pop culture
Epic love stories and relationships as depicted in pop culture, though it rarely turns out like that in real life.
Closure with a Fictional Crush
I entered the room and felt uncertain about how to feel. I knew I should feel something, but I didn't really react much. There weren't knots in my stomach, there wasn't anticipation that caused time to molasses around me; there was just the my need to sit on the couch and take in the room around me. The fabric was so familiar enough for me to rub it fast enough to make my hand tingle. The pillows had a similar texture and had a design reminiscent of melted chocolate falling on beige parchment paper. The walls had moving images of a view from a cliff over an ocean. I wasn't exactly surprised by the fact that the images replaced paint or wallpaper. What did I expect from a room that was in the blur between reality and imagination?
By Monique Star7 years ago in Humans
Star-Crossed Lovers
Why do we see so many comparisons of modern day romances to Romeo and Juliet? The famous relationship, in arguably Shakespeare’s most well-known play, was a hurricane, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. After the young fools became romantically involved, Verona was riddled with street duels between the Montagues and Capulets, while Romeo and Juliet ultimately commit a double suicide in the name of “love.” Why would we use Shakespeare’s tragedy as a model to frame our relationships after? Perhaps our society is obsessed with glorifying unhealthy relationships.
By Gabby Cushman7 years ago in Humans
The Millennial Conviction: Confessions (*cough* Rant *cough*) of a Millennial
"Why, when I was your age...!""Get off that phone and look me in the eye, son! Shake my hand firmly!""The youth's got no respect for their elders nowadays.""That is a classic Millennial stereotype!"
By PathlessJourney7 years ago in Humans
Legends
Languages are sacred and have evolved through the centuries, sometimes for the better and certainly for the worse on occasion. When it comes to the downsides, one word being butchered in recent times is the corruption of the ‘legend’ description. Our understanding has been corrupted due to its adoption by morons who now attribute the title to any minor act. The word 'legend' is thrown about for the most common of achievements these days. Now, it's traditionally rare use when attached to an individual's tale of awesomeness has well and truly died. However, in contrast to it’s meaning fading altogether out of the English language, its use couldn't be rifer.
By Grayson Articles7 years ago in Humans
Asexual Representation in 'Bojack Horseman'
When I first started watching the Netflix original series Bojack Horseman I did not have high expectations. I was a little bit drunk and looking for some background noise while I painted. I did not expect to get genuinely invested in the characters. I thought I’d be able to leave the series proud of them, instead I was left with an overwhelming sense of dread at how real the characters were. For talking cartoon animals, they all had a way of connecting with the worst side of myself.
By Will Jackson7 years ago in Humans
Danger: Romance Literature - The Problem With Portrayals of Unhealthy Relationships
Now, I'm no relationshipexpert, but as I'm sitting securely in my 20s, I've found myself noticing patterns within the young adult—or adult—romance literature and film genre. In many cases, we just get a cheeseball, good-natured story about a couple falling head over heels for each other. Don't get me wrong, I love a good rom-com as much as the next girl. But I'm wondering if there might be something a little more poisonous going on below the surface of some of these more popular book and movie franchises.
By G. M. Florence8 years ago in Humans
Toxic Relationships in Literature
Nearly everybody is aware of the concept of toxic relationships. Whether one experiences the relationship firsthand, or someone they love is a part of it, toxic relationships are often devastating. The worst thing about these types of relationships might be that they can happen to anyone, regardless of education level, race, or age. Indeed, this is a common theme in literature. Three examples are the song Poison and Wine by The Civil Wars and the poems I’m a Fool to Love You by Cornelius Eady and The Ache of Marriage by Denise Levertov. While all three works are by authors from vastly different walks of life, and are written during different eras, the main idea is the same; they know what an unhealthy relationship is, as well as the complications that come with one.
By Emma Williams8 years ago in Humans
Where Are All the Black Nerdy Girls?
In the wake of Childish Gambino AKA Danny Glover’s latest song, “This Is America,” the black community rejoiced in seeing the harsh truth of American violence and discrimination against African Americans. “This Is America” covered the Charleston shooting, police brutality, the promotion of guns and violence in rap music and so, so much more. It was truly a “woke” video for anyone who’s aware of America’s love affair with guns, racism, and violence.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay8 years ago in Humans
