In the 90s, subcultures for fashion were really popular. We have goth, emo, punk, sporty, and girly. But once it became statistics and an algorithm, people stopped trying to be unique, and it became a trend to fit in rather than a statement of what they stood for. Fashion is ...
Every time the elections start happening, people are losing their minds. The day of the election lasts several hours, and people are constantly posting on social media about who is winning and by how much, who they think is going to win, and everything. They act as if the person ...
I remember when I was in high school, and Facebook wasn’t even a thing yet. We had Myspace, and nobody posted anything political on it. We all worried about how many friends we had, and it was like a competition to see who had the most. My sophomore year, I ...
If you are a father with young children, you may want to watch some Disney movies with your tiny kiddos, and the ones that I find have a good father figure, or are sacrifices that someone made for their dad, are a good start. Mulan is about a young woman ...
From a young age, if I grew up in a family that loves sports, then you were probably told that it builds character and makes you a better person. Sure, it helps us be a team player, learn to take losses, and not be a sore loser or winner. But ...
The voting age right now is 18, and that makes sense because you are legally seen as an adult and can make adult decisions. But there are people out there who think the voting age should be lowered to 17 or 16. I don’t think that is a good idea ...
Number 1 on the list is to invite your Dad to dinner with a view to a very special atmosphere. One World Trade Center has a special offer for Father’s Day: a delicious 2-course menu and a free drink for every dad. Pick one of four dishes for each starter ...
While growing up in a mostly white community, in a small farming town, as a kid, I grew up listening to Backstreet Boys, Insync, and Spice Girls, as well as Shania Twain, and Dixie Chicks. Learning about heartbreak, love, and how it felt good to be a woman. Then I ...
When you talk to a sports fan, they will get really excited and talk about their favorite player, sport, stats, and the merch they have to support the team they love. However, if someone doesn’t enjoy sports and enjoys more nerd culture topics, such as video games, superheroes, or their ...
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities and recognize the ongoing pursuit of equality and inclusion. Pride Month 2026 in NYC is packed with celebrations, educational programs, community gatherings, and advocacy events throughout the five boroughs. The Bronx LGBTQ+ organization “Destination Tomorrow” will host ...
I grew up on 90s cartoons, waking up on Saturday mornings to watch Rugrats, Rocko, and Doug, sitting on the floor with my Oreos and singing along with the opening theme songs. Cartoons today are not like how they were in the 90s. There were so much induendos that went ...
When someone states their opinion about a certain controversial politic topic people are very quick to judge and assume they are a bad person based on what they believe. You are pro-choice? Then you are a murder. If you are pro-guns then you are likley to use it for bad. ...
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