Tag: online culture
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I Love LA: A Witty, Self-Aware Look at Life Online and In LA
Introduction: A Fresh Spin on LA Comedy Fans of contemporary television know the pulse of LA can be as much a character as the people who roam its sunlit streets. In I Love LA, the latest self-aware comedy from HBO, the city isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a living, breathing commentary on what it means to…
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I Love LA: A Self-Aware Comedy for the Chronically Online
What ‘I Love LA’ is Really About At a glance, I Love LA is described as a tight-knit, ambitious friend group navigating life and love in Los Angeles. But a closer look reveals a self-aware comedy that leans into the quirks of online culture and the era of constant connection. Led by comedian and actor…
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What Does Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year ‘6-7’ Mean?
Introduction: A Non-Word Takes the Spotlight Dictionary.com’s 2024 word-of-the-year pick isn’t a traditional word at all. It’s the viral expression “6-7,” a playful sequence that has captured the attention of teens and young adults online. Rather than a dictionary entry with a formal definition, 6-7 has become a cultural touchstone—an in-joke, a meme, and a…