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Happy Thursday, Future Party. When it comes to the things we routinely cover here at TFP, the blue wave that happened this week is poised to have a major impact on tech regulation, data center construction, media mega-mergers, and so much more. But it’s also important to note that this will likely be the first time in our nation’s history that an elected official can count composing the score for Dragon Ball Z on their résumé. Talk about a flex.

A new batch of entertainment destinations in NYC are becoming complexes that combine various activities — dining, entertainment, retail, education, and social gatherings — all under one roof.

The Big Place: The experience economy is in full swing as young people shake off the remnants of isolating habits from COVID and mostly reject a digital-first lifestyle. But there’s a dual problem at play — economics are tough for business owners, and rising costs are a struggle for consumers. By putting an entire night out in one place, it could be a win-win situation for both parties.

Between The Walls: In NYC right now, more is merrier. Here are some of the places making headlines, according to Bloomberg:

Last Bit Of Fun: These entertainment options let businesses squeeze more dollars out of each person who walks through the door while helping customers feel like they’re truly getting something special when they leave the house. For example, Hill Country owners Kristen and Marc Glosserman said foot traffic increases by up to 50% when they have some extracurricular programming going on.

People want places where they can do everything.

The Future: Expect these types of spaces to become the hot new trend in hospitality, dining, and entertainment across the country. It’s about creating third spaces where people actually want to hang out.

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Giving secondhand items as gifts is becoming a major trend this holiday season, especially among younger consumers.

Why It Hits: While giving people used items as gifts was previously a major faux pas, the growing allure of vintage items and the cash-strapped budgets of many young people have led to a major vibe shift. This holiday season, finding the right gift may matter more than buying the right one.

Behind The Bag: ThredUp’s new survey found that people are getting used to buying used.

Final Receipt: Overall, Americans would like to buy new items, but they say their money doesn’t stretch far enough to make that kind of shopping worth it. In fact, 37% of respondents told ThredUp they spent less on a gift than they wanted to, meaning they had to downsize to stay on budget.

No one’s happy about a bah-humbug economy.

Prediction: With 84% of Americans expected to spend just as much on holiday shopping this year as they did last year, secondhand gifts may be the most prevalent things under the tree this Christmas.

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37.3% of you voted Sometimes in yesterday’s poll: How often do you have trouble deciding what to watch on streaming apps?

“I actually keep a paper list of shows and movies I’m interested in, then I use JustWatch to find out which streamer they’re on. Otherwise, it’s impossible to sift through all the options!”

“We go through ‘streaming’ droughts! During those times, I’m stuck clicking through each service we have every night until something new and interesting finally appears!”

“It’s gotten so bad. I’ll pick three movies, watch the first 10 minutes of each, and end up watching something else.”

“Too much average-to-bad stuff buries that movie you think you’d rather watch.”

“I usually just watch the same things, so I don’t get lost in the scroll! Probably missing a lot that I would like, but I think my downtime is too important.”

“I don’t stream at all. I just watch regular TV or pop in a DVD.”

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