pop culture.

the arrival of michael scott (and dwight schrute) in fortnite points to how recognition, now keeps characters alive in culture.

influencer culture often frames visibility as opportunity, but beneath that framing sits a quieter entitlement. this piece examines how attention becomes leverage, how sincerity turns performative, and how small creators and businesses are pulled into systems that reward extraction more than integrity.

an analysis of tinashe’s career that examines how consistency, creative control, and cross-genre collaboration are often misread in a culture that rewards urgency and visibility.

algorithm-driven pop often feels emotionally hollow, optimized for visibility rather than depth. this piece reflects on why warmth, restraint, and quiet intention now feel radical, and how Olivia Dean’s 'Man I Need' stands slightly out of alignment with the systems shaping modern music.

a reflective piece on entering the world of pandora, perspective, and immersion, and why avatar: frontiers of pandora took time to feel right.

billie eilish’s words at the wall street journal innovator awards sparked backlash, but the truth behind her question runs deeper. this piece looks at wealth, perception, and why compassion feels radical in a culture that confuses having money with having power.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A isn’t a game about wandering far. It’s about the quiet moments within Lumiose City. The laughter of NPCs, the glow of Prism Tower, and the small comfort of sitting beside your Pokémon. In a time when life felt heavy, this world gave me light again.

Sometimes it’s not the lyrics or the artist, it’s something about the sound itself. For a few minutes, you just feel alive again. That rush is called frisson, the moment music slips past all your reasoning and just makes you feel. It’s not just sound, it’s connection. A reminder that your capacity to feel deeply is still there, even when it hides.

ronnie radke’s career shows a long pattern of controversy, deflection, and escalation. looking at his history, the issue isn’t isolated mistakes, but an ego that resists accountability and turns criticism into conflict.

Jonathan Joss was more than the voice behind iconic roles. He was a symbol of representation and resilience. His death, believed by many to be a hate crime, was both tragic and preventable. This post reflects on his life, the events leading up to his death, and the systems that failed him.

Friendship (2025) isn’t just a dark comedy about awkward attempts at connection. It reflects the messy and imperfect ways we try to belong. This blog explores Craig’s struggle to connect, the tension with his family, and Austin’s perspective. It’s about how loneliness, social missteps, and the desire for acceptance can resonate deeply with anyone who has felt on the outside.

as representation in media becomes more visible, some audiences react with discomfort, framing inclusion as “forced” or political. default standards shape what feels normal, making visibility feel disruptive to people who were once centered without question.