The Postmodern Content Creator Economy
In the twenty-first century, the life of a content creator is one in which every waking moment is a calculated attempt to appease the ever-hungry beast known as the algorithm. What a time to be alive! Forget about the tortured artist starving for their craft; now, we have the hustler, fueled by energy drinks, furiously […]
The Whacky World of Inflation and Cost of Living
We’re living in a time where the cost of living is skyrocketing like a renegade balloon that’s slipped from a toddler’s grasp—only this balloon has no intention of coming back down. Instead, it’s floating up, up, and away, dragging our wallets and sanity along for the ride. Inflation and the cost of living have decided […]
How Winnie the Pooh Surpassed Star Wars as the 3rd Highest Grossing Media Franchise
In a plot twist more unexpected than Jar Jar Binks’ continued existence, Winnie the Pooh has quietly slathered honey all over the ambitions of the Star Wars franchise, emerging as the third highest-grossing media empire. Yes, you heard it right. That honey-obsessed bear, who can barely put on a pair of pants, has outperformed lightsaber-wielding […]
Boundaries of the Mind: Absurdity, Truth, and the Human Experience
The potency of the human mind is unparalleled, yet we resist truths that make us uncomfortable. Indeed, the incredible power of the human mind is often constrained by self-imposed boundaries and societal expectations. We have the capacity for profound creativity, deep understanding, and remarkable innovation. Yet, we frequently shy away from ideas that challenge our […]
The Idea Behind Finding Your Niche and Why It’s Wrong
In a world that champions specialization, I dare to hold an unpopular opinion: I don’t like niches. While the value of niche expertise can’t be denied, the societal pressure to conform to a single niche is, in my view, profoundly limiting. We’re constantly told that success comes from being the best at one specific thing. […]
Life is Not a Grade
In 2003, for a junior year high school English, I wrote many short essays as part of a weekly homework assignment. One of these has hung around in my archives for many years, a more substantial piece called “Life is Not a Grade,” a whimsical yet insightful expedition into the notion that our existence cannot […]
My Complicated Relationship with Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a curious creature. It sneaks up on you in the most unexpected moments, like when you stumble upon an old action figure buried deep in the basement or hear a familiar theme song that instantly transports you back to a simpler time. I still feel a profound emotional attachment to the cherished fragments […]
American Nightmare: The Capitalist Horror Story
Today, we live in a world where satire holds the last vestige of truth. As we shine a spotlight on the “American Dream,” it mutates under the glaring neon lights into something unrecognizably grotesque, something we might reluctantly whisper about but never dare to speak aloud in polite company, It’s become the American Nightmare. This […]
Reruns All Become Our History
Isn’t it strange how reruns of old shows and movies somehow become intertwined with the memories of our physical lives? It’s as if we were in the room where all these fictional events took place. Those repeated broadcasts of television shows and movies hold a unique place in our lives.Over time, these reruns shape and […]