The Viral Kiss-Cam Fiasco: Why We Laugh at Human Flaws
The recent viral sensation involving a kiss-cam moment at a high-profile concert sparked widespread amusement, prompting a deeper examination into the collective human response to public spectacle…
Berkeley Instructor Unpacks Taylor Swift’s Economic Empire in New Book
Crystal Haryanto, a recent UC Berkeley alumna and instructor, has authored a groundbreaking new book, “The Glory of Giving Everything,” which intricately dissects the formidable economic machine…
Hollywood’s Unrealistic ‘Ugly’ Makeovers: When Gorgeous Stars Play Plain
The cinematic landscape has long been criticized for its persistent reliance on a perplexing trope: portraying conventionally attractive actors as “ugly” or “plain” characters, only to unveil…