I was already listening to She & Him this morning when Hulu notified me that I had a new episode of SNL to watch and none other than Zooey Deschanel was hosting. Good morning! Deschanel’s tendency to do funny voices and awkward physicality seem like a natural pairing for SNL. And right off the bat, … Continue reading
Last year at the PCA/ACA Conference, I presented a paper about Rachel Berry and Glee‘s portrayal of gifted girls, specifically the way the show reifies the notion that adolescent girls who are high-achievers in academics or other areas have to choose between being socially acceptable or nurturing their abilities. I’m kind of frustrated to see … Continue reading
This weekend I went shoe shopping with my best friend. I squealed over one pair and asked, “Are these too girlie?” to which Emily replied, “Hi, have you met yourself?” At some point in the last few years I went from a tomboy to a girlie girl and a retro one at that. I bake, … Continue reading
Ph.D.s and Pigtails 