© Nicolas Regnier ‘Male fantasies, male fantasies, is everything run by male fantasies? Up on a pedestal or down on your knees, it’s all a male fantasy: that you’re strong enough to take what they dish out, or else too weak to do anything about it. Even pretending you aren’t catering to male fantasies isContinue reading “Margaret, the Males aren’t Gazing: The Man in my Head Keeps Torturing Me”
Category Archives: Marijne Ottenheym
Procrastination and Productivity
© Rose Wong Everything in my life feels like a chore that I need to check off my list. I like sleeping as much as the next person. It’s generally one of the most prominent practices in a human being’s life; according to some studies the average person spends about a third of their lifetime,Continue reading “Procrastination and Productivity”
The Aesthetic is: An Identity Crisis Based on a Wealth Problem
© Der Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer by Casper David Friedrich When I was younger I had dreams of becoming a fashion designer but I had no real game plan so I never pursued them. It’s one of those childhood dreams like becoming a professional football player, a pop star, or an actor that once youContinue reading “The Aesthetic is: An Identity Crisis Based on a Wealth Problem”
In Defense of Chick Lits and Chick Flicks: Being “Like Other Girls” is Okay
© 10 Things I hate About You (1999) If you look up the definition of “chick flick” on Google, then it’s defined as follows: “chick flick – Noun, Derogatory – Informal: A film that appeals mainly to young women”. A genre thought of as futile and stereotypical, which allegedly fills women’s heads with the wildestContinue reading “In Defense of Chick Lits and Chick Flicks: Being “Like Other Girls” is Okay”
“Scarily Accurate” TikTok Tarot Readings
Image © Flutes Loot – A deep dive on the internet and a good conversation with like-minded friends and you might end up here: WitchTok—the spiritual side of TikTok that will turn even sceptics into semi-believers. The TikTok algorithm is made up of several different categories and genres that are as specific as they canContinue reading ““Scarily Accurate” TikTok Tarot Readings”
Celebrity Crushes; Fanfiction and Platonic Adoration
Ellen Group Selfie at Oscars – 2014@TheEllenShow/Twitter – Be honest, at one point in your life you’ve had a crush on a celebrity. And that’s totally normal! I’ve had plenty. Hell, I still have celebrity crushes to this day. I’m not sure if they go away with age; if I ask my parents if theyContinue reading “Celebrity Crushes; Fanfiction and Platonic Adoration”
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