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A Canadian TV adaptation of a gay hockey romance, 'Heated Rivalry,' has unexpectedly captivated a vast female audience, from cynics to 'sex negative' individuals. Women are flocking to the show for its depiction of non-toxic masculinity, equality, and an escape from gendered power dynamics prevalent in heterosexual narratives, leading to a surge in interest in the 'men loving men' (MLM) romance genre.
The article explores the surprising mainstream popularity of gay hockey romance, exemplified by the TV series 'Heated Rivalry,' among a diverse female audience. It delves into why women are drawn to these stories, highlighting themes of non-toxic masculinity, consent, equality, and an escape from misogyny and gendered power imbalances prevalent in traditional romance and real-life dating.
Once thought to be dying, the traditional suit is making a surprising return in politics, spearheaded by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This article explores how his sartorial choices signal authority, relatability, and identity, challenging the suit's historical perceptions and navigating complex cultural codes.
Jimmy's Corner, a legendary Times Square dive bar founded in 1971 by former boxer Jimmy Glenn, is fighting for its survival against eviction by landlord Durst Organization, sparking a lawsuit and heartbreak among its loyal patrons.
The 'Mar-a-Lago face,' an aesthetic of overdone cosmetic surgery characterized by smooth, voluminous, and often artificial features, is experiencing a surge in popularity in Washington D.C., particularly among Trump insiders and younger political figures. This trend, linked to an influx of South Florida transplants and a perceived political deference to Trump's beauty standards, is challenging D.C. plastic surgeons, many of whom are hesitant to fulfill requests for excessively artificial enhancements. The article explores the societal and political implications of this controversial beauty standard, noting its presence among both men and women, and the phenomenon of 'perception blindness' in patients.
Dictionary.com has controversially named '6-7,' a viral and nonsensical phrase popular among teens, as its word of the year, despite its unclear meaning and the site's own confusion.
Discover how modern fascism has shed its old symbols, adopting subtle, mainstream fashion trends and coded aesthetics to normalize radical ideologies and recruit new members, often unnoticed.
Gen Z is roasting millennials on TikTok, and it's not pretty. From socks to selfies, find out what has the younger generation declaring millennials officially 'uncool'.
