Tag: Queen Elizabeth
The “Expiry” of Elizabeth II, Or: Well, Shit–Death Really Is Real
She was one of those rare figures one never could have imagined dying. Like Putin or Cheney (because evil never dies). Elizabeth II has been [Read More…]
Now’s the Time: Abolish the Monarchy
Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room when it comes to “mourning” the queen. Because, for the better part of her reign, she was [Read More…]
Mondo Appropriato #3: Prince Andrew Not Being Further Investigated by Met Police
In a series called Mondo Appropriato, Culled Culture examines how “on the nose” something is in the pop cultural and/or political landscape. What’s more shocking [Read More…]
The Queen Basically Says Reality Is Subjective With “Recollections May Vary”
The queen has spoken. And she’s said something we’re already only too familiar with: reality is subjective (and it usually gives way to the accounts [Read More…]
Death to 2020: A Mockumentary As Flat Yet Jam-Packed As The Year Itself
Death to 2020. It’s the most popular sentiment of the year. One that has reached a crescendo during the final month that has been almost [Read More…]
Mondo Bullshittio #21: The Crown Season 4 Not Making Use of Prince Charles’ Tampongate Fiasco
With the unfortunate casting of Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in Pablo Larraín’s forthcoming biopic, Spencer, all we can count on now for a more [Read More…]
At Last, Sexism Prevented by Law
Though one wouldn’t automatically think “England” when considering the countries that have been most adept at just saying no to sexism, the birth of Prince [Read More…]
The Platinum Monogamists
They say monogamy can’t exist anymore. That’s it’s more extinct even than the dodo. And, in point of fact, everywhere you look this does seem [Read More…]
Diana, Princess of Wales/Queen of Grief
When (ex-)Princess Diana died twenty years ago today, August 31st, she had only just begun to start anew from the wreckage of her marriage to [Read More…]
