The Swatch x AP Chaos, Grass Touching Beagles, & What to Watch Next

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies.  Grab your iced coffee and settle in. This week, we are covering everything from absolute retail chaos to internet tears of joy, TikTok trends, and your next television obsessions. First up, we are diving deep into the massive, worldwide collaboration between Swatch and luxury Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet (AP). We look at a quick history of both brands and unpack the absolute mayhem and chaos that ensued globally when this drop hit the streets. (Honestly, it’s giving the ultimate "male version of Labubu" energy). Then, we pivot to a major win for animal lovers. We break down the incredible drama surrounding Ridglan Farms—a facility that breeds beagles specifically for lab testing. After an activist rescue sparked a massive public outcry, an organization successfully, legally purchased over 1,000 of these dogs. With Ricky Gervais championing the cause, the internet is officially flooded with videos of freed beagles touching grass for the very first time, and yes, you will need tissues. Finally, we round out the week with social media trends and TV recaps: The TikTok High Heel Trend: Everyone is showcasing their finest footwear, strutting to Beyoncé, and we are entirely here for it. The Ed Harris Truman Show Meme: Why this specific moment is spreading like wildfire across our timelines. Netflix’s The Crash: The wild true story behind the series and the internet's collective reaction to the convicted felon's parents. Amazon Prime’s Off-Campus: A look at Prime's new, highly anticipated take on the ultimate heated college sports rivalry   The Crash Trailer: https://youtu.be/fODfHjrBz6Y Off Campus Trailer: https://youtu.be/wAozjf2frxw Sign up and subscribe to PCM: https://popculturemondays.com/2026/05/18/the-watch-that-is-labubu-for-boys-and-some-memes-trends-and-content/ Ridglan Farms Beagles Support: https://www.bdrr.org/beagle-fund