Cultural Criticism | Shades of Blue

Shades of Blue

Spring 2022

The Only Thing More Important Than College Football is Jesus Christ

By Megan B. “Goooooooo Dawgs!”, is a phrase many Georgia residents have heard in their lifetime. Whether an alumnus or not, it is hard to deny that the University of Georgia (UGA) football team has a massive fan base. UGA is just one of many schools with dedicated supporters of their football team. There is…

The Cultural Bias of Tik Tok

The Cultural Bias of Tik Tok A new aspect of life is our digital performance. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn are tools used to help us present ourselves on the internet. These platforms have become standard for everyday interaction. We post to our Instagram stories to share news or an insightful article; We post…

Content is King: Entertainment in the Modern Era

by: Savannah Rettig There’s no doubt that the landscape of entertainment in the modern era has changed significantly from fifty, twenty, even as little as ten years ago. In the past two years—since the dawn of the age of COVID-19—the way society consumes entertainment has had to shift drastically to accommodate the new “norm” of…

The Megachurch Phenomenon

by: Zeb W.G. Danny McBride’s HBO series The Righteous Gemstones follows the antics of the Gemstone family and their televangelist empire. Religion has never been above lampooning, but McBride’s take seems to blend a respect for the followers of the practice with jabs at the often-hypocritical nature of its practitioners. This is really the focus…

Examining Cancel Culture

by: McKenzie Culliver Cancel culture has been the demise of more than a few celebrity careers. The wave of “#canceling” celebrities, politicians, and influencers took off in 2017, and immediately sparked heated discussions on its implications and role in society. Some say cancel culture is the younger generation’s way of enforcing or solidifying the social…

The Great Resignation: What’s Up With Work?

by: Ashleigh Holloway What’s up with work? In April of 2021, workers started quitting their jobs in droves amidst a raging pandemic and social uncertainty, leading to the historic “Great Resignation.” With millions gone and more on the way, spectators on all sides are looking at the dynamic change in American work culture. So, what…