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The Paradox of Female Characters

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In my adolescent years, I found myself captivated by Marvel comics that showcased women with perfect athletic figures, ready to combat evil in capes, tight bras, and high boots. Reflecting on it now, I'm puzzled by the absurdity that eluded me back then; it's as if my teenage brain was temporarily hijacked by raging hormones. The ongoing production of countless illustrations featuring buxom babes in bikinis wielding big guns, created by artists worldwide (think frank Frazetta, Simon Bisley, ) leaves me with the curious fascination men have with characters like Lara Croft, Red Sonja, Ultra-Violet, Aeon Flux, Sheena, Xena, Big Barda, Jean Grey, She-Hulk, and more. There's something strangely alluring about the combination of sex appeal and danger that keeps us hooked. However, as I mature, it becomes evident that finding arousal in such material is not only silly but also misleading and, frankly, quite stupid.  We need to question the logic behind being stirred by these imag

Keyboard Cat is dead (RIP)

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I had to check

Keyboard cat upgrade

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Keyboard Cat is a popular internet meme who appeared on YouTube back in 2007. His real name was 'Fatso' and he was playing an upbeat tune on an electronic keyboard. The video became viral due to the combination of the catchy music and the comical image of the cat. The meme did well with 'fail videos'. I felt like it needed an upgrade from this picture To this

Skipping College to Be TikTok Famous

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Gen Z Followers following ...  Gen Z Internet celebrity what could possibly go wrong?! With motto like 'The feed must be fed.' and 'The worse feeling is to become irrelevant.' The relationship between Gen Z influencers and their followers usually is complex and sometimes even toxic, in the age of tik tok and instagram and the constant demand for attention and validation. This dynamic can create a pressure-filled environment where the influencer feels compelled to go to extreme lengths to maintain popularity and gain views. Influencers rely heavily on their fan base for success. Followers play a crucial role in supporting their favorite artists by watching their livestream, purchasing their merchandise, and posting back and force, reblogging, tweeting, etc ...  In return, followers expect a personal connection and engagement from the influencer. And that is the big fantasy on social media platforms: the unspoken expectation, as followers now have direct access to their i