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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    How UB40 and “Red Red Wine” became part of the Kavanaugh news cycleHow UB40 and “Red Red Wine” became part of the Kavanaugh news cycle
    Culture

    Thanks to a now-infamous bar fight, UB40 jokes are all over your feed. Yes, that UB40.

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    Facebook says 50 million user accounts were exposed to hackersFacebook says 50 million user accounts were exposed to hackers
    Technology

    Forced to log out of Facebook? Here’s why.

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    Google is 20 years old — and ubiquitous, for better and for worseGoogle is 20 years old — and ubiquitous, for better and for worse
    Technology

    A new Doodle celebrates popular Google search terms — and sidesteps its complicated conquest of the internet.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Why “Zendaya Is Meechee” became the feel-good pop meme of the momentWhy “Zendaya Is Meechee” became the feel-good pop meme of the moment
    Culture

    This viral pop meme and its exuberant whimsy are the best thing to happen to Smallfoot.

    By Aja Romano
    Internet Culture
    Watch: John Oliver explains how Facebook is wreaking havoc overseasWatch: John Oliver explains how Facebook is wreaking havoc overseas
    Internet Culture

    The Last Week Tonight host went all-in on Facebook’s role in stoking political unrest in places like Myanmar.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Do you remember the very best meme of September?Do you remember the very best meme of September?
    Culture

    Why September 21 is so much more than a random calendar date.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    At long last, Twitter brought back chronological timelines. Here’s why they’re so beloved.At long last, Twitter brought back chronological timelines. Here’s why they’re so beloved.
    Culture

    Users are rejoicing because they can once again see the most recent tweets first.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Serial’s season 3 debut: high stakes, Shakespearean bar fights, and a return to formSerial’s season 3 debut: high stakes, Shakespearean bar fights, and a return to form
    Podcast
    Culture

    So far, the show’s new season is a knockout.

    By Aja Romano
    The fight over Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie as a gay couple, explained
    Explainers

    The history of Bert and Ernie as queer icons is a history of people being incensed by their status as queer icons.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Captain Marvel’s first trailer sees Carol Danvers going higher, farther, faster (and punching old ladies in the face)Captain Marvel’s first trailer sees Carol Danvers going higher, farther, faster (and punching old ladies in the face)
    Culture

    Our first look at Brie Larson as Carol Danvers promises aliens, origin stories, and ‘90s jokes.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Aja Romano

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