On the Radar: ‘Boy Kibble’ vs. ‘Girl Dinner,’ Elio’s Original Plot and Social Media’s Jury Deliberations

Boy Kibble vs. Girl Dinner: Social Media Diet Trends

What? “Boy kibble” is made up of rice and ground meat that gets consumed after working out to bulk up. “Girl dinner” is essentially the replacement of a meal with a collection of low-effort snack foods that look pretty when arranged on a plate. Both diet trends have gone viral on social media.

So What? Boy kibble primarily targets, well, guys. And girl dinners appeal largely to the ladies. But neither is a well-balanced meal. Boy kibble lacks fruits and veggies. (And if you’re using white rice, it lacks fiber, too.) Girl dinners can lead to overeating snacks high in sodium, saturated and trans fats and simple refined sugars.

Now What? If your teen wants to embrace boy kibble or girl dinners, it’s all about balance. Experts recommend modifying the traditional versions of these “recipes” to include green veggies, fresh fruit, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains to ensure your child is getting plenty of the vitamins and nutrients they need.

Pixar Exec Says LGBT Storyline in Original ‘Elio’ Script Was Cut

What? Pixar’s Elio, which was released in 2025, was a bit of a box office flop. It only earned $72 million with domestic audiences ($154 million worldwide), making it one of the brand’s lowest-earning films to date. But those earnings might have been even lower if Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter hadn’t cut plot points that suggested its title character was gay.

So What? The decision was made in response to audience feedback, wherein parents stressed that entertainment should not force them to have these conversations with their kids before they’re ready. And Docter seems to understand: “We’re making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy,” he told the Wall Street Journal.

Now What? This could bode well for Christian parents. Toy Story 5 releases this summer, the first in the franchise since 2022’s Lightyear—another box office flop that did feature a same-sex couple. But if Docter’s interview reflects Pixar’s future direction, then perhaps parents won’t have to navigate LGBT content with their children.

Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial’s Jury Under Deliberation

What? Social media giants Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Google (YouTube) have been in court this past month. The plaintiffs—represented by a woman identified in court documents by her initials, KGM—say that these companies purposely created addictive products and then marketed them toward teens in spite of evidence suggesting they could be harmful to mental health. Meta and Google deny these claims.

So What? The jury began deliberations Friday morning. If they find these social media platforms guilty, it could mean reparations for KGM and others negatively impacted by social media. It could also inform lawmakers’ decisions as they regulate social media in the future.

Now What? Regardless of how this turns out, this is a great opportunity for parents to come alongside their teens and talk about how social media has impacted your family. Do you spend too much time on social media as a whole? Consider a screen fast. Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2026 officially takes place March 22-28. Sign up for the fast and we’ll send you a free screenless activity guide (which you can use year-round). And if you want more information about technology as a whole, download our Parents’ Guide to Technology 2026 (it’s also free!).