EPISODE

Born Sexy Yesterday 2.0 (Re-run)

Please enjoy this encore presentation of Born Sexy Yesterday 2.0 which originally aired on August 14, 2023. Silvana and Tegan…...

Please enjoy this encore presentation of Born Sexy Yesterday 2.0 which originally aired on August 14, 2023.

Silvana and Tegan discuss a concept coined by Pop Culture Detective called "Born Sexy Yesterday". This is a relationship trope that is typically an incredible, exotic woman who is intellectually younger than a more, average human man. 

Silvana and Tegan discuss the trope, its variations, and some inversions. Some of the media discussed in this episode, besides Stargate of course, are: 

  • Twilight
  • 50 Shades of Grey
  • Fifth Element
  • Tron
  • Edward Scissorhands
  • Big
  • No Hard Feelings
  • Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • Star Man
  • Star Trek

Additional Sources:

  • Witches, Midwives, Nurses - a book on the history of witchcraft, medicine, and midwifery.
  • "Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs" (Part 1 and Part 2) - youtube videos 
  • "Temperance movement linked booze to domestic violence - did it have a point?" - aritcle about the history of prohibition and temperance movement.
  • This Changes Everything - Documentary on Netflix about women in the film industry and how they still only account for about 3% of directors. 

 

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