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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    The 39 best TV moments of 2016The 39 best TV moments of 2016
    Culture

    From devastating surprises to hilarious lines, and everything in between.

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    The suggestion that Rogue One needs a “strong and vigorous” male lead is ridiculousThe suggestion that Rogue One needs a “strong and vigorous” male lead is ridiculous
    Culture

    Rogue One stars a pivotal, female Star Wars rebel. One critic wishes she had manlier men to help.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Samantha Bee: “identity politics is the dismissive term for what we used to call ‘civil rights’”Samantha Bee: “identity politics is the dismissive term for what we used to call ‘civil rights’”
    Culture

    The Full Frontal host wants to dismiss the theory that so-called “identity politics” cost Democrats the election.

    By Caroline Framke
    Why does SNL keep insisting that the women in Trump’s inner circle don’t want to be there?
    Culture

    Even in comedy, it doesn’t make sense to pretend the women surrounding Trump don’t support his presidency.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Donald Trump is Time’s Person of the Year. Whatever you think of him, it’s a fitting choice.Donald Trump is Time’s Person of the Year. Whatever you think of him, it’s a fitting choice.
    Culture

    The title goes to “a person who most affected the events of the year, for better or for worse.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Samantha Bee: Trump’s lies about voter fraud have roots in decades of GOP policySamantha Bee: Trump’s lies about voter fraud have roots in decades of GOP policy
    Culture

    Bee compares Trump’s lies to his buildings: “He doesn’t build them. He just slaps his brand on them.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Trevor Noah didn’t “destroy” Tomi Lahren on The Daily Show. What he did was much better.Trevor Noah didn’t “destroy” Tomi Lahren on The Daily Show. What he did was much better.
    Culture

    Noah took his own tactical advice on how to negotiate with Trump to interview Lahren — and it worked.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    SNL made fun of Trump’s compulsive tweeting. 45 minutes later, Trump tweeted about it.SNL made fun of Trump’s compulsive tweeting. 45 minutes later, Trump tweeted about it.
    Culture

    The irony is strong with this one.

    By Caroline Framke
    To understand Britney Spears, you need to understand her hair
    Culture

    Britney’s hair might as well be a mood ring.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: The Hamilton Mixtape’s concert live streamWatch: The Hamilton Mixtape’s concert live stream
    Culture

    The Hamilton Mixtape drops tomorrow. Today, it’s holding a concert to celebrate.

    By Caroline Framke