pop culture
Epic love stories and relationships as depicted in pop culture, though it rarely turns out like that in real life.
Growing Up in Arlen
As someone who lives in the exact spot on the map that Arlen, Texas would sit in if it were a real town, no work of fiction creates a caricature of my culture as well as the grandfather of all adult cartoons, ‘King of the Hill’. Forget ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and the rest of the cowboy shit; contrary to popular belief, anyone seen wearing a ten gallon hat and spurs in East Texas is a poser and a fraud. We don’t have to dodge tumbleweeds and herd cattle here, as we live in as much of a humid, green hellscape as those poor souls inhabiting the swamps of Florida and Louisiana- I even found a nine and a half foot alligator in a pond behind my house one time in highschool. This satirical depiction of the way of life of my people, and the nostalgia it brings because of all the times I watched it on the couch with my dad as a child, makes ‘King of the Hill’ the ultimate comfort show when I find myself having a bad day.
By cade gilbreath5 years ago in Humans
Don’t!
If ever you get the urge to participate in a 2000’s theme party, replete with faux-platinum grillz; if you want to “dip it low” and “get your eagle on”; if you want to lose yourself in the music, the moment, but you don’t know the names of the artists or the songs, don’t!
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Humans
Social Pressure
I have been having some nagging thoughts lately. Our social climate has been shifting over the last year and where many things in our day to day have shifted, there are still a lot of widely believed social stigmas about businesses, gaming and most of all music.
By Christopher "The Great" Haaf5 years ago in Humans
10 Romance Webtoons to Warm Your Winter
It’s cuffing season — or what used to be cuffing season, anyway. This winter is a bit different due to the onslaught of the pandemic, but the lonely winter vibe seems to be here to stay (but without any of the actual cuffing). If you find yourself craving a little romance this December, here are 10 different Webtoons in the romance genre to get the winter fire burning.
By Emmy Fischer5 years ago in Humans
Disney and its unrealistic portrayal of romantic relationships.
ONCE UPON A TIME...Disney set a lot of young and impressionable girls up to fail in future relationships because of its incredibly high, unrealistic, and most importantly ‘magical’ expectations that it used to portray romance and love.
By Diary Of A Modern Mummy 5 years ago in Humans
Jealousy in Comedy
Between the Lines of Comedy Regardless of its medium or genre, Comedy has always had one sole purpose which is to make an audience laugh. Situational Comedies or “sitcoms” in American television have been around for 70 years, but comedy itself is much older. Dating back to the 6th century BCE in ancient Greek culture, Comedy’s roots are satirical in nature and used to criticize and make fun of people and society. Although clouded with humor, there is always a message and intention behind Comedy. Jealousy is a complex emotion often commented on within sitcoms. Comedic writers include characters who display insecurity, fear and manipulation to portray jealousy while maneuvering through humorous situations.
By Sam Crotty5 years ago in Humans
FUN WITH TOILET PAPER
Does anyone remember the toilet paper hoarding of 1973? Apparently Johnny Carson teased on The Tonight Show during his monologue about a supposed toilet paper shortage in Wisconsin causing a shortage at the stores that did not end for months.
By Paula C. Henderson5 years ago in Humans
