Jay Kobayashi
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A starving writer from LA who aspires to be plagiarized one day. I like to write about academic pieces that identifies philosophy and psychology in pop culture, and sometimes random fun pieces that interests me or the algorithm!
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How Netflix’s “Beef” Explores The Dangers Of Emotional Suppression
A24’s latest ten part comedy drama series Beef, featuring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong is a self-destructive tale of two people who find solace in getting revenge at each other after a road rage incident gets a little out of hand. The show tells an amazing story that not only highlights common cultural and generational problems Asian Americans face, but it explicitly showcases the dangers and effects of long term emotional suppression.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Geeks
Is "One Piece" Super Deep Or Is It Taken Out Of Context?
The other day, I came across a clip on my Instagram feed about a group of guys talking about how One Piece is a super political leftist anime. Naturally, I got curious as hell and tracked down the source to get the full context and while I can see how their interpretation of One Piece has a lot of political themes, the thing that interested me the most was how one of them said that it was the author’s intention of making it this political. So, in this article, let’s explore whether or not if One Piece is intentional super deep and political or if people are taking it way out of context.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Geeks
Why Adult LEGO Sets Are A Nostalgic Filled Guilty Pleasure
Lego sets have long been a beloved pastime for children, but in recent years, the popularity of adult-oriented Lego sets has exploded. These sets has captured everybody’s attention for its complex nostalgic designs. To this day, these adult Lego sets have become a hobby for many adults and in this article we’ll take a deep look at this hobby and understand the appeal behind this nostalgic filled guilty pleasure.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Geeks
How Star Wars Is Retroactively Making The Sequel Trilogy Good
The Star Wars franchise has been one of the most successful and influential franchises in the history of cinema. However, the sequel trilogy that was released from 2015 to 2019 has been a controversial topic, because while they were commercially successful, they received universal mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. To fix this, the Star Wars franchise has been trying to make the sequel trilogy more relevant and appealing to fans through its TV shows, such as The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, and future television shows.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Geeks
Why People Are Terrible At Being Empathetic
We hear about it, we think about it, but do we actually practice it? Yes, I am talking about empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It is a crucial part of being human as it allows us to connect with and care for one another. While you might be thinking, ‘How hard is it to be empathetic?’ you would be surprised by hard it can be for some people.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Humans
