Category: Politics
9/11 Signaled the Demise of “Empire” America Not Just Politically, But Pop Culturally
Despite the scandal that “rocked the nation” in 1998—Bill Clinton’s lechery fully coming to light thanks to his “relations” with a certain White House intern—for [Read More…]
Olivia Rodrigo Calls Out the “Serena Joy” Women of the World with Latest Single
It was Madeleine Albright who said, “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” Yet it was Taylor Swift who became associated with that aphorism in [Read More…]
The “House Tour” Video: Further Signs of a Trend Among the Rich to Appear “Anti-Capitalist” (If Only Because It’s Chic)
Sabrina Carpenter’s latest music video, “House Tour,” is indicative of a larger trend in mainstream pop culture. One that seeks to lambast the rich by [Read More…]
The Only “Controversial” Thing About Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Was Singing “NUEVAYoL” in California
From the moment Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, it was deemed “controversial” by, let’s say, certain parties. [Read More…]
Madonna’s “Where’s the Party” Signaled a Reaction to the Rise of Neoliberalism
While Madonna has always herself been one of the most glaring examples of a capitalist (and, perhaps even more tellingly, of the baby boomer generation [Read More…]
Reminder: Just Because Taylor Swift Got “Bot Bombarded” With Negative Commentary About “Promoting Nazi Ideas” Doesn’t Make The Life of a Showgirl Any Less, Well, Schlocky
The Swifties probably haven’t had this much of a field day with feeling validated since it was revealed that Kim Kardashian “doctored” the recording of [Read More…]
Mondo Bullshittio #56: The U.S. Not Promoting World AIDS Day This Year
In a series called Mondo Bullshittio, let’s talk about some of the most glaring hypocrisies and faux pas in pop culture and politics…and all that [Read More…]
Mondo Appropriato #12: Dick Cheney Dying Right Before Zohran Mamdani’s Election
In a series called Mondo Appropriato, Culled Culture examines how “on the nose” something is in the pop cultural and/or political landscape. Sometimes, in life, [Read More…]
“Manchild” as the Theme Song for Every Male World Leader
While Sabrina Carpenter continues to launch a thousand think pieces about her Man’s Best Friend cover, her lead single from the album, “Manchild,” has flown surprisingly under the [Read More…]
Brian Wilson’s Death Arrives at an Uncanny Moment In Terms of His Relationship to California & How It’s Being Treated
The death of Brian Wilson has come at an uncanny moment. Aligning with a time in California’s history that is inarguably among its most fraught. [Read More…]
