That last paragraph is exactly how I feel. People aren't OK with a kind superhero who loves dogs and saves babies? What the hell is happening? And yes, the casting was fantastic. As much as I'm done with movies like this, I'll probably be watching the Fantastic Four movie too... I love an air conditioned afternoon sometimes.
“I find the “Superman is too woke” conversation very funny. Go read the news. Make yourself pasta. Add too much parmesan cheese. Stare at your reflection in the mirror and sound out the words “Superman is too woke” and realize how silly you look. Jesus.” Made me chuckle 😂 excellent ending
You’re right to focus on the Colbert thing. It’s really just a more public incident in a long line of corporate capitulation to a wanna be (and admittedly, more and more successful at being a) dictator.
So thank you for the nuance on the Astronomer debacle. I’ve done some terrible things in my lifetime and deeply regret them (and have made amends to those harmed as best I can), even though I was never publicly caught or canceled. I would hate for those decisions to define the rest of my life. There’s something there to be said about the wealthy acting with impunity, but it’s not like we haven’t had THAT discussion ad nauseum. (See above)
I’m sitting in the Lisbon airport reading this and wanted to first thank you for the thoughtful piece (you connection to public mocking and Gen-Z’s fear of being cringe is exactly it) and second to say I hope you enjoyed Portugal!
I have seem the Concert. I saw it with my dad. I love how it was described as a Russian comedy, because relative to comedy’s from other countries it’s not that funny. But very touching and beautiful.
I get your reasoning, I do, but I also have to say that your PR skits gave me such joy!
Agreed, and agreed!
I would've loved a "Astronomer PR, this is Astrid..." skit on Instagram to really seal up the story for me ;) lol
Same here! That rare intersection of smart and entertaining :)
That last paragraph is exactly how I feel. People aren't OK with a kind superhero who loves dogs and saves babies? What the hell is happening? And yes, the casting was fantastic. As much as I'm done with movies like this, I'll probably be watching the Fantastic Four movie too... I love an air conditioned afternoon sometimes.
“I find the “Superman is too woke” conversation very funny. Go read the news. Make yourself pasta. Add too much parmesan cheese. Stare at your reflection in the mirror and sound out the words “Superman is too woke” and realize how silly you look. Jesus.” Made me chuckle 😂 excellent ending
You’re right to focus on the Colbert thing. It’s really just a more public incident in a long line of corporate capitulation to a wanna be (and admittedly, more and more successful at being a) dictator.
So thank you for the nuance on the Astronomer debacle. I’ve done some terrible things in my lifetime and deeply regret them (and have made amends to those harmed as best I can), even though I was never publicly caught or canceled. I would hate for those decisions to define the rest of my life. There’s something there to be said about the wealthy acting with impunity, but it’s not like we haven’t had THAT discussion ad nauseum. (See above)
I’m sitting in the Lisbon airport reading this and wanted to first thank you for the thoughtful piece (you connection to public mocking and Gen-Z’s fear of being cringe is exactly it) and second to say I hope you enjoyed Portugal!
I have seem the Concert. I saw it with my dad. I love how it was described as a Russian comedy, because relative to comedy’s from other countries it’s not that funny. But very touching and beautiful.
Nicholas Hoult forever 👏
a perfect ending
Superman is DC not Marvel
Yep, I know! Still superheroes though :)
I miss your skits soo much !!! Like the Coldplay meme’s and the Bernie Sanders with the mittens…. So much joy !!!
Love the last bit in particular! (Comment for the algorithm 😉)