Culture & Arts
A note on the character assassination of women in sitcoms
The sitcom, or situational comedy, is a genre beloved by many, perhaps for the nostalgic comfort they provide to people in their twenties who often get told “don’t worry – you’re only in your second season of Friends”, when stressed about what they’ve achieved in life. I’ve personally consumed many a sitcom, and love them […]
Chappell Roan and the “Femininomenon” of parasocial relationships: should ‘superfan’ behaviour be excused?
Piper Stevens explores how Chappell Roan’s stance on fame highlights the growing tension between fan admiration and the need for artists to set boundaries
