The practice of body positivity has been massively misconstrued. True body positivity goes beyond acceptance of size, emphasizing peoples’ relationships with their bodies in terms of health, functionality and personal autonomy.
Tag: Pop Culture
Claremont is brat
“Brat” culture has hit the Claremont colleges. Scripps kicked off the semester with the first-ever 5C Brat Rave, celebrating Charli XCX’s album “brat” with neon lights, bubbles, and beats. “Brat” has transcended music and evolved into a lifestyle, representing bold self-expression, rebellion, and a carefree attitude. Brat has influenced campus parties, dorm decor, and even social dynamics, encouraging students to embrace their messy and authentic selves.
The Library of Translations: Reading Pop Culture – Book Recommendations from Iconic Moments
Ranging from reality tv scandals to petrifying politics, 2024 is off to a wild start. Columnist Caroline Kelly PO ‘27 highlights three iconic pop culture moments with corresponding book recommendations. Afterall, reading about the drama is far better than experiencing it.
Let’s spill the pop culture tea: ‘The Chair’ gets academia right more often than not
Pop culture columnist Anna Tolkien CM ’24 reviews the authenticity of the world of academia presented in Netflix’s “The Chair.”
Front of house: In the digital age, all the world’s a stage
In the age of social media, what is a celebrity? In light of TikTok and YouTube stars mingling with traditional celebrities, pop culture columnist Caelan Reeves CM ’24 explores this question.
Front of house: The underwhelming excess of ‘Ginny & Georgia’
Netflix’s “Ginny & Georgia,” with its dramatic fake-woke dialogue and excessive plots, turns out underwhelming, Caelan Reeves CM ’24 writes.
Let’s spill the pop-culture tea: ‘Framing Britney Spears’ documentary is an exposé of media sexism
Pop culture columnist Anna Tolkien CM ’24 discusses the new “Framing Britney Spears” documentary and the way it exposes media sexism.
Popped up: How influencers are stealing power from fashion magazines
Pop culture columnist Hannah Avalos Pomona ’21 investigates the way social media has hyper-individualized fashion. “A decline in the influence of fashion magazines has prompted an increase in choice when it comes to personal style, which in turn has fostered increased diverse discourse on beauty,” she writes.
Wuss poppin’: Subtle Asian Traits and its unsubtle controversy
Pop culture columnist Nadya Siringo Ringo SC ’21 examines the phenomenon of the Subtle Asian Traits Facebook group and the problem of stereotyping and generalizing in its humor.
Lady analog, IRL: My thots on the narcissistic, hypersexual and misogynistic world of TikTok
TikTok quickly rose in popularity this year but has many problematic characteristics like sexualizing young kids and devaluing true art.