DREAMWORLD GIRL BLOG

Is "Hey, Soul Sister" Problematic?
Train’s classic 2010 hit “ Hey, Soul Sister” is Grammy-award winning, saccharine, and also racist? In this article Daphne Bryant does a lyric and cultural analysis of the song and its’ controversy surrounding black women.

Unlikeable Female Characters and The Monstrous-Feminine
In this article writer Morgan Warneke explores why horror is the genre where women thrive, and dissects the way women are represented in television and film.

Monster High is Queer AF: Here’s Why It Matters Right Now
Monster High, an iconic doll franchise with many multimedia aspects, is queer AF. In this article, writer Daphne Bryant explains the parallels between monster culture and queerness, and why it’s so important to recognize fearmongering techniques in the modern day.

terrace house: the japanese reality tv show that killed a girl
In this sensitive article, writer Daphne Bryant reflects on how Japanese reality TV show Terrace House became her favorite show, and how the illusion shattered upon the death of 22-year old cast member Hana Kimura.
CW: Racism/Cyberbullying, Self-Harm, Suicide

my 2025 grammy predictions
The Grammy’s are just around the corner, and founder Daphne Bryant’s got some predictions: do you agree with them?

why i ship nancy and robin
In this article, Daphne Bryant exposes herself as a Ronance shipper in the hopes that she can convince you to become one too.