Is Perrier actually soda? A court says it is

A Pennsylvania woman's outrage over paying a 24 cent tax on a bottle of Perrier turned into a court battle that ended with judges classifying the sparkling mineral water as a soda. The "Like It or Not" team -- Jim Lokay, Shirin Rajaee, Marina Marraco, and WHUR's Sunni -- have thoughts.

Buying a winter coat...after winter?

Buffalo Bills rookie WR Keon Coleman spent part of his first press conference showing off his brand new winter coat, which he recently purchased on the advice of his deal-loving mom. So is it fashionable to buy a winter coat after the season? The LION crew (Jim Lokay, Angie Goff, Marina Marraco, and Guy Lambert) discuss.

"Sexy water" trending, but is it really?

Flavoring tap water with fruit or powders is nothing new, but a new generation is trying to "re-brand" these concoctions as "sexy water." The Like It or Not team of Jim Lokay, Kenneth Moton, JoAnn Hill, and Chad Ricardo have some thoughts.

A Powerball question unlike any other

Producer Corey poses an interesting question to the Like It or Not panel: you buy a lottery ticket from a store, and before you check the winning numbers, you learn the jackpot ticket was sold from the same retailer. Would you be willing to give up the ticket for a guaranteed amount, or would you put your faith in holding the winning numbers?

The panel discusses their doppelgängers

Before they fired it up on "Like It or Not," Jim and the panel (Tamo from DC101, FOX 5's Homa Bash, and journalist Christina Ruffini) shared the people they're often told they look like.

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FOX 5's Like It Or Not goes beyond the headlines and provides edgy, controversial commentary on a wide range of news of the day topics and issues.

Like It Or Not: March 26, 2024

FOX 5's Like It Or Not goes beyond the headlines and provides edgy, controversial commentary on a wide range of news of the day topics and issues.

Parents using children as influencer props

Social media influencers are raking in big bucks, including parents who aren't afraid to use their kids as part of their content -- but to what end? The #FOX5LION crew (Kevin Walling, Jim Lokay, Kenneth Moton, and Tony Polcari AKA @TonyPinDC) discuss.

The art of asking someone out

A new survey suggests younger Americans are less likely to "shoot their shot" with a stranger, asking a total unknown out on a date. The "Like It or Not" panel (Kevin Walling, Jim Lokay, Kenneth Moton, Tony Polcari) wonder if it all has to do with the changing times.

Costco's $1.50 hot dog: for members only?

Costco is raising eyebrows amid reports it will soon restrict access to its food courts (and the signature $1.50 hot dog and soda combo) to members only. Avowed Costco aficionado Jim Lokay has some thoughts, along with the Like It or Not crew.

David Kaplan takes over LION...sort of

FOX 5 reporter David Kaplan's excitement over joining the LION panel turns into him taking over the first segment, as the crew talks about how a University of Georgia QB Carson Beck ended up with a $300k Lamborghini.

Should airlines bar flight attendants from using their phones?

A leaked document suggests United Airlines is cracking down on cell phone use amongst flight attendants while in flight. The memo says the devices preclude FAs from offering “visible and attentive service to customers," but is that a good policy? The "Like It or Not" crew discusses.