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Pseudo-academic rambling about media of dubious quality from a tired Millennial. (Editor’s note: For some reason, Medium doesn’t like footnotes; if you’re interested in the Director’s Cut of any of my articles, drop me a line. Chenquieh!)
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“Until I Watched the [Kyle Rittenhouse] Trial For Myself”: A Response to an Anonymous Viral Social…
“Until I Watched the [Kyle Rittenhouse] Trial For Myself”: A Response to an Anonymous Viral Social…
Fact-checking a viral social media post about Kyle Rittenhouse, responsible for shooting three men in 2020 at a Kenosha, WI BLM protest.
Stern Frump
Nov 22, 2021
A Bitch Bitches About ‘Bitch’ in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
A Bitch Bitches About ‘Bitch’ in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
This article explores the odd uptick and rare misstep in the use of the term ‘bitch’ in recent seasons of It’s Always Sunny in…
Stern Frump
Nov 20, 2021
Loki in 2D: Discovering the Depths of Magic & Mischief in the Marvel Animation Universe
Loki in 2D: Discovering the Depths of Magic & Mischief in the Marvel Animation Universe
Loki’s handful of appearances across Marvel’s animated Earth-17628 universe collectively form a surprisingly nuanced character arc.
Stern Frump
Nov 28, 2020
“Finally Facing My Waterloo”: Seeking Sigrit’s Agency in the Story of Fire Saga
“Finally Facing My Waterloo”: Seeking Sigrit’s Agency in the Story of Fire Saga
This essay analyzes Sigrit Ericksdottir’s search for her true voice, true love, and true glory while representing Iceland at Eurovision.
Stern Frump
Nov 27, 2020
Essential Workers are the Glue That Holds ‘Borat 2’ Together
Essential Workers are the Glue That Holds ‘Borat 2’ Together
Fringe fundamentalism has taken center stage in 2020 America; fortunately, Borat returns as a needed voice of reason, truth, and feminism.
Stern Frump
Nov 8, 2020
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