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Mukbang


Most of us enjoy eating food, I expect… But why would someone want too

What They Don’t Tell You About Sustainable Fashion!


What they don’t tell you about fast fashion! What YOU NEED to know about sustainable brands, thrift shopping and about everything going on with stores like depop.

Has Being “Alternative” Become More Expensive


Has being part of a counterculture, or a subculture become more expensive, and has this led to many members feeling left out.
Or is alternative still pretty inclusive, despite the recent commercialization, and the rise of the E-Girl and E-Boy?

Understanding the Pro-Ana Movement- Part 2


Following on from the previous post on this topic, this post aims to deliver a better understanding on what’s behind “pro Ana”. Once again, this may be triggering for those who have recently been affected by an ED. “It is because of the media” We know that it is easy to come across some reallyContinue reading “Understanding the Pro-Ana Movement- Part 2”

Are Influencers Really That Bad??


Sick of seeing these annoying so called influencers; trying to sell us stuff on instagram, pinterest and now TikTok? Not only me then. I mean they are so basic, unlike these gorgeous models. But perhaps they are also influencing us in a more positive way as well.

“Positivity on the Internet”- Does Anyone Actually Need it?


Guess what people, I have some really super positive news for you. YOU YES YOU!! “Everything you need will Come to you at the perfect time”, “Every day is a chance to change your life“, “Happy Monday, it is going to be an awesome week”. Enough? Alright it is actually ok to feel that theseContinue reading ““Positivity on the Internet”- Does Anyone Actually Need it?”

The Glorification of the Soviet Union


So it is quite possible that you have heard people arguing against capitalism, maybe more so in recent years, rather than previously. I also think it is fair to say that many young people are especially opposed to capitalism, basically due to greater transparency enabling them to realise some of the horrors of in particularContinue reading “The Glorification of the Soviet Union”

Mental Health Romanisation: Birthed by Social Media or a Shadow Waiting to Emerge?


In the last few years, it has seemed like the internet has given birth to a culture of mental health romanization. Now whether you have seen this on tumblr, Instagram or now TikTok, it does seem rather strange. Because in recent years there has been so much success by those speaking out to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. While it is fair to judge that many of these people, would have had close experiences with mental health themselves. Yet there has been a significant, maybe unconscious, movement in the other direction, generally by those also likely to have experienced it. ‘But does this not at least mean that it will get more people talking? Not to mention “Increased awareness!” ‘ Maybe, but it is going to be completely counterintuitive when it is the wrong kind! But there is bound to be a reason for it…