Jenika Enoch
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I love movies, music, food, and art. I'm a certified graphic designer and create my own art sometimes. Things that fuel me include equality, respect, culture, and anything weird.
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Escaping the "Cult" of Mars
I'm sure by now you've seen a lot of things floating around social media regarding actor Jared Leto. After all, his long-awaited Marvel film Morbius is finally hitting theaters after two years of pandemic delays. With that, as always, comes a lot of conversation about his method acting behavior, his odd behavior, his band, and his cult.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Geeks
Reasons Why The Holocaust Was 100% About Race
The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg recently came under fire for a statement she made regarding race and history. The implication of her statements basically were that the Holocaust wasn't about race, and that it was "about a man's inhumanity to man." While anyone could argue that what she said has truth to it, she is still wrong. Not only that, but this opinion perpetuates the collective trauma of Holocaust victims - specifically Jewish people.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in FYI
The 8 Best Mainstream Emo Bands Of All Time. Top Story - January 2022.
Emo is easily one of the most misunderstood genres in recent music history. Mostly belonging to the Millennial generation, the genre of music exploded in the early 2000s with its uniquely emotional driven lyrics and heavy sound. The genre wasn't shy about exploring heavy themes such as romance, suicide, heartbreak, addiction, insecurity, and intrusive thoughts.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Beat
All Of The Red Flags Surrounding The 'When We Were Young' Festival
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have never seen excitement for a festival blow up like this. Practically all I am seeing on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter is people talking about how excited they are for Live Nation's While We Were Young Festival. The event is slated to take place in Las Vegas on October 22, 2022 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Beat
The Science Of The Mukbang: Why Do We Love Watching Other People Eat?
It's hard for some to imagine why sitting in front of a screen or device and watching people eat a large amount of food is satisfying. It's also hard to imagine how (or why) people livestreaming themselves eating has turned into a way to legitimately make a living. However, it is happening! The mukbang has blown up into a massive internet sensation and no matter what social media platform you're on, you can find people eating on camera. Even more, you can find even more people who are loving every second of it.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Feast
The 10 Most Memorable '90 Day Fiancé' Couples
First airing in 2014, TLC Network's 90 Day Fiancé has captivated audiences with its portrayal of what happens when an American falls in love with a foreigner - often to someone they've seen in person for 10 days or less. The concept of the show is a simple one, but the events that manifest within the relationships is what has kept viewers coming back season after season.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Geeks
4 Ways That Elaine Benes Was A Pioneer For Women on Television. Top Story - December 2021.
While it's true that shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Alice, and Murphy Brown paved the way for independent women on television, there is no denying how much Seinfeld contributed to the subject of strong, independent women. As far as influence on characters and pop culture, it's hard to leave Julia Louis-Dreyfus out of the conversation with her Seinfeld character, Elaine Benes.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Geeks
'Super Size Me': The Documentary That Didn't Actually Fix Fast Food Culture
Modern documentaries have really stepped on the gas in the past 15 years or so, especially when it comes to food and the food industry. Many can argue that the catalyst for the food film explosion was filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's 2004 documentary, Super Size Me. In the film, Spurlock sought to see what happens when you eat and drink nothing but items from McDonald's for 30 days.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Feast
Did Travis Scott's Astroworld Contribute To Another Round of Satanic Panic?
If you haven't seen, the music festival Astroworld that occurred in Houston, TX this past weekend unfortunately turned into tragedy. 8 concertgoers were left dead (with many more injured) after fans of Travis Scott carried out his typical "crowd surge" by storming forward to the stage - leaving fans crushed, suffocating, and gasping for air. While Scott has since made a statement and apologized for the events, many are calling for him to be held responsible for the lives lost, as well as the concert promoter Live Nation.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Beat
The 5 Best Episodes of 'Chef's Table'
In the wide variety of food-related content swirling around the internet, Netflix seems to have a stronghold on the genre with not just the available content, but the quality of the content that exists. I'm admittedly a huge foodie and I have spent countless hours binging food-related content on Food Network, Netflix, Hulu, and beyond and I haven't been able to beat the best offering Netflix has - yes, I'm talking about Chef's Table.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Feast
The Most Important Life Lessons We Learned From 'Freaks and Geeks'. Top Story - September 2021.
We previously focused on the reasons why you should watch Freaks and Geeks, but now we will think about the things that the show actually taught us. This show taught us a multitude of lessons throughout its 18-episode run. We learned answers to teenage issues regarding sex, drugs, friendship, and family life, but which of these stood out the most?
By Jenika Enoch5 years ago in Geeks
Why Do We Need Horror Icons?
For those of us who love horror movies and TV shows, there are a multitude of reasons as to why we are drawn to this expansive genre. Whether we are attracted to the high stakes, gore, or the stories of survival, it all boils down to one thing: We all love horror villains and icons.
By Jenika Enoch5 years ago in Horror
