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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Sports
    The good, the bad, and the weird of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyThe good, the bad, and the weird of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
    Sports

    Four winners and six losers from the day.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Bryan Walsh
    Culture
    There’s a fantastic cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine’s post-credits sceneThere’s a fantastic cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine’s post-credits scene
    Culture

    Get ready to hear [spoiler] saying filthy things.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The damsel-ification of Usha VanceThe damsel-ification of Usha Vance
    Culture

    What people project onto the would-be second lady fits a pattern of benevolent sexism about GOP wives.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Storm chasing has changed — a lot — since TwisterStorm chasing has changed — a lot — since Twister
    Culture

    These days, anyone can follow a tornado, but you’ll want to leave that to the professionals.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The ugly process of turning beautiful women into Dallas Cowboys CheerleadersThe ugly process of turning beautiful women into Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
    Culture

    Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts is a convincing argument that the organization shouldn’t exist

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    This tiny doll is making everyone so happy
    Culture

    Sonny Angels, from TikTok trend to SNL sketch fodder, explained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Internet Culture
    Hawk Tuah Girl, explained by straight dudesHawk Tuah Girl, explained by straight dudes
    Internet Culture

    Whether or not you’ve heard of the viral heroine says a lot about your proximity to the bro internet.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!
    Culture

    Why fans keep missing the point of The Boys.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Deadpool and Wolverine’s marketing blitz is one long gay jokeDeadpool and Wolverine’s marketing blitz is one long gay joke
    Culture

    They’re here. (Almost.) They’re queer. (Maybe.) They need a new joke.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Korean sunscreen is all the rage. If you’re American, you might be out of luck.
    Culture

    Lighter, less greasy, more effective sunscreen exists. So what’s the hold up stateside?

    By Alex Abad-Santos