For many movie fans, and also for the Meme Smart-ass community, the famous scene in the Tom Hanks movie Captain Phillips in which the lead character is faced with the dismal reality that Somali pirates have taken over the Maersk…
Americans such as UFC champion Jon Jones are showcasing their best Trump dance moves, signaling a change in popular culture. (READ MORE: An Eventful Weekend in Review) In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay analyze the cultural…
My brother is currently a sophomore in college, and he hasn’t read a single book in the entirety of his time there. He has taken courses that include English, history, religion, psychology, and other humanities. You would be right to…
There are a million reasons to vote for a candidate, but my generation needs a better approach. Even after the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign still depends on online chatter to boost her appeal. Many social media users,…
Modesty is antagonized in today’s culture, often labeled as an antiquated, misogynistic concept. But thanks to the latest social media trend — “very demure” — modesty is being praised and glamorized among Millennials and Gen Z. If it takes a…
X welcomed back former president Donald Trump on the platform after CEO Elon Musk hosted an interview with Trump on Monday. Since its release, the interview has been listened to over 26 million times. It covers a variety of topics,…
My hair was still dripping from a rushed shower as I clambered down the steps to ensure I didn’t miss Donald Trump’s entrance to the rally in Butler, Penn. on July 13. My husband, eagerly perched on the ottoman, was…
The World Creator AI Awards is holding a beauty pageant featuring women created with artificial intelligence who will compete for the title of “Miss AI.” The top three creators of these contestants can win cash prizes totaling $20,000. Over 1,500…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — I’m doubtful average Americans know what modern surgeons general actually do, as these uniformed “generals” — appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate — issue proclamations designed to improve our health. Yet the latest…
