If I asked you to name some strong, empowered female characters, it'd be easy to come up with a handful of answers on the spot: Jynn Urso, Cersei Lannister, Captain Janeway, Belinda Blumenthal, Black Widow, any Sigourney Weaver character. There's definitely no shortage of kickass female heroes in our media these days. It's like a … Continue reading The Evolution of Crybaby Characters
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Grace & Jess in the Wild: Grace Praises Buffy
I work as a copywriter, which means at least forty hours of my week are consumed with content strategy and writing. On my off time, I like to write some more. This piece is about the history of crybaby characters in the media and why the 2010's have been a boon for crybabies everywhere. Go … Continue reading Grace & Jess in the Wild: Grace Praises Buffy
Stuff We Love: The Crybaby Club
"Grace cries every time the wind blows." That was a common refrain during my childhood, usually delivered with an affectionate eye-roll as my amazing, overworked mom would dismiss another fresh wave of my tears. I don't fault her for saying it; my dad did, too, as did my brothers, since I did cry a lot. I was … Continue reading Stuff We Love: The Crybaby Club