Kendrick Lamar’s Half Time Show
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just a performance; it was a bold, unapologetic statement that forced America to confront its deepest social and political divisions. The show was a powerful political statement that critiqued the American Dream and highlighted the nation’s cultural divide. The performance was set against a backdrop of platforms resembling […]
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
‘The American dream’ is an unattainable idea that “the land of the free” creates opportunities for freedom and success. Changez, the protagonist of Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, knows this all too well. Moving from Pakistan, Changez attends Princeton University to seek higher education. As the novel continues, he becomes enraptured by ‘the American dream’ […]
The Montoya-Anita Affair
We’ve all heard it. The anguished yells of a Spanish man punctuated by his feet hitting wet sand as he flees a villa, desperate to catch his partner pre-bone. Reposted by ESPN, subtweeted by F1, and rinsed on many social media platforms: Temptation Island Spain’s Jose Carlos Montoya has broken the internet by running down […]
Gnar or Gnah?
If you haven’t seen the 12:46 skate video “always whānau”, go watch it now. Posted by “Always Do What You Should Do”, the video contained heavy footage from big names in the local skate scene, such as Cato Dobbs and Theo Clarke (2022 NZ Skater of The Year). Always whānau was filmed in London by […]
You Never Forget Your First – First Day
They say this about a lot of things. And by ‘they’ I mean… Nobody that I know. Forget it, actually. I stepped onto campus getting lashed at by heat, the sun leering down on me like a Ford’s high beams, which made me the little Nissan at its mercy. Maybe this analogy only works if […]
It’s 2024- Does Bro/ Girl Code still exist?
If you’re not completely familiar with ‘bro code’, or alternatively known as ‘girl code’, it’s the age-old concept that a mate should not go for someone that you’ve previously dated/seen. This is for obvious reasons, such as it obviously potentially being hurtful to your buddy and the fact that there really are enough fish in […]
Hot Girl Summer Is Around The Corner!
IT’S TIME! Start gearing up for one of the most anticipated seasons of the year—Hot Girl Summer! Here’s all the inspo you need to get in the spirit! Adventure Awaits! Forget about those freezing winter days, and instead embrace the sun! Slap on some SPF50 and go explore! Have you ever truly walked the […]
The Airport Dad Pose
I’m sure you all have some knowledge about how airport security checks around the globe changed and intensified in the early 2000s following the September 11 attacks on the United States, but have you ever thought about the changes made to the actual aeroplanes? Well, if you don’t, you’re in luck! My dad worked as […]
Wrinkles are The Best and I’ll Pop your Botox if you Disagree
Lowkey violent title, but I’m trying to work on having more opinions in life. Or just expressing them more despite counterarguments. And being confident in my opinions. And my driver’s licence. Anyway, wrinkles are dope as shit. I hate how so many products want me to stop getting them. You know the kids who use […]
What’s On My Celebrity Bingo Card?
Kylie Jenner being pregnant again! Feel like her and Mr Chalamet have been a bit too under the radar recently! Lana Del Rey and Quavo confirmed dating! I mean, there were enough hints in the ‘Tough’ music video… maybe it wasn’t just acting! Brooke Schofield and Glen Powell also confirmed to be dating. I fear […]