“The Real World…”
I started watching old episodes of the “The Real World” recently. If you grew up in the nineties or early aughts then you remember the cultural power of MTV and this one show in particular. Continue reading “The Real World…”
Tag: reality TV
God Save Us From Queens (and Kings)
The death of Queen Elizabeth has made me think about her legacy. The idea of a monarchy in 2022 has always struck me as curious. Continue reading God Save Us From Queens (and Kings)
Ukraine
Today I woke up to news that we’ve gone back in time to the twentieth century. I guess I thought the era of naked aggression aimed at amassing land and treasure was over. Continue reading Ukraine
Performance, a Trump Coda
We have a certain affinity for the notion that we can fake it until we make it. That there is at least a sliver of performance embedded in our striving. It’s eminently understandable in small doses, but repugnant and downright sad when it’s the lifeblood of someone’s existence. Continue reading Performance, a Trump Coda
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