DREAMWORLD GIRL BLOG
The Vibes Are #Back: The resurgence of mint and the nostalgia of the 2010s
In this article, Editorial Intern Aaliyah Smith deep dives into the resurgence of 2010s cringe, freedom and nostalgia. Read more now!
Not All Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Racial Preference On Love Island USA
In this article, Leah (Bunny) Overstreet touches on Love Island USA Season 8, contestant Kenzie’s mini crash out over Zach’s preferences, and the Internet discourse that marked a significant shift in reality TV romance and dynamics. Read more now!
Bridezillas and Bust-ups: The Nightmare Weddings of 2026
In this article, guest writer Lara Abbey examines the media’s depiction of nightmare weddings this year, why it’s become such a prominent theme, and how factors like the rising tide of heterofatalism, backlash against tradwifery, and the cost of living placing strain on what a dream wedding actually looks like. Read more now!
Who Remembers Alien Surf Girls?
In this article, DWG founder Daphne Bryant takes a look back at Alien Surf Girls, the insanely underrated Australian TV show about two alien teenagers stranded in a coastal surf town. Read more now!
Dreaming of a Better Ending: Why The Stranger Things’ Fandom Birthed Conformity Gate
In this article, DWG founder Daphne Bryant reminisces on the cultural phenomenon known as Conformity Gate—a Stranger Things conspiracy theory that had the entire fandom convinced of a hidden plot twist. Read more now!
Does Gen Z Have an Identity—Or Did the Internet Swallow it Whole?
In this article, guest writer Valeria Diaz examines the popular notion of Gen Z having “ no identity,” and argues that it does, just in a different way than generations before. Rather than lacking a core, Gen Z is constructing ours in tandem with the algorithmic rhythm we’re used to: fast-paced, fluid, and ever-evolving. Read more about it now!