pop culture
Epic love stories and relationships as depicted in pop culture, though it rarely turns out like that in real life.
The Little Black Book
Chapter 3: ◆◆◆ Turn The Next Page I bet you know what I did. Go on take a guess. Of course, I went back to Greggs. Not just for lunch but a steak out indeed. Yes, I waited around and followed her like a slithering snake hiding in the darkness of tall trees, waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting prey. I had to. What manner of a woman is she? AliceWorldWonder15, so oblivious, living in a world that is only consists of Frappuccino’s and lounging around in Zara basics. Parading her wealth around like it is a pedigree show dog. Again, I ask what manner of a woman is she? What does that even mean?
By Jelly B Birthmark Beauté5 years ago in Humans
The chemical reaction to male femininity
https://www.bexthackery.co.uk/post/the-chemical-reaction-to-male-femininity I had a theory that since the dawn of time, cis and heterosexual women have been attracted to the feminine in men. The typically feminine - the vulnerable, the caring, and the promiscuous flirt. That theory was confirmed this week at the Grammys 2021, when every cis, heterosexual woman went quiet behind their phone screens wondering whether they want to be Harry Styles, or if they too want their boyfriends to sport a mint-coloured feather boa, some are even sat questioning whether that makes them a lot less hetro, and a lot more gay.
By Bex Thackery5 years ago in Humans
#1 Writing Prompt Challenge
* In honor of St. Patrick's Day 2021, here is a fun little story! Wow, how did I get here? I’ve never seen a grassy hill this green and lush before. The hills race so far into the distance that I can’t see anything beyond them; I don’t know where they end. Turning around, I survey my surroundings. behind me is a clump of bushes sprouting little yellow flowers. They look like the yellow flowers from Animal Crossing; I think they’re called Camellia flowers.
By Victoria Ward5 years ago in Humans
Podcasting With A Purpose
On the morning of June 7, 2020, the sun rose, illuminating the newly renovated signs at the major entry points to Appomattox County, Virginia, just as it had for decades. These signs convey a powerful message, reading: “Where Our Nation Reunited.” One hundred and fifty-five years ago, on April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant beneath an apple tree in Appomattox County; signaling the end of the long and bitter American Civil War. This event took place many lifetimes before, however, on the seventh day of June in the year 2020, the sun rose on a community and a nation that some might say was as divided as it was on that fateful afternoon so many years ago.
By Samantha Morton5 years ago in Humans
At Least We Don’t Have to Worry About These Things
As a kid, growing up in the sixties, I watched a lot of television. Probably not more than 12 hours a day, which didn’t seem like so much. Of course, we only had 3 channels, but I couldn’t watch more than one at a time, so that didn’t matter. I didn’t know anyone who had more than one TV.
By Darryl Brooks5 years ago in Humans
Let's Be Real...It's Not Everything
Fine, fine...I'll go ahead and admit it. During two low points in 2020, I had delved deeper than usual into the Zodiac and tarot via watching others read tarot cards on Youtube. I did this out of cowardice because I didn't want to find a direct solution to my problems at the time; I basically just wanted to covertly figure out what others in my life may be thinking or doing based on their sign when I should have simply talked to them directly. As I said, it was a low point for me. And, yeah, I did feel stupid when I looked into it.
By Jackie Barrows5 years ago in Humans
Why some people decide to travel the world alone and the beauty of it.
Travelling around the U.K. or any other country can be a very liberating, happy yet challenging, and sometimes lonely thing to do. It does not matter if you are with your family or a solo traveller.
By Trina Tuthill5 years ago in Humans
Dirty Underwear and Scarves from Elvis
My grandfather never told me how he came into possession of Elvis’ scarf. The pale blue scarf was in decent shape lying on the kitchen table next to a faded yellow advertisement of the 1975 New Year’s Eve show in Detroit, Michigan. Beside the scarf were two Hummel figures, a hiking boy and a girl sitting with an umbrella. Dan, my older brother, ate cereal against the counter with a smile on his face.
By Jason Wallace5 years ago in Humans
Picture This: Holy. Freakin'. Crap.
Picture this: Your 26, and just unlocked the front door to your apartment, step son in tow to make it inside the living room before you do. He pulls it off, his backpack being hurled into the couch that's on the other side of the room.
By Tristan Palmer5 years ago in Humans
Lady Luck
Never has there been such a moment where country music sounds so damn bad. ‘Give me a break’ I think as I turn the volume down. I look back to the road and catch my reflection in the rear-view mirror. A clown-face stares back; a portrait of stupidity.
By Sophie Lovell Anderson5 years ago in Humans
