Algorithmic technology’s targeted constraints on written expression have created a new language: censorship slang or censorspeak.
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The High-Five Will Die With Gen Z
Gen Z is chock-full of gestures. From helicopter hands to “ice in my veins,” the next generation has created quite the catalog of recognizable moves. Teens and young adults have also loudly rejected what’s decidedly out of trend and laid to rest social norms that no longer serve them. One common gesture may be next.…
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Rock ‘n Roll Romance Is Back
We know plenty about sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll, but pop culture history has also shown us a thing or two about sex, love, and rock ‘n roll between celebrities over the last several decades. In the year 2021, it’s making a comeback. At the top of the weekend, Hulu released the first-ever teaser…
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What Is Cheugy? The Once-Unnamed Style Explained
That’s so cheugy. #Cheugy has over half a million views on TikTok. But what does it mean? The up and coming phrase describes your hometown frenemy, extended family members or maybe even you, depending on what you’re into. According to Urban Dictionary, “cheugy” is defined as the opposite of trendy. The phrase can be applied…
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In Defense of Jack Black Being Hot
A body-positive clip from School of Rock (2003) has recently gone viral. As a result, almost 18 years after the childhood classic was released, folks on the internet are ready to admit star Jack Black is hot. The clip in question features a discussion between Black’s character, music teacher Dewey Finn, and his student Tamika,…
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What Does Free Britney Mean? (Really)
If you’re a long-time Britney super fan, Framing Britney Spears probably feels like vindication for your years of anxiety about the Princess of Pop’s civil rights. Since the release of the New York Times documentary on Hulu, the veil of secrecy around the superstar’s mysterious conservatorship has been lifted and suddenly the world is demanding…
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