Author: Genna Rivieccio
Genna Rivieccio writes for myriad blogs, mainly this one, The Burning Bush, Missing A Dick, The Airship and Meditations on Misery.
Krispy Kreme’s Promotional Campaign Is Far From oKKK
There’s nothing corporations love more than coming up with some sort of catchy promotional phrase that sticks easily in the minds of its customers. But [Read More…]
The Absurd Ageism Behind BBC Radio 1’s Ban on Madonna
Back in 1992, when Madonna was a mere 34 years old and already prophesying her treatment as an “old woman,” she was asked in an [Read More…]
It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I Want To
Lesley Gore, beloved teen idol of the 1960s, is no more. The hit-making singer, who died on February 16th at a rather young 68 years [Read More…]
The Least Memorable U.S. Presidents
With President’s Day upon us, everyone likes to think about the U.S. leaders who have really made a difference. You know, like George Washington, Abraham [Read More…]
Nutella No More: The Death of an Italian Candyman
If you don’t know Michele Ferrero by name, then you certainly know him by his most famous products, Nutella and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Born in [Read More…]
Fashion Week: Does Anyone Still Give A Shit?
Another year, another Fashion Week. And so far, the only exciting thing to happen has been North West’s various tantrums at every runway show. Last [Read More…]
It’s “Style” Over Substance in Taylor Swift’s Latest Video
Taylor Swift, who impressed critics and fans alike with her last video, “Blank Space,” by showcasing how easy it is for a woman to go [Read More…]
The Resonance of The Breakfast Club Thirty Years Later
On February 15, 1985, thirty years ago today, The Breakfast Club, a modest teen movie that read more like a play than a film, was [Read More…]
Twisted Romance: The Best Movies About Love Gone Wrong Just in Time For Valentine’s Day
There’s a lot of fucked up romances in cinematic history, and in real life history, for that matter. But honing in on the most twisted [Read More…]
The Inevitable Tragedy of Bobbi Kristina
Continuing the Lifetime-esque nature of all things relating to Whitney Houston, the only daughter of the deceased legend, Bobbi Kristina, has been on life support [Read More…]
