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The Padmé Problem
Before we start I would like to get one thing clear. I am a very causal Star Wars fan. About once a year I become hyperfixated on the films, and then two weeks later completely forget about it for another year. I would also like to get one thing very clear. Padmé Amidala is…or was,…
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Pop Cultures Weirdest Butterfly Effect
How 9/11 led to the downfall of Ellen DeGeneres: Now I understand your confusion in reading this title. How did the worst terror attack on American soil lead to a beloved comedian’s show ending? Your confusion and disbelief is warranted dear reader, but let me explain. September 11th, 2001: A young man by the name…
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The Problem with Blonde
TW: Mentions and descriptions of sexual assault, abuse, overdoses, abortion, and child loss In the newest installment of falsified information about Marilyn Monroe, we have the film Blonde. Released on Netflix this fall, this movie an utter abomination to the name Marilyn Monroe. This movie was so bad, and so unfactual I couldn’t finish it…
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Why I Love “Look What You Made Me Do”
I know this is a controversial opinion, but Look What You Made Me Do is a lyrical masterpiece! The jabs at Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, her ex’s, her past self. It is a song that has secured a place on almost everyone of my playlists. During friend breakups it is the strong I strut…
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Is Taylor REALLY the Anti-Hero?
“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me.” Is the lyrical blurb that has been stuck in everyone’s head since the release of Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated album “Midnights”. As one of the most popular tracks from the album, it makes sense it’s lyrics are some of the most known off the album. Though Midnights…
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Bloody Mary: The Song Finally out of Limbo
Even though my favorite Lady Gaga song changes day to day, Bloody Mary has always been one that remains at the top of the list. Gaga’s classic electro style is met with harrowing vocals and dark Catholic imagery, making it possibly the best ballad on Born this Way and maybe one of her best ballads…
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The Meat Dress
Almost everyone is familiar with Lady Gaga’s meat dress. A dress made of raw strips of meat which Lady Gaga adorned at the 2009 VMAs. The Meat Dress was met with a multitude of reactions. Why? How? Did we already say why? The Meat Dress became controversional the second it stepped out onto the red…
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Bad Romance
The Bad Romance music video is not just Gaga’s most famous music video, but one of the most famous in the world. With over a billion views on YouTube, the music video is one of the most recognizable in pop music. But what is going on? Burning beds, sunglasses made out of razor blades, and…
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ARTPOP Act II???
Previously, I have discussed Lady Gaga’s 4th studio album ARTPOP, it’s impact, it’s meaning, and why it is so much more important than we give it credit for. ARTPOP recently celebrated it’s ninth birthday this weekend, and much to the delight of Little Monsters, it appears ARTPOP Act II is on the horizon. DJ White…
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What’s Happening with the Nirvana baby?
Even if you have never listened to Nirvana, you are familiar with the infamous picture of the naked baby in the swimming pool. The album is widely considered to be one of the most famous album covers of all time, but how does the person on this album cover feel? Spencer Elden was just four…
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