Life Finds a Podcast

Born Sexy Yesterday 2.0 (Re-run)


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Please enjoy this encore presentation of Born Sexy Yesterday 2.0 which originally aired on August 14, 2023.

Silvana and Tegan discuss a concept coined by Pop Culture Detective called "Born Sexy Yesterday". This is a relationship trope that is typically an incredible, exotic woman who is intellectually younger than a more, average human man.

Silvana and Tegan discuss the trope, its variations, and some inversions. Some of the media discussed in this episode, besides Stargate of course, are:

  • Twilight
  • 50 Shades of Grey
  • Fifth Element
  • Tron
  • Edward Scissorhands
  • Big
  • No Hard Feelings
  • Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • Star Man
  • Star Trek

Additional Sources:

  • Witches, Midwives, Nurses - a book on the history of witchcraft, medicine, and midwifery.
  • "Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs" (Part 1 and Part 2) - youtube videos
  • "Temperance movement linked booze to domestic violence - did it have a point?" - aritcle about the history of prohibition and temperance movement.
  • This Changes Everything - Documentary on Netflix about women in the film industry and how they still only account for about 3% of directors.

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Life Finds a PodcastBy Silvana, Tegan, and Eric

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