26 min
The One Where We Talk About Friends Burst Your Bubble
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- Culture et société
EP67 - To put it simply, Friends was a phenomenon, not just influencing TV and pop culture, but American beliefs and values. Friends aired from 1994 to 2004, and while it may have been progressive for its time, now it just feels dated and problematic. But let’s take a closer look at how the show is essentially a time capsule, discussing how casual homophobia, gender stereotypes, sexism, transphobia, and racism can become a normalized part of society.
Art by Jeremy Ferris.
New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
www.burstyourbubblepodcast.com
www.facebook.com/burstyourbubblepodcast
www.twitter.com/burstbubblespod
EP67 - To put it simply, Friends was a phenomenon, not just influencing TV and pop culture, but American beliefs and values. Friends aired from 1994 to 2004, and while it may have been progressive for its time, now it just feels dated and problematic. But let’s take a closer look at how the show is essentially a time capsule, discussing how casual homophobia, gender stereotypes, sexism, transphobia, and racism can become a normalized part of society.
Art by Jeremy Ferris.
New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
www.burstyourbubblepodcast.com
www.facebook.com/burstyourbubblepodcast
www.twitter.com/burstbubblespod
26 min