Exploring how the satirical advice column, Ola Poppy, transformed into a genuine platform for people worldwide seeking advice on serious issues related to identity and acceptance. The chapter delves into the unconventional approach taken by Olapapi in advice giving and the personal journey of the speaker coming out as gay. It emphasizes the impact of literature, graphic novels, and storytelling in fostering connections and understanding diverse experiences.
Have you ever wished someone would just help you figure out your life? John Paul Brammer’s job is to do exactly that – he’s the writer behind the hit advice column Hola Papi. John has helped all kinds of people on topics as niche as figuring out what to do when your boyfriend pretends to be Latino to as common as answering the age-old question of how to make friends as an adult. John reveals what constitutes good advice, why a lot of problems have similar solutions, and shares what we can do to get ourselves out of our trickiest situations.
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