The meaning of being creative has been bastardized and manipulated for so long that it is not seen […]
Author: Sankofa Benzo
Love comes often to those willing. It is audacious and bold, striking the hearts of both the suspecting […]
What is it about mean girls that excites us and calls our attention? Is it their visibility, their […]
They say that art imitates life. For racialized people, they know this to be false; the experiences that […]
Sex. The lustful and intoxicating pleasure that women crave is often disregarded because of the insistence on maintaining […]
Fanfiction is ingrained in fan culture, almost as a signifier of relevance. Many can recall whispering the words to themselves under soft covers with only the dim warm light of their phone illuminating the room. In the past 10 years fanfiction has morphed from something seen as low-brow and tawdry to an explosive industry that is being capitalized on every day.
ture of the upcoming months before it topples into the new year. However, this period presents a moment for reflection and introspection as we lavishly watch nature decay, leaving behind individuals with an increased affection for the fall.
pt. 2007, the brisk autumn chill brought whispers of a show that was “every parent’s nightmare.” When the sun descended into obscurity, millions stepped into the lives of Manhattan’s elite. The first season of “Gossip Girl” had well-developed characters and a well-written story that you could immerse yourself in. Despite the later seasons being riddled with unintelligible plotlines and character devolvement, it was still indulgent, which made it enjoyable to watch. Even in their worst moments, the characters felt real and viewers wanted to root for them (not you, Serena Van der Woodson). It became a campy catastrophe, but it was still closely tethered to its thesis: money and privilege are what makes the world go around.
Those who enjoy romantic comedies revel in the comfort and familiarity of the phrase “and they all lived happily ever after.” Gazing wistfully among the happy couple on the screen incites feelings of elation and somberness, as they wish for unadulterated bliss. However, behind the image of perfection lies malice and bone-chilling horror. In the dark underbelly of romance lies an amalgamation of toxic narratives: Joe Goldberg from “YOU.”
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