Greetings Trashlings! Happy old year!

Key Takeaways:

•Both thought Gypsy Rose Blanchard was Gypsy Rose Lee at first 

•Major astrological events correlated with pop culture news 

•Many celebrity scandals and relationship changes happened in 2022 

•Idea that supporting women in media doesn't help average women 

•Importance of compensating and appreciating women's unpaid labor 

Topics:

Gypsy Rose Blanchard vs Gypsy Rose Lee Confusion

•Both independently confused true crime Gypsy Rose Blanchard with Broadway's Gypsy Rose Lee 

•Realized mistake when saw Gypsy Rose Blanchard was engaged to be married after prison 

Astrology and Pop Culture Events

•Mars and Mercury retrograde in early 2022 made it feel like the year didn't start until March 

•Saturn moving into Pisces in March correlated with major news events coming out 

•Eclipses in Aries and Taurus in April/May signaled shift into unknown territory 

•Jupiter moving into Taurus expanded Harry's reputation with his memoir release 

•Venus retrograde in Leo brought relationship scandals and lawsuits in August 

•Mercury retrograde in September led to rethinking relationships 

•Fall was about settling into foundations laid earlier in the year 

Celebrity News Timeline

•January - Kim Kardashian's "quiet girl era" 

•March - Vanderpump Rules scandals

•April - Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift breakup 

•May - Harry and Meghan's car chase in NYC 

•August - Ariana Grande, Lizzo, and Below Deck scandals 

•September - Joe Jonas/Sophie Turner divorce and Russell Brand allegations 

•October - Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn start dating 

•November/December - Reality TV stars speak out about mistreatment

Women in Media vs Average Women

•While female celebrities made progress, average women did not benefit 

•Need entertaining art, not just "girlboss" media with a message 

•Women still lack parental leave, pay equity, reproductive rights 

•Celebrity success hasn't helped larger societal problems 

Appreciating Women's Labor

•Women's unpaid labor like childcare and housework must be compensated 

•If men don't do this work, they must financially provide for household 

•Relationships should not be 50/50 when women's labor is unpaid 

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