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Marie Kondo says she’s ‘kind of given up’ on cleaning her home after having 3 kids
Marie Kondo has revealed that she has “kind of given up” on cleaning her home. During a recent media webinar and virtual tea ceremony, the 38-year-old Japanese organizing consultant and author shared the revelation via an interpreter, according to The Washington Post.
· Maina Chen
Marie Kondo launches game based on her joyful memories playing ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘Mario Kart’ with her brother
The queen of tidying is back, and it’s not just with a Netflix show — she’s breaking into video games. Inspired by her time playing “Street Fighter,” “Mario Kart,” “Puyo Puyo” and “Super Robot Wars” with her brother, bestselling author Marie Kondo brings the joy of tidying to…
· Ryan General
7 Doraemon Gadgets We Wish We Had During the Pandemic
Admit it. We all once wished we had an earless robotic cat from the future who can get us out of a sticky situation.
· Maina Chen
NYT Writer Hates on Marie Kondo’s Success, Calling Her ‘Greedy’ and Mocking Her Accent
Editorial Note: Roman issued an apology for her comments on Tuesday. New York Times food columnist Alison Roman is facing backlash for her comments on Marie Kondo and Chrissy Teigen’s business practices and on “selling out.”
· Bryan Ke
Marie Kondo Sparks Joy by Throwing First Pitch at LA Angels Game
Tidying expert and best-selling author Marie Kondo sparked joy during the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles game on Saturday. In celebration of #LAAJapanDay presented by Japan Airlines, the airline has invited Marie Kondo – famed tidying…
· Benny Luo
She’s the Cleanest Person in the World
NextShark met with Marie Kondo, author of the best-selling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing”.
· Bryan Ke
You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Marie Kondo-ed Your Backpack
Most people have probably heard of the KonMari Method by now after it was popularized by organizing expert Marie Kondo on her Netflix series “Tidying Up.”
· Bryan Ke
What Happens When an Asian Mom Gets a Roomba
Asian comedian and actor Joon Lee poked fun at his mom for not knowing how a Roomba robot vacuum works in a short new comedy video.
· Carl Samson
Men are Blaming Marie Kondo for Having to Tidy Up
Without a doubt, the arrival of Marie Kondo and “Tidying Up” on Netflix at the beginning of the year inspired many to purge things that no longer “spark joy” in their lives. Since then, there has been so much hype around the organizing guru’s “Konmari method,” which practically…
· Ryan General
Indonesian Security Guard ‘Sparks Joy’ After Arranging Students’ Motorcycles By Color
A security guard is “sparking joy” on Indonesian social media for his organizing skills that seem to be inspired by guru Marie Kondo. As a satpam (security guard) at SMAN 4 high school in South Tangerang city, Banten, it is Pak Slamet’s job to keep everything in order. This…
· Carl Samson
Mom Mistakenly Donates Mug Containing $6,500 After Reading Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’
A mother in Atlanta, Georgia who read Marie Kondo and tried to eliminate things that do not “spark joy” faces deep regret after getting rid of her son’s mug, which she later discovered to contain thousands of dollars. Devon Silvey, 27, was in the process of moving apartments…
· Editorial Staff
Either Netflix is Broken or Marie Kondo Has Taken ‘Spark Joy’ To Another Level
What is most certainly a glitch on Netflix has more or less added to the “Does this spark joy?” social media storm sparked by cleaning guru Marie Kondo. Since it’s debut at the beginning of this year, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” has launched a wave of hilarious house-cleaning…
· Editorial Staff
Marie Kondo’s Haters Are Low-Key Starting to Get ‘Racist’
The furor over Marie Kondo’s advocacy of discarding things that no longer “spark joy” may be influenced by classist and racist elements, some people claim. The Japanese decluttering guru, who first rose to popularity in 2014 with her book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,”…
· Ryan General
Marie Kondo’s Netflix Show Sparks Surge of Donations to Thrift Shops
“Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” has apparently made such an incredible impact on its viewers that thrift store donations are going through the roof, some outlets claim. The Netflix series, which is based on Marie Kondo’s popular 2014 book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,”…
· Carl Samson
These ‘Tidying Up With Marie Kondo’ Memes are Relatable AF
In case you haven’t heard, Japanese consultant Marie Kondo has a new show on Netflix and it’s all about her internationally-acclaimed expertise: decluttering. The show, which came out on Jan. 1, has since inspired people to take the first step in organizing their homes — though…
· Bryan Ke
Marie Kondo’s New Netflix Show is Motivating Everyone To Clean Up Their Lives
Netflix’s reality show, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” started out with a bang; its first season premiered in the online streaming platform exactly on January 1, and it has sent netizens into a cleaning frenzy.
· Elliot Sang
Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’ And It’s Adorable
Marie Kondo, known by many as “the cleanest person in the world,” stars in a Netflix show set to debut on January 1, 2019. The show, titled “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” features homeowners whose homes have been filled with disorganized, hoarded objects. Kondo visits these…