Fans and teams were thrilled about returning to stadiums post-lockdowns, but the honeymoon period quickly ended following a series of abuse aimed at players during live games. The outrage at these incidents speaks to people’s shrinking tolerance of bad behavior from fans and players alike.

Many people turned to astrology during the pandemic, seeking comfort amid uncertainty and answers to the unanswerable. Although astrology and spirituality have often been associated with women, men who are seeking mental health benefits are showing more interest.