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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    A Star Is Born has a problem with consentA Star Is Born has a problem with consent
    Culture

    The film positions a woman’s stardom as something that happens to a man.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Stephen King has spent half a century scaring us, but his legacy is so much more than horrorStephen King has spent half a century scaring us, but his legacy is so much more than horror
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    It’s a big year for King adaptations, but the movies only tell part of the story.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    How a mom’s “This Is My Son” anti-feminist brag went viral — and completely backfiredHow a mom’s “This Is My Son” anti-feminist brag went viral — and completely backfired
    Culture

    One family’s viral #HimToo feud gave us the best meme of the week so far.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Banksy’s shredded Sotheby’s art was a rebuke of empty consumerism from a masterBanksy’s shredded Sotheby’s art was a rebuke of empty consumerism from a master
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    Banksy was trolling the art world long before he shredded his own painting.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    How YouTube icon Hank Green found hope in a story of viral fame, politics, and giant robotsHow YouTube icon Hank Green found hope in a story of viral fame, politics, and giant robots
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    Hank Green’s debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, shows what he’s learned about internet fame.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Taylor Swift just broke her noted silence on politics to endorse 2 Tennessee DemocratsTaylor Swift just broke her noted silence on politics to endorse 2 Tennessee Democrats
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    “I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love,” Swift wrote on Instagram.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    SNL’s Pete Davidson responds to Kanye West’s pro-Trump rant: “make Kanye 2006 again”SNL’s Pete Davidson responds to Kanye West’s pro-Trump rant: “make Kanye 2006 again”
    Culture

    “Being mentally ill is not an excuse to act like a jackass,” Davidson said.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    SNL tries — and fails — to find humor in Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmationSNL tries — and fails — to find humor in Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation
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    The cold open of a lackluster episode focused on Republican senators partying in the GOP locker room.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    A Meme Is BornA Meme Is Born
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    Why the Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper remake of a Hollywood classic is inspiring the internet.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The rise of the wholesome internet memeThe rise of the wholesome internet meme
    Culture

    Dank no more: internet memes are evolving from edgy to cute.

    By Aja Romano