Nov 17Member-onlyDid Disney ruin ‘Snow White’ by ‘woke-washing’ it?When it comes to Disney classics, no movie is immune from getting a live-action adaptation. The Jungle Book, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid have already been remade, so it was only a matter of time before Snow White got a modern retelling. In the modern era, casting and…Movies6 min readMovies6 min read
Oct 19Member-onlyWatching Netflix’s top shows has sextupled in price since 2018A lot can change in five years, and one of those things is the cost of streaming your favorite shows. In 2018, Netflix users could log on and binge The Office, Friends, New Girl, Gilmore Girls, and Fraiser without needing to change services. …Streaming5 min readStreaming5 min read
Oct 5Member-onlyIt’s been six year, and Touch ID is still superior to Face IDThe release of the iPhone 15 has been fairly underwhelming. General consensus: Don’t rush out and buy it. Beyond the USB-C port, there wasn’t a whole lot new. But, I wasn’t looking for anything new, and I was still disappointed. I wanted something old. I had my fingers crossed for…Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Sep 15Member-onlyThis is how the dollar menu diesLooking for a good deal? You probably won’t find it on a fast food dollar menu. That’s because true dollar menus with $1 items have essentially become a thing of the past. Throughout the bulk of the 2000s and 2010s, $1 deals were a staple at fast food restaurants. Whether…Business7 min readBusiness7 min read
Aug 18Member-onlyFive Toxic Traits I Developed Thanks to ‘Hustle Culture’Five years ago, I felt lost. My career wasn’t moving in the direction I hoped, and I was searching for advice anywhere I could. This led me down internet rabbit holes that seemed to promise a new life with career growth and limitless potential. …Hustle5 min readHustle5 min read
Aug 11Member-onlyWhy Don’t People Want TOMS Anymore?One decade ago, TOMS was stepping toward world domination. The footwear brand was known for its distinct espadrilles and its “buy one, give one” model. Each time someone bought a pair of shoes, another pair was donated to a child in need. In the early 2010s, wearing TOMS was a…Business5 min readBusiness5 min read
Jul 30Member-onlyAre People Finally Sick of New Music?If someone asked you for 2023’s song of the summer, what would you say? Answers will vary, but based on Billboard, Morgan Wallen’s Last Night has spent the most weeks atop the Hot 100 — despite being released in February 2023. …Music7 min readMusic7 min read
Jul 11Member-onlyAre we wrong about Bud Light’s Dylan Mulvaney Scandal?Wassup with Budweiser? The beer brand has found itself at the center of controversy, and it stems from an advertising campaign featuring trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney. In March, the social media star celebrated the first anniversary of coming out as trans and “day 365 of girlhood.” So, Budweiser sent her…Marketing6 min readMarketing6 min read
Jun 21Member-onlyFive products that warned Apple that people don’t want the Vision ProThe future is looking digital. Apple revealed the Apple Vision Pro at its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, introducing the world to its first venture into spatial computing. The announcement came with many surprises, but none greater than the price tag. At its launch in early 2024, the Vision Pro will…Apple7 min readApple7 min read
Jun 8Member-onlyShoplifting has become retail’s latest trend, and you’re probably paying for itEverything is getting really expensive, so a discount sounds nice. The latest promotion: 100% off. Of course, that’s too good to be true, and it isn’t true, legally. However, legality hasn’t been stopping people from the occasional five-finger discount. …Retail6 min readRetail6 min read