White Lotus Blowout, “Skinny Discount” Backlash, & Departin' from Parton?

The Headlines: White Lotus Finale Smashes Viewership Record Thai Restaurant’s “Skinny Discount” Sparks Outrage Dolly Parton Airport? Petition Gains Traction White Lotus Ends with a Bang—Literally The Season 3 finale of HBO’s The White Lotus drew 6.2 million viewers, setting a new record and blowing past the previous high by 30%. The finale, which included a dramatic shootout (because of course it did), officially cements White Lotus as a cultural obsession with no signs of slowing down. So if you haven’t binged yet… what are you even doing?Source Restaurant’s “Skinny Discount” Is a Tight Squeeze—Literally A restaurant in Chiang Mai, Thailand is catching heat for its “skinny discount”: customers get a percentage off their meal depending on how narrow a gap they can squeeze through at the entrance. Smallest gap = 20% off Bigger gaps = smaller discounts Some are calling it a fun, physical challenge. Others say it’s body-shaming and discriminatory, especially for those who can’t (or shouldn’t have to) wedge themselves through bars to save on dinner. The backlash is building, and the restaurant has yet to respond. Source Departin’ from Parton? Petition Pushes for Dolly Airport A growing Change.org petition is asking to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport—because honestly, why shouldn’t the Queen of Country have her name on the jetway? Petition started in January Has now racked up 47,000+ signatures Suggestions include catchphrases like “Departin’ from Parton” and the airport being open not just 9 to 5 We say: let the planes fly Jolene-style.Source Nina's What's Trending is your daily dose of the hottest headlines, viral moments, and must-know stories from The Jubal Show! From celebrity gossip and pop culture buzz to breaking news and weird internet trends, Nina’s got you covered with everything trending right now. She delivers it with wit, energy, and a touch of humor. Stay in the know and never miss a beat—because if it’s trending, Nina’s talking about it! This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places:Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.comInstagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshowX/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshowTikTok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.showFacebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshowYouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFreshSupport the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.