But Is It?
Our pop culture can be seen as feminist, queer-affirming, anti-racist…but is it? Join us as we question everything we know about pop culture through an intersectional feminist lens.
Music by Devin Wall
Artwork by Anna Apperson
But Is It?
S2 E1 Hairspray
In this episode, we ask the question: Hairspray is a cult classic that is anti-racist and body inclusive, but is it?
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References and Research:
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/partnership-john-waters-and-divine/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer
https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/queer-history-a-history-of-queer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2C0FHfy6RA&ab_channel=TheProblemWithJonStewart
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jun/07/hairspray-review-subversive-spirit-shines-through-john-waters-high-camp-80s-musical
https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/hairspray-john-waters-divine-anniversary-1201989758/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1rw2Y8rpmj/?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==
https://www.universalstandard.com/
https://girlfriend.com/
https://yitty.fabletics.com/
Guest Information:
Robin Cricket
Instagram: @cricketcrumbs, @mzcricket
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https://www.wga.org/
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Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller
Music by Devin Wall
Artwork by Anna Apperson