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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    What Rick and Morty fans’ meltdown over McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce says about geek cultureWhat Rick and Morty fans’ meltdown over McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce says about geek culture
    Culture

    The mass revolt illustrated what increasingly toxic fandom culture looks like in real life.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Star Wars fans are pretty excited for The Last Jedi — but they’re REALLY excited for porgsStar Wars fans are pretty excited for The Last Jedi — but they’re REALLY excited for porgs
    Culture

    Porg memes are adorable; deal with it.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Star Wars: The Last Jedi first full trailer: Rey faces an unexpected choiceStar Wars: The Last Jedi first full trailer: Rey faces an unexpected choice
    Culture
    Sesame Street is teaching kids of all ages how to cope with traumatic experiencesSesame Street is teaching kids of all ages how to cope with traumatic experiences
    Culture

    Big Bird has big feelings.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The My Immortal memoir has been canceled, and the mystery of the notorious fanfic deepensThe My Immortal memoir has been canceled, and the mystery of the notorious fanfic deepens
    Culture

    The author, “Tara,” probably wasn’t a lesbian Cree teen in foster care, and nothing is real.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations: all the key playersThe Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations: all the key players
    Culture

    From actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan to lawyers Lisa Bloom and Charles Harder.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Most people saw the Las Vegas shooting as a tragedy. Propagandists saw an opportunity.Most people saw the Las Vegas shooting as a tragedy. Propagandists saw an opportunity.
    Culture

    Fake rumors designed to spread anti-leftist bias included making up victims, wrongly identifying the shooter, and feeding false narratives to media.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Tom Petty, explained in 11 songsTom Petty, explained in 11 songs
    Culture

    The rocker was more than his greatest hits. But boy did he have some great hits.

    By Emily St. James, Aja Romano and 2 more
    Culture
    Tom Petty, rock iconoclast, dies at 66Tom Petty, rock iconoclast, dies at 66
    Culture

    The legendary musician was known for such hits as “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl,” and “I Won’t Back Down.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Tom Petty’s condition is unknown following the singer’s hospitalization for cardiac arrestTom Petty’s condition is unknown following the singer’s hospitalization for cardiac arrest
    Culture

    Update: After premature reports caused confusion, the rock icon’s death has been confirmed.

    By Aja Romano