A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E70: Manic Pixie Goth GF – the Commodification of Alt Girls in Media

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Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Guests:

Another Bad Salad (@anotherbadsald on tiktok and youtube) aka the Bob’s Burger’s lady

It’s not a phase mom, this is who I am!

Adrie and guest Holly (anotherbadsalad) dig into the "manic pixie goth girl" — the pop culture archetype of the politically-charged, aesthetically-consumed goth girl in teen and animated media, and why her actual beliefs almost always get tossed aside in favor of her look. From Ally Sheedy's makeover in The Breakfast Club to Jane Lane vs. Daria, Marceline's emotional labor in Adventure Time, Debbie Hyman in American Dad, the Hex Girls, and the underrated Wendell & Wild — they trace how goth girls get fetishized, disposed, tied to trauma, and rarely allowed to just be. Plus: the racialization of goth aesthetics, the goth-to-supernatural pipeline, and why the Catholic Church is actually very goth.

Topics: goth girl trope, manic pixie dream girl, media criticism, animated media, fetishization, teen media, Daria, Danny Phantom, Teen Titans, American Dad, Wendell & Wild, fandom, representation, goth aesthetics

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

  • The Vampire Kisses series by Ellen Schreiber
  • Leech by Hiron Ennes

Television:

  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
  • MTV’s Downtown
  • O’Grady

Film:

  • The Craft
  • Forbidden Fruits

Past Episodes:

  • E45: Once You Go Alien
  • E49: A Thin Line Between Love & Hate
  • E54: Gay Twitches! Gay Twitches!

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E69: Leave Room for My God Complex – Kink Panic and the New Puriteens

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Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Leave room for Jesus, but it’s a 20 year old virgin on tiktok.

Adrie and Stitch dig into how purity culture is making a comeback — not just from the religious right, but from within progressive fandom and online spaces — and why the result looks eerily similar from both ends of the political spectrum. They explore the "SVU-ification" of media, the rise of kink-shaming in fandom, why nuance is dead on the internet, and how algorithm-driven outrage is producing a generation that can't sit with discomfort — let alone articulate it. From discourse about problematic romance fiction and RPF, to the harassment of actors for being straight, to the hot takes on God of War's Bexy, this episode asks: are we actually protecting anyone, or are we just doing purity culture from the left?

Topics: purity culture, fandom discourse, kink-shaming, consent language, SVU, romance fiction, RPF, problematic faves, fanfic, AO3, Heated Rivalry, and more.

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Fiction:

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E68: Graphic Romance – Hot Girls Read Webtoons Too

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Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

And what if I said erotica is a social good?

From ukiyo-e erotica and Tijuana Bibles to webtoons and Kickstarter comics, Stitch and Adrie trace the surprisingly rich history of graphic romance. They cover the rise and fall of 1950s romance comics, the Comics Code's self-inflicted wounds, the erasure of Black and queer stories, and how manga, indie publishers, and the internet finally gave readers the romantic and erotic comics they actually wanted.

Topics: romance comics history, Comics Code Authority, Fredric Wertham, manga and shojo, graphic novels, webtoons, queer comics, Jackie Ormes, Women in Refrigerators, Kickstarter adult comics

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

Non-Fiction:

  • Comic Book Women: Characters, Creators, and Culture in the Golden Age by Peyton Brunet and Blair Davis with an introduction by Trina Robbins
  • Love on the Racks: A History of American Romance Comics by Michelle Nolan
  • Sequential Crush
  • Race and Romance from Love Between the Covers

Podcasts:

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E67: Kill Your Alpha Holes – The Rise of the Dark Romance Antihero

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Hosted by:

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Guests:

Ella Dawson (@brosandprose on bsky and instagram) is an NYC-based sex and culture critic and the author of But How Are You, Really, a romance novel about college reunions and millennial angst. She is also the host of the Rebel Ever After podcast about progressive romance novels.

If I’m going to suffer at the hands of a man, I would at least like a little narrative consistency.

Hosts Adrie and Stitch explore the history of the romance hero — from bodice-ripping pirates to soft cinnamon rolls — and why the sociopath anti-hero is making a loud, alarming comeback. Then they sit down with Ella Dawson (Rebel Ever After podcast, But How Are You Really?) to talk about why readers are drawn to these narratives, what the rise of dark romance says about hetero pessimism and the modern dating landscape, the genre collapse between erotica and romance, and why asking "why do you like what you like?" shouldn't be a threat.

Topics: dark romance, alpha heroes, romance tropes, genre criticism, consent in fiction, BookTok, feminist theory

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

  • The Songs of Submission series by CD Reiss
  • The Right to Bear Arms by Vivienne Savage
  • To Conquer a Highlander by Mary Wine
  • The Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
  • Devoured: The Serpent and the Pomegranate by Eunren and Gamjajeon
  • One Night Only by seowoo
  • Love is an Illusion: the Queen by Fargo
  • Steel Under Silk by snob
  • The Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
  • Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee
  • Willing Prey by Allie Oleander
  • Back for Seconds by Betty Corello

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E66: Make Me Want You

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Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Unfortunately, romance wouldn’t sell as well if the FMCs blocked the MMC every time he was annoying.

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

Non-Fiction:

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E65: That’s My Emotional Support Cinnamon Roll

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Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

The pandemic emotionally dysregulated me and all I got was this cozy romance novel.

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

  • The Brown Sisters trilogy by Talia Hibbert
  • Necking by Chris Salvatore
  • Tusked at Midnight by Sylvie Stray
  • The Claws & Cubicle series by Kate Prior
  • Adults’ Picture Book by Kei Itoi
  • Hawk & March by Charlie Amen
  • Bless by Yukino Sonoyama

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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Manga Monday: We Are Not Beasts

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Creator: Shoko Rakuta

Demographic: BL/Boys Love

Themes: Omegaverse, Romantic Comedy, High School Romance,

Status: Complete (single volume)

Published By: Brite Publishing via Renta

LINK

Official Summary:

Onizuka Raita and his younger brother Fuuta are infamous at their school for being two tough alphas who aren’t afraid to kick ass. It’s also public knowledge that the brothers are totally down bad for the delicate and pretty omega, Kazusa. Despite his dainty appearance and sweet face, Kazusa has an unshakable sense of justice and chivalry. More than anything, he wants to be strong and live life on his own terms—not just as some helpless omega who needs protecting.

But everything changes when Kazusa goes into heat for the first time. Even more shocking? His doctor announces that Kazusa’s fated mate is likely somewhere close by!

So what happens when Kazusa’s suppressants mysteriously go missing…and his heat hits while he’s alone with the Onizuka brothers? Can he fight off fate—and his own instincts?

Thinky Thoughts

Normally, it’s hard to find an omegaverse book that I don’t like.

I eat, sleep, breathe, and dream about omegaverse… and I’m easy to please, at that.

On the surface, We Are Not Beasts does a lot that I should like.

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A Stitch Is Moving

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I’ve been putting this off for a few days, but… I’m going to need a lot of help with the literal act of moving bcuz living paycheck2paycheck doesn’t leave room for savings.

While I will be able to pay my rent at my new place (especially if I can get a part time job 4 bills) the current total is 3607 (security and admin due on move-in, movers and cleaners, last bit of rent at current place, and packing materials) and over half of that is due at move-in on June 19th.

a) I may also have to pay to transfer my utilities/pay 2 bills at once there’ll be a 2 week overlap but I’ll find that out closer to July 7th which is my move OUT day at the current place.

b) thought about doing a gfm but then got too anxious

c) i am actively looking for freelance/weekend work

If you can help, the best ways to do so are:

A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E64: What’s Your Y/N?

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Hosted by:

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I accidentally made eye contact with Y/N and now HR is asking me to clean out my desk.

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

  • Love and Deepspace (yes, the entire mobile game)

Non-Fiction:

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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[Webtoon Wednesday] The Rogue Producer Survives as an Idol

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  • Title: The Rogue Producer Survives as an Idol
  • Author/Story: Moonjin (original novel), Uzupotato (adaptation)
  • Artist: HUBAE
  • Rating: All Ages
  • Genre: Drama, Contemporary, Transmigration, Idols, Celebrity,
  • Hosted On: Tapas
  • Official Link(s): English

Official Summary:

Seo Hoyoon, the genius producer of a popular idol survival show, is infamous for his sharp tongue and coldheartedness. Cursed by a trainee for it, he wakes up as a member of a flop idol group called “The Dawn.” To avoid being stuck in this parallel world forever, Hoyoon must make his group top-tier… but with the competitive industry and challenging tasks, it won’t be easy. With his wits, know-how, and a little help from those around him, will this producer-turned-idol make it big?

My Thoughts:

If you’re an idol fan, you know all about evil editing.

In a flash, your fave can go from a pathetic but pretty underdog to a manipulative monster playing everyone involved. Who amongst us hasn’t tried to watch a survival show only to leave, disheartened because your favorite was treated poorly? Mnet’s evil editing is legendary, after all.

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E63: I Got a Pocket Full of Cheap Books

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Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

Quit tellin' everyone I"m dead!

Reading Recommendations:

Fiction:

  • The Highlander series by Karen Marie Moning
  • The Love at Stake series by Kerrelyn Sparks
  • The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger
  • The Fallen Angels series by JR Ward
  • The Argeneau Vampires series by Lynsay Sands
  • The Psy/Changeling series by Nalini Singh
  • The Guildhunters series by Nalini Singh
  • Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
  • The Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon
  • Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal

Non-Fiction:

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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“Classic” Fandom Did This Too: Being “Weird” About Fic/Fic Writers

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I saw this tweet while on extra priv yesterday and it made me think about how much we have forgotten (because it’s easier or because it’s been deleted) about what fandoms have always been about.

I used to call it presentism when people were like “oh man, fandom used to be [nice/non-judgemental/cool with everything people shipped], but that’s not the correct word for that.

What we’re seeing isn’t people layering modern ideals or languages onto the past, but rather pretending that the past was perfect to begin with.

But to start, @noctuababy is VERY correct that modern fic discourse – and modern fandom as a whole – does treat fic writers separate from fans in a way that doesn’t make sense. Because they don’t treat these writers as fellow fans or as celebrities you’re unfortunately parasocial about. Instead, fic and therefore fic authors are a product – ranging from something addictive (like a drug where you get the shakes if you can’t get it when you want it) to a book/pop culture made professionally – that can be consumed, dissected, or complained about in public without care for the fact that authors are amongst them.

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A new episode of Pages & Prejudice is available – E62: Ship War of Theseus

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Hosted by:

Adrie Rose (@adrierising on bsky, twitter, instagram, & tiktok)

Stitch (@stitch on bsky, @stitchmediamix on instagram)

It is these damn phones.

Music: ⁠⁠HOLY MOLY⁠⁠ by Shane Ivers

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