Bringing fake dates home for the holidays - Like It Or Not?
Apparently, bringing a fake boyfriend or girlfriend home for the holidays is becoming increasingly popular. According to the dating app Flirtini, 73% of singles say they feel pressured by family to be in a relationship for the holidays. As a result, 40% say they've asked a friend to pretend to be a date for a family holiday party.
Apparently, bringing a fake boyfriend or girlfriend home for the holidays is becoming increasingly popular. According to the dating app Flirtini, 73% of singles say they feel pressured by family to be in a relationship for the holidays. As a result, 40% say they've asked a friend to pretend to be a date for a family holiday party.
Are men the catch?
It's the first time Tisha Lewis and Jen Delgado have ever worn ugly Christmas sweaters, and the gang discusses Simone Biles and her NFL husband.
It's the first time Tisha Lewis and Jen Delgado have ever worn ugly Christmas sweaters, and the gang discusses Simone Biles and her NFL husband.
Marina tries eggnog
It's a Christmas tradition. But somehow, Marina has never tried eggnog before...
It's a Christmas tradition. But somehow, Marina has never tried eggnog before...
Like It or Not: December 5, 2023
FOX 5's Like It Or Not goes beyond the headlines and provides edgy, controversial commentary on a wide range of news of the day topics and issues.
FOX 5's Like It Or Not goes beyond the headlines and provides edgy, controversial commentary on a wide range of news of the day topics and issues.
Thanksgiving takes a toll on our gut
The "Like It Or Not" crew tackles a new study, commissioned by the company Prunelax, that details the toll that overindulging on Thanksgiving can take on your digestive system.
The "Like It Or Not" crew tackles a new study, commissioned by the company Prunelax, that details the toll that overindulging on Thanksgiving can take on your digestive system.
Do millennials have a hard time "adulting?"
A new poll suggests that a majority of younger Americans believe life's major milestones are tougher for them to achieve than it was for their parents. The "Like It or Not" crew debates this one, plus Producer Corey and Marina dish it back and forth over their (nearly identical) age.
A new poll suggests that a majority of younger Americans believe life's major milestones are tougher for them to achieve than it was for their parents. The "Like It or Not" crew debates this one, plus Producer Corey and Marina dish it back and forth over their (nearly identical) age.
The LION gang welcomes Kevin Walling to FOX 5!
He's been a fixture on "The Final 5" and "Like It or Not," but Kevin Walling is officially part of the FOX 5 team! He'll be a FOX 5 contributor on many of our shows, focusing on his political experience, but we'll enlist him for his love of pop culture as well. Welcome, Kevin!
He's been a fixture on "The Final 5" and "Like It or Not," but Kevin Walling is officially part of the FOX 5 team! He'll be a FOX 5 contributor on many of our shows, focusing on his political experience, but we'll enlist him for his love of pop culture as well. Welcome, Kevin!
The Champions of Magic bring Wordwide Wonders Tour to Warner Theatre
Illusionists Richard Young and Sam Strange offered a special preview of this weekend's Champions of Magic show at Warner Theatre.
Illusionists Richard Young and Sam Strange offered a special preview of this weekend's Champions of Magic show at Warner Theatre.
Gen Z thinks sex scenes are 'unnecessary' in TV, movies: report
Gen Z wants to see less amorous activity on TV and movies. Instead, they want to see stories about platonic friendship. That's according to a new survey of people under the age of 25.
Gen Z wants to see less amorous activity on TV and movies. Instead, they want to see stories about platonic friendship. That's according to a new survey of people under the age of 25.
Life before 'Like it or Not'
The LION crew takes a little trip down memory lane in a segment called "The Road to 'Like it or Not.'"
The LION crew takes a little trip down memory lane in a segment called "The Road to 'Like it or Not.'"
The Spillover Effect: The power of sitting near top performers
Sitting next to a high performer at work can make you better at your job. A study revealed that employees who sat within a 25 foot radius of top performers at a tech company improved their performance by about 15%. It's called the spillover effect.
Sitting next to a high performer at work can make you better at your job. A study revealed that employees who sat within a 25 foot radius of top performers at a tech company improved their performance by about 15%. It's called the spillover effect.
Hot dogs, nachos and more ballpark favorites
The "Like it or Not" crew discusses their favorite foods to eat at the ball game.
The "Like it or Not" crew discusses their favorite foods to eat at the ball game.
How to watch the Commanders vs. Bears on Thursday Night Football
The Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears go head-to-head Thursday night on FOX 5.
The Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears go head-to-head Thursday night on FOX 5.
Costco is getting rid of seats at their foodcourt
Standing room only? Some Costco's are getting rid of their usual tables and chairs and replacing them with standing tables.
Standing room only? Some Costco's are getting rid of their usual tables and chairs and replacing them with standing tables.
"Girlfriend Effect:" Do guys look better once they have a girlfriend?
One woman says her boyfriend "glowed up" once the pair got together.
One woman says her boyfriend "glowed up" once the pair got together.
Gen Z says we're wearing sunglasses all wrong
How you wear your sunglasses indicates how old you really are, if a new TikTok viral video is to be believed. Jim Lokay, Jacqueline Matter, Sunni, and comedian Rahmein Mostafavi watch the video and try it out....hilarity ensues.
How you wear your sunglasses indicates how old you really are, if a new TikTok viral video is to be believed. Jim Lokay, Jacqueline Matter, Sunni, and comedian Rahmein Mostafavi watch the video and try it out....hilarity ensues.
How to wear sunglasses
Can you tell how old someone is by the way they wear their sunglasses? According to one TikTok video getting a lot of attention - Yes, you can. There were no Gen Zers on this LION panel, but you probably noticed by the way they wear shades.
Can you tell how old someone is by the way they wear their sunglasses? According to one TikTok video getting a lot of attention - Yes, you can. There were no Gen Zers on this LION panel, but you probably noticed by the way they wear shades.
The rise of sweet & spicy
One study showed that sweet and spicy pairings on menus nationwide have gone up 38% in the last year. They've come up with a name for these foods: "Swicy."
One study showed that sweet and spicy pairings on menus nationwide have gone up 38% in the last year. They've come up with a name for these foods: "Swicy."
Is it okay to tell someone to "man up"?
"Man up!" How would you feel if someone said that to you?
"Man up!" How would you feel if someone said that to you?
Should wedding guests cover the costs of their plate?
Jim, Sunni, Jacqueline, Guy, and Shirin discuss whether or not wedding guests should make sure their gift covers the cost of their plate.
Jim, Sunni, Jacqueline, Guy, and Shirin discuss whether or not wedding guests should make sure their gift covers the cost of their plate.