Posted by Kim and Sage Happy birthday, Lima Bean! Customs says we can't ship you a new dog and our fear of Warner Bros' legal counsel says we can't steal you any props from the set of Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them. All we have is this … [Read more...]
Girl, Serenaded – A Feminist Close-Read of One Direction’s Lyrics
Posted by Mary I was a tweenaged fan of *NSync and the Backstreet Boys and I know how big a role a boy band (or any media marketed to girls and young women) can have on a girl’s development, both positive and negative. Of course I can enjoy all … [Read more...]
In Appreciation of Harry Styles – Most Handsome Young Man 2015
Posted by Kim and Sage Ladies and gents, your Most Handsome Young Man for the year 2015 is Harry Edward Styles. Team Head Over Feels submitted Josh Charles, James Corden, Brett Dier, Clark Gregg, Chris Messina, Jussie Smollett, and Mr. Styles as … [Read more...]
Don’t Be A Dick, Or How Not To Talk To A One Direction Fan About The Band’s Break
Posted by Sage Hello, friend, acquaintance, or stranger. As you must know by now, the British boy band One Direction has decided to take a break for at least one year. This is of huge concern to the media, even though Beyonce herself takes a … [Read more...]
Fan Video Friday – One Direction + OTPs
Posted by Kim and Sage You already know that we're boy band trash here at HOF, and One Direction has not escaped our semi-creepy attentions. We're seeing them live for the first time in August, and could not be more amped. Preparations have … [Read more...]
“I’ll still feel the same around you.” – Why Boy Bands Will Always Matter
Posted by Sage A few weeks ago, I woke up to another must-see Amy Schumer sketch gone viral. And it brightened my day significantly. "Girl, You Don't Need No Make-Up," is typical Schumer wit: bouncy and bright, but with a razor-sharp edge of … [Read more...]