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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Reclaiming my time: Maxine Waters’s beleaguered congressional hearing led to a mighty memeReclaiming my time: Maxine Waters’s beleaguered congressional hearing led to a mighty meme
    Culture

    Waters’s fiery refrain became the new “she persisted.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Snopes, the internet’s foremost fact-checking website, may die in a messy legal battleSnopes, the internet’s foremost fact-checking website, may die in a messy legal battle
    Culture

    Snopes’s fate is up to a court ruling over a complicated contract dispute — not your crowdfunding donation.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Star Trek: Discovery is the first Trek TV series in over 15 years. Here’s everything we know.Star Trek: Discovery is the first Trek TV series in over 15 years. Here’s everything we know.
    Culture

    What we know so far about the actors, the world building, and the reason for the show’s extensive delays.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Microsoft retires its beloved Paint program, sending fans into crudely drawn mourningMicrosoft retires its beloved Paint program, sending fans into crudely drawn mourning
    Culture

    The internet’s rudimentary tributes remind us that what is dead may never die.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Disney fired Kermit the Frog’s voice actor. The result? An existential crisis.Disney fired Kermit the Frog’s voice actor. The result? An existential crisis.
    Culture

    The legacy of the famous green Muppet suggests that his voice actor can’t be easily replaced.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Michael Phelps just raced a great white shark. It went about as well as expected.Michael Phelps just raced a great white shark. It went about as well as expected.
    Culture

    Phelps vs. Shark was mainly a victory for hype.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Stranger Things season 2: here’s everything we knowStranger Things season 2: here’s everything we know
    Culture

    Get ready for October 27.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ Comic-Con trailer teases the show’s most long-awaited allianceGame of Thrones’ Comic-Con trailer teases the show’s most long-awaited alliance
    Culture

    The game’s afoot in this “episodes ahead preview.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Walking Dead season 8 trailer: 5 minutes of buildup to a major plot teaseThe Walking Dead season 8 trailer: 5 minutes of buildup to a major plot tease
    Culture

    The show gets everyone together to talk about fighting. Again.

    By Aja Romano