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An eclectic mix of posts— ranging from a deep dive into history, to my thoughts on a recent read.
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Cougars & Cubs: The 2025 Age-Gap Trope
- Why is 2025 the year of the older woman and younger man trope? Whether it's due to modern feminism, an urge to see the age-gap roles finally reversed or just a media trend, there's no denying it is everywhere. Here's why!
Were the 90s Actually Better — or is it Just Nostalgia?
Did school feel simpler in the 90s? A nostalgic but honest look at education, childhood freedom, public spaces, and why even going swimming now needs a booking.
Why the 2025 Snow White Signals the End of Disney Magic
At first glance, it’s just another remake. Another live-action version of a beloved classic — part of the long line of Disney’s recent nostalgia cash-ins. But here's why this one…
Erasing Christmas: The “Holly Jolly” Epidemic
Holly Jolly and Joy are the new advertising words of the festive season. Here's how advertisers are slowly erasing "Christmas".
What is Happening with Legally Blonde? (MK Theatre Experience)
What exactly is happening behind the scenes at Legally Blonde? Including my experience at the Milton Keynes "Concert Production".
Navigating Friendship Pressure: You’re Not Alone
The post emphasizes that you don't need a perfect friendship group to feel complete, countering societal pressures of having a large social circle. Many adults feel lonely or lack close…
Exploring Henry VIII’s Mental Health | Was he Depressed?
Henry VIII transformed from a beloved youth to a tyrant partly due to severe depression and a traumatic jousting accident. His chronic pain led to social withdrawal, explosive temper, and…
Lifestyle Posts
An eclectic mix of posts— ranging from a deep dive into history, to my thoughts on a recent read.
Trending
Cougars & Cubs: The 2025 Age-Gap Trope
- Why is 2025 the year of the older woman and younger man trope? Whether it's due to modern feminism, an urge to see the age-gap roles finally reversed or just a media trend, there's no denying it is everywhere. Here's why!
Stranger Things 5: Mad Max, Fantasia and T-100s
A breakdown of 1980s pop culture references in Stranger Things season 5 and how they have come full circle.
Love Actually in 2025: Why Cue Card Guy is the WORST Actually
The famous Love Actually cue card scene isn’t romantic — it’s manipulative, creepy, and deeply unfair. A breakdown of why Mark is a walking red flag.
How Historically Accurate is The Da Vinci Code?
Discover how historically accurate The Da Vinci Code really is. From Mary Magdalene and the Knights Templar to Leonardo da Vinci and the Priory of Sion, we separate historical fact…
Why We’re Going Back to DVD: The Streaming Rebellion of 2025
Why are people going back to DVDs? Explore how the loss of ownership and streaming fatigue are driving a revival of physical media in 2025.
Was Anne Boleyn ‘Good’?
It can be hard for us to judge someone's character when they lived in a time so different to ours, with a different set of societal rules and values. But…
Why the 2025 Snow White Signals the End of Disney Magic
At first glance, it’s just another remake. Another live-action version of a beloved classic — part of the long line of Disney’s recent nostalgia cash-ins. But here's why this one…