This week we are discussing one of Rhonda's favorite things to talk about: corsets!
Why is Hollywood so obsessed with the idea of corsets as symbols of patriarchal oppression?
Why does Keira Knightley wear so many corsets in her movies?
Is Elizabeth Swann a feminist icon?
Also, remember like two months ago when people on TikTok were really into sea chanties?
Follow us on social media and visit ThePopDNA.blog for links to everything we discuss!

This week we are discussing one of Rhonda's favorite things to talk about: corsets! Why is Hollywood so obsessed with the idea of corsets as symbols of patriarchal oppression? Why does Keira Knightley wear so many corsets in her movies? Is Elizabeth Swann a feminist icon? Also, remember like two months ago when people on TikTok were really into sea chanties? Follow us on social media and visit ThePopDNA.blog for links to everything we discuss!

Pirates of the Caribbean: Keira Knightley in Corsets

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We're Erin and Rhonda, and we are big old nerds. We love dissecting our favorite movies, TV shows, and more, and we're really into how literature, history, and culture have impacted the works we consume. We explore connections across mediums, from the classic novels we see reflected in our favorite horror movies, to the politics in superhero franchises, to the influence of Shakespeare in, like, literally everything. There are also bad jokes. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Pop DNA traces the roots of your favorite pop culture works. We're Erin and Rhonda, and we are big old nerds. We love dissecting our favorite movies, TV shows, and more, and we're really into how literature, history, and culture have impacted the works we consume. We explore connections across mediums, from the classic novels we see reflected in our favorite horror movies, to the politics in superhero franchises, to the influence of Shakespeare in, like, literally everything. There are also bad jokes. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

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