Nostalgia
Why ‘The West Wing’ went from a bipartisan hit to a polarized streaming comfort watch over 2 decades, reflecting profound shifts in media and politics
Why ‘The West Wing’ went from a bipartisan hit to a polarized streaming comfort watch over 2 decades, reflecting profound shifts in media and politics The TV series “The West Wing” has undergone a significant shift in its appeal over the past two decades, reflecting profound changes in media and politics. The show’s transition from […]
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Get stuff done by yelling at your phone
Get stuff done by yelling at your phone Installer No. 113 has been reading about private garbage collectors and vintage watches. The writer watched The Running Man, which was not great, but Sinners, which was extremely great. The writer tried out their Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses again and listened to The Format’s new album. The […]
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Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games
Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games Gaming analyst Mat Piscatella shares fascinating data on video game sales on Bluesky every month. The data often highlights retro games that take him down memory lane or titles he didn’t know existed. Mat has started posting lists of games that have sold […]
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Googoosh, the ‘Voice of Iran,’ has gone quiet – and that’s her point
Googoosh, the ‘Voice of Iran,’ has gone quiet – and that’s her point Googoosh, known as the “Voice of Iran,” has gone quiet due to her refusal to sing until her country is rescued from the current political turmoil. Googoosh’s silence is a conscious political gesture that draws its force from her singular position in […]
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Stranger Things 5 begins with a frantic race to the finish line
Stranger Things 5 begins with a frantic race to the finish line The fifth and final season of Stranger Things has begun, feeling like a frantic race to the finish line. The Duffer brothers have had a decade to craft a strong conclusion to their breakout hit series, but the start feels rushed. Stranger Things […]
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Vine walked so TikTok could run
Vine walked so TikTok could run Vine was a social media platform that allowed users to create and share six-second videos. The platform gained popularity among comedians, helping to launch the careers of several famous comedians. Vine’s vertical video format became a staple of internet culture, leading to an era of endlessly looping content. The […]
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How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution
How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution LimeWire was a file-sharing platform that played a significant role in ending the Napster music revolution. The platform allowed users to share and download music files, contributing to the widespread adoption of peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing. LimeWire’s popularity peaked around 2005-2006, coinciding with the rise of broadband internet […]
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You need to listen to this compilation of ‘80s Spanish ambient and electronic music
You need to listen to this compilation of ‘80s Spanish ambient and electronic music La Ola Interior is a compilation of ’80s Spanish ambient and electronic music that sounds surprisingly contemporary today. The genre was already established by the mid-’80s, but these artists were pushing the boundaries with more experimental works. The compilation covers a […]
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Deck out your tree with ornaments of retro consoles, movie moments, and more
Deck out your tree with ornaments of retro consoles, movie moments, and more Hallmark has released a wide range of ornaments that cater to various interests, including retro consoles, movies, TV shows, and brands. The company offers ornaments such as a replica Xbox 360 console ornament, a VHS tape ornament, and a CRT monitor with […]
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The Sony Watchman was must-see TV
The Sony Watchman was must-see TV The Sony Watchman was released in 1982, revolutionizing the concept of “TV” from a physical piece of furniture to a portable, personal device. The Watchman was one of the first devices to bring television into people’s homes, making it possible for them to watch their favorite shows and programs […]
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