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Like…I can think of quite a few tech companies that would earn a shit ton of good will if they helped fund a major transportation system, but that’s never gonna happen!

28.02.2026 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

As far as I know, quite a few billionaires and tech companies still exist in the bay, and yet the underfunded BART is under threat of shutting down a bunch of stations within the next few years. So…I’m not really sure their presence matters all that much to the average person.

28.02.2026 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I noticed that too. The bachelorettes always just look like insta-ready sleepovers for grown women. The men at least get to do real activities, even if those activities are also pretty mid.

28.02.2026 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One would think that 10 seasons in, Netflix would've upped the budget by now for these LOVE IS BLIND bachelor/bachelorette parties. Looks hella basic and depressing; I do not believe that they are actually enjoying themselves!

28.02.2026 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I will give him some credit: He had good strategy. But also, and especially: literally everyone but maybe two people wanted to jump his bones

27.02.2026 05:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never trust overalls and a smile

27.02.2026 05:39 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Maura Higgins wears a black bustier, black cap, and black sleeve-length gloves on TRAITORS S4. Caption: β€œOh dear god.”

Maura Higgins wears a black bustier, black cap, and black sleeve-length gloves on TRAITORS S4. Caption: β€œOh dear god.”

Maura Higgins wears a black bustier, black cap, and black sleeve-length gloves on TRAITORS S4. Caption: β€œI’m a fool.”

Maura Higgins wears a black bustier, black cap, and black sleeve-length gloves on TRAITORS S4. Caption: β€œI’m a fool.”

Maura represents the last 10 years of American politics; no I will not explain myself further

27.02.2026 05:37 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is one of the best movies I saw last year, and will very likely be one of the best movies released this year.

26.02.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hard agree, been saying this since the nominations. In what world!!??

25.02.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On Criterion channel! (until the end of the month, I think)

25.02.2026 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, I want all of Chantel’s outfits. So fucking FLY

25.02.2026 07:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ariyan A. Johnson stands in front of the Flatbush Ave subway sign in JUST ANOTHR GIRL ON THE IRT, wearing a multicolored bucket hat, a lime green tee, and a black jumper

Ariyan A. Johnson stands in front of the Flatbush Ave subway sign in JUST ANOTHR GIRL ON THE IRT, wearing a multicolored bucket hat, a lime green tee, and a black jumper

Rewatched JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE IRT tonight instead of doing something else and I love it, happy BLACK HISTORY MONTH to meeeeeeee

25.02.2026 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 99    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

They now look like cousins of Bratz

24.02.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why American Girl’s First Black Doll Had to Be Born a Slave In February, the American Girl brand, beloved for its expansive (and expensive) line of books, toys, and clothing, made an announcement: A new doll in...

Will shamelessly use this bit of weird-ass news to re-up a reported feature I did a decade ago about how a committee of black scholars advised o the creation of Addy. The look and texture of her hair was definitely carefully considered:

slate.com/culture/2016...

24.02.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Modern Looks, Smaller Sizes: American Girl Dolls Get a Makeover

Omg they gave Addy Walker slicked-down baby hairs lololololol 😭 🫠

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/s...

24.02.2026 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

OMG. Can we ever just have nice things???

23.02.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, that's certainly part of it -- to some extent, you have to pay to play. But then there are so many other factors, especially rank-choice voting, which also need to be considered when talking about the outcomes.

23.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you have genuinely managed to avoid the various DISCOURSESℒ️re: the nominees this year -- I'm legit happy for you!

23.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are just so many factors to consider. On top of everything else (biases, etc.), it was a genuinely strong year for movies, and while I would love the three SINNERS stars to win their categories, some other nominated performances were great too in different ways (Hawke, Moura, and Fanning esp.)

23.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whatever happens, SINNERS (and probably a handful of other Oscar-nominated movies this year, like THE SECRET AGENT) will stand the test of time.

23.02.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I've already made peace with the fact that SINNERS will likely strike out in many, if not most categories, especially performance. It took me a really long time to get here, but my emotional investment in awards season overall these days only goes as deep as what's required of me for my job.

23.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I can understand that. But I think we also need to unpack how that association with blackness was formed for this particular person, and how that might affect black people he encounters. I don't have an answer; I just hope at least as much grace is given to Lindo and Jordan for however they feel.

22.02.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BAFTAs Host Alan Cumming Asks for β€˜Understanding’ as Tourette Syndrome Campaigner John Davidson Shouts β€˜Strong Language’ and Slurs at Winners and Presenters BAFTAs host Alan Cumming addresses outbursts from Tourette's campaigner John Davidson, who is the inspiration for nominated film 'I Swear.'

I’m not going to pretend as if I’ve ever thought much about Tourette’s. I would like to understand if it’s β€œnormal” for someone who has it to shout β€œnigger” when suddenly in the presence of a black person (as opposed to just exclaiming it randomly)

variety.com/2026/film/aw...

22.02.2026 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. Like...how??? (I know how, but still, like...HOW????)

20.02.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg no and I want it to stay that way 😭

20.02.2026 04:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Woody, Buzz & co. have officially had more existential crises than I ever hope to have in a lifetime

19.02.2026 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ok my pick would be Sally’s fake orgasm scene in Katz’s Deli

19.02.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Leaping and spinning to the genius lyricism of MLK is *SO DEEP*

*finger snaps applause*

19.02.2026 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah. I’ve seen a dance to β€œI Have a Dream,” and it was suuuuper cringe 🫠

19.02.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

I realize this doesn't actually answer your question, but it seems like something that comes and goes in the various dance and dance-adjacent spaces. I'm fairly certain this happened on So You Think You Can Dance and/or Dance Moms...

19.02.2026 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0