Sure, Sabrina Carpenter’s lyrics are not for everyone. They’re flippant and rather “horny on main,” as the author said, performing a kind of tongue-in-cheek reclamation of hyper-sexualization. Yes, many of her lyrics are entirely unserious. But that is the point.

We can admire artists from afar and definitely love their music, but we must recognize our place as fans and not friends. Artists do not owe fans anything, not even their art.

The tendency for popular comments to form an individual’s opinion in this manner is largely rooted in generational insecurity. They can be accredited to the social frameworks that permit unmitigated opinions and standards, ultimately leading to groupthink.

Maybe people aren’t planning to vote for Kamala in November just because Charli XCX mentioned her once, but at what point could someone’s political world become so saturated with celebrity culture, Instagram posts, and TikTok trends that it’s hardly based on the actual campaign anymore?

My issue with Sabrina Carpenter is not her chosen genre nor her melodies. They are catchy and everything pop songs should be. My issue lies in the lyrics.

As a WashU student likely flooded with work, you deserve a show (or a StudLife article) that takes no brain energy to understand.

Join us on a tour of second-hand embarrassment: here are some of our favorite salacious pop culture moments from the past year.

It isn’t that Styles is wrong for expressing himself in a non-normative way — in fact it’s good, as it means it’s working — but that the representation is still disproportionate.

To say 2015, or any other year, was a “great” one for pop culture is unnecessary and redundant, given the quantity of content available for consumption.
The real question is what’s worth seeking out. If you’re looking to catch up on some of the year’s best, you could do worse than starting here.

Whether you’re a slave to studio, indentured to essays or bonded to biology, chances are you’ve missed out on some pop culture this semester. Don’t worry though, Cadenza has you covered. Use winter break (or reading week, it’s really up to you) to catch up on what you’ve missed. https://twitter.com/BigBirdRomney/status/253688506784829440 https://twitter.