Likes & Comments
What were Jane, Ella, and Julia waiting for after they posted their selfie?
Likes and comments,
How soon should someone comment on a friend’s photo?
Within about 10 minutes.
What word does Ira Glass use to describe how quickly status changes for teens?
“Incredible speed.”
How do teens feel while waiting for likes and comments?
Excited and anxious for validation.
What do teens do before posting a selfie to feel safe?
Ask friends for approval in a group chat.
What kind of comments did the girls expect from their friends?
Compliments like “gorgeous,” “pretty,” or “stunning.”
What does commenting on someone’s photo show?
Friendship or interest in getting to know them.
How can comments reveal where you stand with a person?
Through who comments, how they reply, and whether they comment back.
What do the girls say about getting many likes and comments?
It feels good even though they know it’s superficial.
Why do some girls take screenshots of bad selfies?
To gossip or make fun later.
Why did the girls avoid the word “sexy” in comments?
It’s seen as inappropriate and has a different meaning than “hot.”
Why is it a big deal if a friend doesn’t comment on your post?
It feels like they’re ignoring you or not supporting you.
What do the girls mean by being “relevant”?
People care about what you post and interact with your content.
What’s one conflicting feeling the girls have about social media?
It makes them feel good but also insecure.
What does Julia say about being “a brand”?
She feels like she’s promoting herself to stay relevant.
What did Ira Glass say the comments represent if you know how to read them?
Updates on social standing and friendships.
What does it mean if someone groups you in a big comment instead of replying individually?
You’re probably not as close to them.
How does social media help teens map out their social world?
It shows who’s friends with whom and who interacts with whom.
How does Ella describe human nature and positive comments?
People naturally feel good when others praise them.
What emotion does Julia describe when scrolling through comments to see who interacts with who?
Jealousy.
What did the girls’ parents think about the comments?
They thought it was silly or didn’t understand the purpose.
What do the girls call the pattern of commenting back and forth?
A “chain reaction.”
Why do the girls say staying “relevant” takes effort?
They see themselves as a “brand” that must stay active and visible.
What does Ira Glass compare likes and retweets to for adults?
The adult version of being told “you’re pretty.”
What’s one way social media affects teens, according to the text?
It shapes self-esteem and social awareness.