Pop and Prejudice
By Farah and Nour
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Pop and PrejudiceJun 05, 2021
How does Marvel's first Muslim superhero, Ms. Marvel, actually hold up?
Marvel's latest series, 'Ms. Marvel', has been applauded for its representation of a brown, Muslim teenage girl as our titular superhero. But how does it actually hold up on its own two feet? Guess you have to listen to this episode to find out!
Pop culture plugs:
'Only Murders in the Building'🏠 for some of that classic millennial x old man humor starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin. Season 2 out now!
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'🦸 for some good ole camp Sam Raimi fun if you miss the Tobey Maguire Spidermen and WandaVision.
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Did Taylor Swift raise us?
I bet you think about... Taylor Swift. The woman who has been there for literally every phase of our lives. We wouldn't be us if we didn't dive deep into Taylor's Version. Maybe this thing was a masterpiece... or was it? Listen to the episode to find out, unless you're Jake Gyllenhaal.
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Olivia Rodrigo: Are we Sour ex-girlfriends?
We gotta discuss Olivia Rodrigo and her new album, Sour. THIS is a celebration of teenage girlhood. How have young women been exploited by the entertainment industry and how has Olivia addressed that head-on? WHY is Sour both modern and nostalgic/accessible to everyone from teenagers to older millennials? WHO is she writing her songs about and does it matter? Get your answers by listening here, or watching the video podcast on our Instagram @popandprejudicepodcast. Enjoy.
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Meghan Markle, Mental Health, and the Conniving Woman Narrative
We're discussing THAT Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Oprah interview with a focus on women's mental health. Why are people so unsympathetic to women in the spotlight? Why 'Megxit', e.g: why do people assume that vulnerable women are actually manipulative and conniving? WHY do people vilify natural human emotion? Let's explore misogyny in our mental health discussions. And, of course, Princess Diana has to come in as well!
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Ginny and Georgia, what's going on?
In this episode, we explore the faults and triumphs of the show that tried to market itself as Gilmore Girls 2.0! We looked at race representation, misogyny in writing, and what Lorelai (Georgia in this case) could've been in the real world.
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Media Round-Up (Malcolm & Marie, Cecil Hotel, Firefly Lane, Euphoria, Riverdale time jump, etc.)
In this episode, we do a round-up of all the exquisite media we've been consuming in 2021 so far. This includes works like Malcolm and Marie, The Vanishing at Cecil Hotel, Firefly Lane, Euphoria, the Riverdale time jump???, Snowpiercer, Street Food, and more!
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Are we the Rory Gilmore Hate Club?
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What's the deal with teen dramas?
In our teen dramas episode, we discuss how they can either be so bad to the point that they are funny or how actually useful they are for young adults and how they're sometimes shat on just a little too much. It's about finding that happy middle.
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Merry Christmas you filthy animals
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What's wrong with 'What I Eat in a Day' TikToks?
Is Emily in Paris a Girl Boss?
We discuss the issue with girlbossified genres and Emily in Paris.
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What's our dilemma with The Social Dilemma?
We discuss Netflix's hit documentary, The Social Dilemma, and delve into our own social media habits. We also talk about how ridiculous the "documentary" is.
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Do we owe Paris Hilton an apology?
*Trigger warning: discussion of sexual assault and childhood abuse* We discuss Paris Hilton's shocking new YouTube documentary, This is Paris, and how women and girls are treated by the media. For inquiries email: popandprejudice@gmail.com
Why do we love Gilmore Girls so much?
In the first episode of Pop and Prejudice, we honor ourselves by discussing our favorite show and why on earth we love it so much.
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