Sarcasm Can Be A Red Flag of Psychopathy, According to Research—How It Looks in Toxic Relationships

If an individual ischronically sarcastic and usessarcasm to belittle and bully others. Psychopathscan engage in sarcasm for harmful reasons.According toDr. Robert Harespsychopathy checklist,psychopathsare prone toboredomand need constant stimulation. Toobtainthat stimulation, theymayengage in reckless behaviors andmanufacturechaos on purpose.Neuroscience studiesindicate theymayeven findwitnessing or causingthe pain of others rewarding. Their sarcastic jabs at others can be tailored to create that chaos and gain that sense of reward. Sarcasm was always there, but itdefinitely escalatedduring later phases of the relationship....

June 1, 2023 · 4 min · 804 words · Sarah Clark

12 Surprising Red Flags That Expose Narcissists on the First Date

More covert manipulators may unmask themselves only after they suspectyourealreadyinvested in the relationship. Narcissists andpsychopathsvirtue signalabout having high moral valuesand integrity they do notpossess. They may even attack the character of others and claim they would never partake in such immoral actions. Thought Catalog Agency Theytry to make you jealous. They bring up theirexeswhenyourenot on the topic. Welcome tored flag central. Theyreheavy on the future faking. Theystage pity ploys andseemfascinatedby your empathy....

May 31, 2023 · 2 min · 376 words · Kenneth Moore

This Is Why Everyone Is So Disappointed In The ‘Bama Rush’ Documentary

“Easily one of the most bizarre directorial choices in the history of film.” Fans of all ages and backgrounds tune in and make celebrities out of aspiring sorority sisters. Bama Rush is the extremely competitive sorority recruitment season at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. TheBama Rush(2023) documentary on Max was a huge disappointment to fans. The Max documentaryBama Rush(2023)was presented as a juicy deep dive into this viral spectacle....

May 30, 2023 · 1 min · 170 words · Matthew Romero DDS

Hookup Culture and Situationships Present Unique Risks to Women, Doctors and Therapists Say

There are unique risks for men and women when it comes to STIs such as HPV. So even if proper precautions are taken, there is still risk for transmission of STIs like HPV. There is also a difference in the rates at which men and women may undergo STI testing in general. Mart Production This discrepancy in whose pleasure is prioritized in hookups is inevitably gendered. Men are socialized to feel entitled to sexual pleasure and to deprioritize womens needs and pleasure....

May 29, 2023 · 2 min · 255 words · Kelly Davis

Apple TV+ Series ‘Platonic’ Nails True Friendship With a Healthy Dose of Hostility

Yet, the guy-girl setup is merely a fraction of the shows bold foundation. Sylvia and Will instantly become the devil-may-care duo of your glory days. How does the show within mere minutes manifest such (sexless) intimacy? Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne on scooters in ‘Platonic’ | Apple TV+ Its the instances of animosity. The little bit of aggravation that festers between the two. There is an understood (yet never verbally communicated) safety that exists in the dynamic....

May 25, 2023 · 2 min · 316 words · Robert Ochoa

The Apple TV+ Series ‘Platonic’ Starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen Draws Inspiration From an Event in the Writers’ Lives

A story from the writers lives helped inspire the idea. (But maybe a little chaos is precisely what they both need?) They feel like old pals from your glory days. ‘Platonic’ Stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne | Apple TV+ Yet, what inspired the show? Is it based on a true story? And, well, that wife and husband-to-be celebration provided the foundation forPlatonic. The women stuck with the women, and the men stuck with the men (typical)....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Shelly Newman

Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Changes Lyrics to “Poor Unfortunate Souls” — For Better or for Worse?

But, does Ursula (and the movie) benefit from this change? What inspired the adjustment? Scars cunning and devious nature was replaced in favor of what? Ursula and Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’ | Disney Mere anger and jealousy? His words seemed no longer a matter of pride. That depends on perspective. Ursula says: Fine then. Forget about the world above. Go back home to daddy and never leave again. Ariel (L) and Ursula in ‘The Little Mermaid’ | Disney...

May 23, 2023 · 1 min · 184 words · Stephanie Massey

Raised By Narcissistic Parents? You May Display These 5 Contradictory Behaviors

Simultaneously, adult children of narcissists were not provided a validating and safe environment to nurture their development. After experiencing this re-traumatization, it becomes even more vital to use your alone time to heal. Being hyper-independent and searching for a rescuer at the same time. You may take charge in many aspects of your life. You may feel unwittingly stuck inrelationships with narcissistic and psychopathic peoplebecause your nervous system is accustomed to chaos....

May 23, 2023 · 2 min · 257 words · Adam Lewis

‘Clone High,’ A Cult Classic Cartoon From 2003, Just Got A New Season On Max

Did you love the 2003 MTV cartoon ‘Clone High?’ It just got a new season from Max! We have two bits of good news for you. Touchstone Televsion Of course, were talking about irreverent and sillyClone High. Buteven bigger newsMax also has a brand new season of the show. Thats right,Clone Highis getting new episodes 20 years after the original series ended. The first two episodes just released May 23, 2023 with two more episodes released weekly every Thursday....

May 23, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Sharon Marks

‘XO, Kitty’ Suffers From the Miscommunication Trope — Poor Communication Cannot Replace Actual Conflict

Unfortunately, Kittys dreamy aspirations of a perfect love story do not come to fruition. Yet, she uses her matchmaking skills to deduce that all is not as it seems. Spoiler warning forXO, Kitty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP9C33H6G3E&t=1s Kitty knows what true love looks like. ‘XO, Kitty’ Netflix Original Series | Park Young-Sol/Netflix Lets not forget she paired her sister and father up with perfect matches in the original franchise. Could it be that the relationship is fake?...

May 22, 2023 · 2 min · 241 words · Travis Chen

5 Toxic Things Narcissists Say About Their Exes and What They REALLY Mean

By Updated 6 months ago,November 14, 2024 Narcissistic and psychopathic individuals misuse common phrases togaslight others. They may devalue or idealize their ex to you depending on their specific agenda. They were crazy and obsessed with me.They just cant let go. Megan Ruth / Thought Catalog Agency I gaslit them and deliberately tried toprovoke jealousy. They cheated on me and betrayed me. Ill misrepresent and distort what really happened to play the victim, so you sympathize with me....

May 21, 2023 · 2 min · 226 words · Carlos Jones

The ‘80s and ‘90s Musicals ‘Schmigadoon!’ Season 3 Must Parody To Satisfy Broadway Lovers (If Greenlit)

So, here are the hit shows from that period more than worthy of parody. Schmigadoon!is to Broadway enthusiasts whatThe Lion Kingis to Disney adults. Lets call season 3, for now,Les Schmiserables. (L-R) Kristin Chenoweth, Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key and Alan Cumming in ‘Schmigadoon!’ Season 2 | Apple TV Plus It took home eight, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. It would also be quite entertaining to witness a version of Somewhere Thats Green and Dentist....

May 19, 2023 · 2 min · 249 words · Jeanette Gomez

Is the ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Spin-Off Series ‘XO, Kitty’ Based on a Book?

Why did she want to give Kitty the spotlight? What is the inspiration behind this adorable teen romance tale? Han is one of the two showrunners behind the series. ‘XO, Kitty’ | Park Young-Sol/Netflix Han was also one of the primary writers, bringing pen to paper for every episode. Kitty is obviously a side character to that story. She will say the first thing that comes to mind. Kitty is definitely a living-out-loud kind of a character....

May 18, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Amanda Davis