#cultural-commentary

#cultural-commentary

Weiwei's Coloured Vase project challenges the concepts of tradition and value, transforming ancient pottery through modern commercial imagery, thus questioning what society chooses to preserve.

Menus are dominated by familiar favorites like goat cheese salad and avocado toast, leading to an acceptance of less culinary variety. Chef David Chang popularized Brussels sprouts, transforming them into a menu staple across various restaurants.

‘And Just Like That’ represents the end point of television drama’s evolution into content – pure content, no longer a strictly narrative format.

"Having married women referred to as 'Mrs. John Doe' rather than 'Mary Doe.' It's like the woman existed only as an extension of her husband."

The ad kicks off by trying to instill some nostalgia by telling us that Ted, our aimless everyman, was born in 1998, the 'year of the first Google search.' Fast forward to him as a kid, Googling 'james blunt music video.' The song 'You're Beautiful' plays as his life, in the form of Google queries, flashes forward until he's an unfortunate 26-year-old, who has a huge house to himself, soul-searching in our age of predatory dating apps and AI sexbots.

The recent premiere of South Park's 27th season attracted approximately 6 million views across platforms, featuring provocative portrayals of political figures, notably President Trump.

"This one spirals—and fast."

Marighella believed terrorism was a tool for the oppressed, allowing the working class to assert their marginal status against the dictatorship's power.

The Surge presents a roundup of political events, blending good news with a significant volume of bad news, particularly surrounding Donald Trump's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein's federal investigation.

Seattle's Bill Nye began his journey as an engineer before transitioning into television. His early work included significant comedy appearances on Almost Live!, a popular sketch show.

Of YouTube's many microgenres, one of the most popular and most enduring is the airplane meltdown. There are thousands or maybe millions of these videos online: Passengers going nuts over spilled drinks or supposedly bad service; flight cancellations turning grown adults feral.

Kyle Schwarber was named the MVP of the 2025 All-Star Game, despite Shane Smith's notable but non-game-related striking performance. The game saw a significant tribute to Henry Aaron's historic 715th home run, coinciding with its 51st anniversary. In a surprising move, MLB truncated Vin Scully's call of the record-breaking homer, omitting key statements about race and history. The AL team battled back impressively after initially trailing, leading to a tie declared through a home run derby shootout as the game concluded.

'The work marriage is a strange response to our anxieties about mixed-gender friendships, heightened by the norms of a professional environment.'

In a recent sketch by Conor Moore, Dessie Farrell's bewilderment over Dublin's hurling win illustrates a disconnect within the team's identity, showcasing how some supporters may overlook the hurling achievements.

"It felt like a very binary decision that a person had to make. Am I going to find someone that is wealthy or someone that I love?"

Love Island is a cultural landmark, with its simple premise of young people coupling up for love, fame, and fortune, often resulting in dramatic and complex interactions.

He knows New York is just a state of mind Like Coney island, come to think of it, where the wind howls like the laughter of children.

With 36 seasons complete and a renewal through a 40th secured, The Simpsons has entered territory previously occupied mostly by non-prime-time stalwarts.

Disney's latest musical, while visually appealing and entertaining, lacks the innovative spirit of its predecessors, resulting in an experience that's adequate but not memorable.