The discussion dives deep into the fascinating world of female archetypes like 'bruh girls' and 'it girls,' highlighting their unique traits and cultural significance. The hosts explore how social media shapes identity, pressures young women to conform, and influences personal expression. They reflect humorously on trends like 'couch girl' and 'rat girl summer,' while comparing modern icons to nostalgic figures like the Spice Girls. The conversation also touches on the evolving nature of femininity and the shifting perceptions women face as they age.
Different female archetypes shape societal perceptions and media representation.
Trends shift with age from superficial aesthetics to lifestyle choices and meaningful aspirations.
Deep dives
Observing Archetypes in Real Life
Seeing archetypes from social media materialize in real life situations can be jarring, as observed at a concert. Witnessing trends being embodied by younger crowds can make one feel a bit older and out of touch.
Aging Out of Trends
As individuals age, they may feel less inclined to actively engage in younger trends, such as micro-miniskirts, but might be drawn to trends embraced by influencers closer to their age. Older influencers adopting youth trends can make it more appealing for individuals to experiment with them.
Evolution of What is Aspirational
As individuals mature, their aspirations and emulation targets may shift from superficial aesthetics to lifestyle choices and actions. This could involve admiring habits like early morning workouts or homemade bread over outward appearances.
Transition to Deeper Appreciation
With aging, the focus may shift towards meaningful choices extending beyond surface trends, like interests in home decor and interior styling. While the pursuit of trends remains, it encompasses a broader spectrum of lifestyle elements beyond solely visual components.
Today our friends Mel & Sunny join us to talk about female archetypes, from the 'it girl' and beyond! We chat about what qualities 'it girl's have, and other characterizations of women we see online or in the media. We discuss the reason behind why there are so many micro-labels for young women. We explore the pressures/joys of keeping up with what's popular and how this has changed throughout our twenties.