Chris Riotta

Bio

Chris is the Trending News Writer at Elite Daily. He's a Brooklyn boy who writes about life, culture, and the news. Follow his journeys on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @ChrisRiotta

Why Ferguson Resonates With Me, A Gay, White, American Male

By Chris Riotta

Protests and outrage swept the nation after the St. Louis County grand jury decided not to indict Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. As the verdict was announced, I kept my eyes glued to…

Why Sleep Will Always Be Better For You Than A Boyfriend

By Chris Riotta

Let's face it, the woes and throes of having a boyfriend can be absolutely tragic to one's health and happiness. So many woes. So many throes. But when you think about it, what soothes the pains of heartache better than a soft pillow, warm blanket…

Why The Guy Who Looks Good And Feels Good Always Gets The Girl

By Chris Riotta

A man's confidence and self-worth is complex. When we smell success, we hunt it down for keeps. Whether it presents itself in the form of a final interview, a job promotion or a second date, men (just like women) have the keen ability to see these…

No Question: 12 Things You Never Have To Ask The Man Who Loves You

By Chris Riotta

The one should be told everything. The one should be showered in compliments and love as he or she lies down to rest at night and opens his or her eyes to the sun in the morning. Sometimes in life, the hardest words to say are the things that matter…

What Your Sexual Aura Color Says About The Kind Of Lover You Are

By Chris Riotta

There's something in the air during that initial moment upon laying eyes on your lover for the first time. It's almost unexplainable, really: There is absolutely nothing tangible to this feeling, but you can surely sense something else unknown is…

People Who Travel Frequently Are Open-Minded, Creative And Worldly

By Chris Riotta

The United States Travel Association says roughly one out of five Americans thinks traveling is a birth-right. I am one of those people. In fact, I think everyone should travel at least 50 days a year. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not totally crazy:…

What Happens When A Guy Tries The Granny Hair Trend (Photos)

By Chris Riotta

If you haven't noticed, the #Grannyhairtrend has taken our social media feeds by storm, and the trend just doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Elite Daily recently covered the outbreak of stunningly silver locks on women across America (well, mostly…

People Who Go Through Painful Breakups End Up Stronger And Happier

By Chris Riotta

There's no easy way to explain the emotional side effects of a breakup, just like there's no easy way to actually go through a breakup in the first place. It tears away at your happiness, your health and your heart -- no matter what stage of the…

Sarcastic People Are Actually Smarter, Sexier And More Successful

By Chris Riotta

Look at you, sitting over there, reading my article, looking all cute and sh*t. Just kidding, you're a hot mess today -- I was being completely sarcastic. I try to incorporate sarcasm into every talk I have with family members, parents, friends and…

This Surfer Dyes His Hair Crazy Colors And Always Looks Insanely Hot (Photos)

By Chris Riotta

By this point, every single one of us has seen somebody who's tried the "Granny Hair" trend. And now there's a whole new movement many Millennials are backing that involves dying your hair all sorts of beautiful pastel colors. But, for some reason,…