Tag: pop culture
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…]
MTV Makes Its Lack of Music Official
Although MTV’s “content” focus has been reality TV and other adjacent schlock for many years now, those who remember it as the place to go [Read More…]
Apart from Sabrina Carpenter, the 2025 VMAs Keeps It Pretty Tame (and Straight)
Perhaps it was only right that Doja Cat should kick off the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with a performance of her lead single from [Read More…]
Amid Comparisons to Madonna and Michael Jackson, It’s Worth Reminding That Taylor Has Never “Ate”
As Taylor Swift continues to dominate the global conversation thanks to the Eras Tour (still not as record-shattering as the Renaissance Tour though), the comparison [Read More…]
The Beanie Bubble Reminds That The Ultimate Childhood Toy for Millennials Was Also the Ultimate Representation of What It Is to Be Millennial
Perhaps what strikes one the most about The Beanie Bubble isn’t pulling back the curtain behind the “Wizard of Beanie Babies,” Ty Warner, and finding [Read More…]
Not Commenting on People’s Bodies Would Eradicate Way Too Many Industries: Why the Ariana Grande Body Shaming Speech Is Ultimately Hollow
To exist is, unfortunately, to be perceived. And, in this world, there’s no shortage of people who would like to comment on their perception of [Read More…]
The Obsession With Marking Time Through Pop Culture
In the past several years, it’s become more and more common to “celebrate” (or mourn) the passing of milestone anniversaries for films and albums. This [Read More…]
Don’t Kill the Critic, They’re Just the Messenger Saying What No One Else Will
Everyone’s always saying shit like, “Bitch if you’re watching, you’re a fan” or “If you don’t like me and still watch everything I do, you’re [Read More…]
Billie Eilish, Pop Culture Influencer, Becomes a “Victim” of Pop Culture Influence
Just as Get Out made its central focus the very real notion that white people covet certain aspects of Blackness, so, too, does the latest [Read More…]
Mondo Bullshittio #10: Celebs Shilling Masks
In a series called Mondo Bullshittio, let’s talk about some of the most glaring hypocrisies in pop culture… and all that it affects. As celebrities have [Read More…]
