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Tasnim Oyshi


Too much of the same type of content can bore audiences. (Photo courtesy of Pexels  / Tima Miroshnichenko)
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OPINION: Oversaturation murders quality media

Too much of a good thing is bad. This is a sentiment that has been around for millions of years. Consume things, whether it is food, literature, or media, in moderation. When it comes to the entertainment field today, however, it seems we no longer care about following such a warning.

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Teenage girls are overly criticized for their interests (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Mic JohnsonLP, January 21, 2020).
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OPINION: The world hates teenage girls

 The fandom culture of teenage girls, whether it’s centered on popular boy groups or suggestive vampire and werewolf novels, remains one of the main criticisms of this group. They are considered “hysterical” or “obsessive” with their love for such mainstream forms of entertainment. 

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The 2024 presidential campaigns are leveraging pop culture to gain the support of Gen Z voters (Photo Courtesy of Flickr / Hjl November 8, 2005).
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OPINION: Pop culture and social media are bringing in younger voters

America’s newest generation of voters was practically raised on social media and is known for creating and interacting with most of the viral content that arises from apps like TikTok and Instagram. It seems like the Democratic and Republican parties are beginning to realize this, as evident in their strategies of using social media and pop culture to rake in young supporters.

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