late Nora Ephron, and more. Gifts, Gifts, Gifts [Bracelet and coffee gifts]( And just like that, we’re at the beginning of December. There are just a few short weeks left on the holiday countdown clock. Which of our gift recs are up next? We’re helping you out with the guy in your life who is notoriously hard to shop for. Check out… - [A set of travel capsules to maintain his routine on the go]( - [A classic sweater that looks great on everyone]( - [Other items if he says he ‘doesn’t need anything’]( Skimm Picks Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. All the denim worth buying, according to our editors. Denim-shopping fatigue is real. That's why our editors pooled together the [jeans]( that fit well, feel comfortable, and look really good. Most are under $100, too. [Shop our faves]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. A major discount on Oprah's favorite dish set. This [44-piece set]( in French blue is already 25% off for Black Friday — and Skimm'rs can get an extra 40% off with code THESKIMM40. The discount expires on December 15, so grab it now. [Add to cart]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 3. High-tech accessories every cat parent needs. This [cordless water fountain]( has a built-in filtration system and doubles as a toy. Click [here]( to find more gadgets that'll earn you a pet parent of the year award. [Learn more]( Psst…love our recs? Follow [@skimmshopping]( on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag). Gifts of the Day A pair of [Chelsea boots](, a [foldable backpack](, and these [bubble candles](. Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... [December 1] In honor of [National Cookie Day](, sink your teeth into [a sweet treat]( — or two. --------------------------------------------------------------- [December 7] Happy challah-days — Hanukkah (aka, the [Jewish festival of lights]() starts at sundown. --------------------------------------------------------------- [December 9] See who’s [the ultimate goal getter]( during the [Major League Soccer Cup final](. --------------------------------------------------------------- PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it [here](. Skimm'd by: Rasheeda Campbell, Melissa Goldberg, and Clem Robineau --------------------------------------------------------------- Photos by yorkfoto via iStock, Brand Partners, Mejuri, Bodum Design by theSkimm --------------------------------------------------------------- *PS: This is a sponsored post. 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