Posts tagged girl power
the magnetism & magic of brittany broski

Fonts, intros and thumbnail themes are all synonymous with the Golden Era of Youtube, as some call it, between the years of 2011-2015. Monetization had not yet peaked, collaborations were earnest and out of genuine friendship, and the gap between creators and viewers was bridged with honest content that resembled that of a FaceTime call with a longtime friend. This era died as the original creators went off to pursue other avenues of entrepreneurship, and in their place, celebrity-like untouchables were born, lacking the relatability and connection that their forefathers offered. However, a renaissance of the “best friend” influencer is upon us, with creators like Brittany Broski paving the way.

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the power of a female audience in formula one

Everyone’s a fan of something, some in more devoted ways than others, but when you factor in gender, you’re bound to be met with the ever-present double standard that exists between men & women when it comes to being an enthusiast about something. I’m sure you’ve seen the comparisons of grown men screaming in the stands of a football game with paint-streaked cheeks and beet-red faces to young girls in costumes, holding up hand-made glitter signs and crying over their favorite teen idol. One is perfectly acceptable, with the notion that men are simply avid about sports, while the other is trivial, childish and something that will be grown out of once they “mature.” So when genders cross over in male-dominated fandoms: what happens, and is the integration seamless?

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