We Hate-Creep on Twitter Because It Feels Good to See Our Enemies Fail

But the rush is probably outweighed by side effects like anger, jealousy, and lingering resentment. So be nice.

Angela Lashbrook
Jan 29 · 7 min read
Photo by Tayler Smith. Prop Styling by Caroline Dorn

Fans of The Bachelor love to talk about the contestants they hate. “Who do you follow in Bachelor nation even though they make your soul hurt and your eyes…

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Angela Lashbrook

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I’m a columnist for OneZero, where I write about the intersection of health & tech. Also seen at Elemental, The Atlantic, VICE, and Vox. Brooklyn, NY.

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