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Isolated Storms
The storm outside is ascending-fierce and beautiful At moments like these My heart longs for you The lightning sparks Are as crisp and raw as ours And the low rumbling…
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Sideways Glances
Lightning struck And I was hooked We locked eyes in a passing glance Too nervous to showToo self-conscious to tell I melted into the floor You drifted to me And…
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Kevin Smith and Clerks’ Love Letter to Pop Culture
Essay originally written for ASU MCO 240: Media Issues in American Pop Culture. (Updated for 2025).Kevin Smith is an inspirational force of nature that many aspiring filmmakers can continue to…
Posted inRetro Quizzes
Do You Have a Sixth Sense? 🎱🧙
Find out if you've got special ESP powers just waiting to be developed. 1. Ever wake up just before your alarm? ⏰ a. I barely wake up after the alarm's…
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What Kind of Shoe are You? 🩰👟
Read on to meet your "sole" mate. 1. When someone asks what your favorite class is, you're quick to answer:a. Sociology. b. Study Hall.c. Gym.d. Art. 2. If you had…
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Bring Back Butterfinger BB’s!
Lately I have been reminiscing and craving an iconic treat from my childhood, the fantastic (and never forgotten) Butterfinger BB's. They have, perhaps, one of the most memorable food advertising…
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What Kind of Car are You? 🚗
What's your dream destination?a. The Colorado Rockies. 🏔️b. Hawaii.🌋🌺🌴c. Paris, but of course! 🗼🥐🍷d. Vegas, baby. 🎲🏜️🎰 Which dare would you take?a. Running outside in the cold- in my undies!…
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Censorship and the American Film Industry
I will never forget watching this film trailer for the very first time. Nearly 20 years later it feels more relevant than ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqve6jw7f08 You may have heard of the…
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A Mother’s Slasher Son: Violence and the Family in Psycho and Friday the 13th
Essay originally written for ASU FMS 360: Topic: Horror Films. Original Vintage Movie Posters Original Vintage Movie Posters “In a child's eyes, a mother is a goddess. She can be…
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The Secret Life of the American Teenager: A Nostalgic Reflection on Mid-2010s Fashion
Photo: Fanpop Photo: Huffpost The Secret Life of the American Teenager is a teen drama series that premiered on ABC Family (now Freeform) on July 1st, 2008, and followed teenage…