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Redefining “Cringe” – Unmasking the Creative Spark of Gen Z

What many might dismiss as 'weird' is a celebration of imagination and an avenue for personal growth.…

September 1, 2023

Illustration of a server being bombarded with annoying jokes or comments while on shift

10 Things Customers Say That Make Every Server Cringe

Working in the customer service industry is difficult enough as it is, but there are certain lines that can really push someone over the edge.…

July 10, 2021

Musical.ly Was Cringe, but TikTok Has More to Offer

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

We all love a little weirdness.…

November 6, 2019

A Farewell to Cringe Culture

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Toxic online laughter isn’t much of a joke.…

September 30, 2019

Snapchat’s Discover Page Is a Nest of Cringe-Worthy Nonsense

Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

One look at it proves that Snapchat should leave journalism to literally anybody else.…

June 7, 2019

‘The Try Guys’ Driving Series’ Is Eye-Opening, If a Bit Cringey

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Is driving drunk okay if it's for educational purposes? Fans are split.…

November 10, 2018

‘6 Balloons’ Gets at the Grimy, Cringey Nature of Drug Addiction

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Marja-Lewis Ryan’s film makes the despair of addiction into an arresting work of empathy.…

July 22, 2018

A Cringey #MeToo Joke Has Led a Miss Massachusetts Contender to Leave the Pageant

Cameron Andersen, New York University

As a survivor of sexual assault herself, Maude Gorman thought poorly of the tasteless skit.…

July 11, 2018

The 5 Most Cringe-Worthy Red Carpet Activism Moments from the Golden Globes

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

The Golden Globes this year is filled with nothing but cringe-worthy moments. Bad publicity is still publicity, and many people have proven it with their appearance at the event.…

January 26, 2018

Members of 'The Boys' standing next to one another.

‘The Boys’—Elevating Juvenile Source Material

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The Boys is one of the most popular shows on TV right now, but how can that be when its source material is so derided?…

May 6, 2024

For an article on the impact of the Garfield comic, an up close illustration of the iconic orange cat's low hanging eyes and iconic smirk.

Why We Love Garfield

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but this lazy orange cat has been pop culture’s constant companion.…

February 22, 2024

The Latin Lover Is Back and He Has A “Mustache Goatee Combo”

Roberto Soto

Your crush is a dud with a good barber and colonizer genes and your interest in him is based on a hollow perception of Latinidad. Oops! …

February 9, 2024

Woman giving an anatomical heart to someone while a crowd watches and records on their phones.

‘Single’s Inferno,’ Relationships and Beauty for the Audience

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Audiences react to the latest season of ‘Single’s Inferno’ and find comfort in the interpersonal drama that ensues.…

February 7, 2024

In this article, about how the 2024 remake of Tina Fey's "Mean Girls" fails to live up to the standards set by the original, a blonde woman with a black coat and a necklace of beads gives a smug smirk at the audience with a shadow lying over half her face against a blurred-out background of a brown hallway with blue lockers.

Did We Really Need a Remake of Mean Girls?

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Over 20 years since the original release of Mean Girls (2004), Tina Fey remakes the Rom-Com classic with a musical twist.…

February 6, 2024

Which Came First, Content or Creator?—Cody Ko and The ‘Button’ Phenomenon

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The success of Cody Ko’s ‘Button’ videos indicates commentary culture's huge draw on YouTube, igniting further conversation in the community.…

November 16, 2023

In a review of "Black Friend: Essays" by Ziwe, a black woman with pink hair clips and lipstickn stands with a pink sweater. The background repeats "Ziwe" in pink letters.

REVIEW: Ziwe Affirms Her Own Actions in ‘Black Friend: Essays’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The Showtime starlet’s astonishingly witty and comedic literary debut dissects the concept of being a “Black friend”.…

October 26, 2023

In an article about fantastic television episodes, Pam stares at Jim in utter disbelief and discomfort as Michael and Jan trade veiled insults across the dinner table.

Five Fantastic Television Episodes

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

These small screen masterpieces transcend their shows.…

September 11, 2023

In an article about Kevin Atwater, a user scrolls through Atwater's latest EP on a smart phone connected to earbuds.

‘Downers Grove’: Kevin Atwater Embraces Tears and Fears

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

The singer-songwriter's recent EP explores toxic masculinity, sexuality and unrequited love through soft vocals and moving verses. …

September 7, 2023

The Rise of V-Tubers: The Impact of Virtual Influencers

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

It's both awe-inspiring and slightly unnerving to witness digital masterpieces come to life through lines of code.…

August 28, 2023

Easy-A UVA Classes

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

Ace these five simple and stress-free courses at the University of Virginia. …

August 23, 2023

Find Your Perfect NFL Team Based on Your High School Clique

Daniel Reed

If you are a sports fan but have never determined which football team you should support, then your cringeworthy high school memories are here to help you.…

August 14, 2023