Lauren O'Neill
Staff Writer
Lauren O'Neill is a culture writer specialising in TV, music, books, millennials, and the internet.
Guessing Who Will Win 'Bake-Off' 2021 Based On First Impressions
Which assassin in a fun knit will it be this year?
Can Cruises Really Work for Millennials?
Cruises might bring to mind grandparents and beige buffet halls, but one company is attempting to buck the trend.
Hate Work? Join a Union and Make Your Boss Pay
VICE talks to journalist and author Eve Livingston about her new book 'Make Bosses Pay', out on 20th September.
A Round of Applause for Met Gala Celebs Who Actually Followed the Theme
The brave souls who gave “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” a go.
Asking for 'Native English' in Job Ads Is Unlawful, But a Load of Companies Still Do It
The requirement is are exclusionary and against UK law, but sadly not a thing of the past.
This Drug Helped My Chronic Pain – But It's Also Killing People
The messy fallout of the gabapentin scandal.
How to Survive a Music Festival Now You’re Old
Festivals are back. Good luck to anyone who feels like they've aged a million years during the pandemic.
What It Really Costs to Go On ‘Love Island’
An appearance on the UK's biggest reality show can lead to a lucrative career, but not every contestant makes it to influencer stardom.
'Gossip Girl' 2.0 Shows The Pitfalls of Reboot Culture
The beloved teen soap has been updated for 2021, but it's more interested in its own mythology than in its storytelling.