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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Boaty McBoatFace and the history of internet naming fiascosBoaty McBoatFace and the history of internet naming fiascos
    Culture

    The internet’s favorite polar research vessel was only the latest in a long line of viral crowdsourcing efforts — some with better success than others.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Airbnb has a discrimination problem. Ask anyone who’s tried to #Airbnbwhileblack.Airbnb has a discrimination problem. Ask anyone who’s tried to #Airbnbwhileblack.
    Culture

    The hashtag reveals the discrimination that black renters are more likely to experience on the site — and research proves they’re right.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Radiohead’s new music video “Burn the Witch” pays tribute to Hot Fuzz and the Wicker ManRadiohead’s new music video “Burn the Witch” pays tribute to Hot Fuzz and the Wicker Man
    Culture

    It’s a great homage to the middle third of Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    What would the 2016 Tony nominations have looked like without Hamilton?What would the 2016 Tony nominations have looked like without Hamilton?
    Culture

    In a Hamilton-less field, Shuffle Along would have been the frontrunner with 10 nominations.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The 2016 Tony Award nominations are hereThe 2016 Tony Award nominations are here
    Culture

    Hamilton set a new record.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Email Debt Forgiveness Day helps you overcome the social anxieties lurking in your inboxEmail Debt Forgiveness Day helps you overcome the social anxieties lurking in your inbox
    Culture

    It’s time to talk about that email.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    How do you measure 20 years of Rent backlash?How do you measure 20 years of Rent backlash?
    Culture

    Can Rent’s legacy prepare us for Hamilton’s future?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The revolutionary genius behind Prince’s iconic aestheticThe revolutionary genius behind Prince’s iconic aesthetic
    Culture

    Prince’s performance style was a revelation.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Everything wrong with Silicon Valley culture in one gross presentationEverything wrong with Silicon Valley culture in one gross presentation
    Culture

    This tech recruiter is convinced diversity makes Silicon Valley a landscape of entitled, fragile brats. Here’s why he’s wrong.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Larry Stylinson, the One Direction conspiracy theory that rules the internet, explainedLarry Stylinson, the One Direction conspiracy theory that rules the internet, explained
    Culture

    Fake babies, fake girlfriends, and real gay soul mates: Larry Stylinson is the only boy band conspiracy you’ll ever need.

    By Aja Romano