Culture
This Survival Show Is My Distraction from the Pandemic
I’d literally rather live in the wilderness than think about the coronavirus ever again.
During Election Week, “The Bachelorette” Was My Hell Away From Hell
I distracted myself from the bad screen with…more bad screen.
It’s Quarantine, Innit: How I Became Obsessed with British Reality TV
There’s a wholesomeness I haven’t found in American reality television programming.
Why “Animal Crossing” Players Are Loving Their New Hair And Reactions
From holiday events to beautiful Afro-textured hair, this winter update is sure to spread joy.
Eight Video Games with the Vibiest Water
An earnest apology for excluding the 2011 Michael Phelps Xbox 360 Kinect game.
Why Celebrities Pretending the World is “Normal” is a Public Health Concern
Their conflicting politics and personal decisions unmask the harm of their need to be seen.
Why I Can’t Enjoy Ariana Grande’s “Positions” Music Video
In the music video, Grande looks political, without really saying anything.
Black Women Are Used As Tools, Not Loved As People
The continual public disrespect of Black women indicates little progress.