Beverly Hills Teens made our dreams come true — The Avocado

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
I approached Beverly Hills Teens under the impression that the show was a prime example of a cartoon that I (and several others) watched a lot in the 80’s, but had completely forgotten about when the new millennium rolled in. As I began my initial research (by browsing the surprisingly…

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A crying shame — (not so) divine comedies

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
What ever happened to shame and guilt? Shame has disappeared. A virtual tsunami of reaction to toxic “shaming” (fat-shaming, slut-shaming, etc.) has swept our culture, condemning those who belittle us or imply we are not worthy of acceptance. Strong advocates for the victims of shaming and (its corollary, bullying) have…

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