Overanalytically Me

Deconstructing media narratives through research, insight, and a little dry wit. And yes, I'm on Substack.

[gokusclit]

HELP like immediately when i hear “it’s for the girls and the gays” i know whatever it is is gonna be dogshit

[hyenaswine]

i think people are starting to confuse class analysis with bioessentialism. like... no not all men do this, but Men as a constructed social class do do this. that's still okay to say. that is regular material analysis of the world around us.

[skepticalpigeon]

A big thing in so-called progressive spaces is criticizing women for being suspicious of random men, and insisting that there must be a racist/ableist/classist/anti-homeless bias at play, while conveniently forgetting that the woman in question (any woman) is a marginalised person doing what they can to avoid being hate-crimed (assaulted, raped or murdered) by a member of an oppressor class.

[overanalyticallyme]

It's super insulting. There's the idea that marginalized women's opinions always align with theirs.

It's implied in your post but I'd like to add it: I often see leftist men specifically default to determining all the different ways women they're arguing with may be privileged ("white feminist," girlboss feminist", "carceral feminist") or simply hate men, as if their status or feelings about men matter more than their arguments. I hate that men in these spaces feel so emboldened to tell women that we're not feminist "enough" under their hallucinogenic model of it.

[anomalys-bane]

[fematrix]

every time a woman overexplains herself and makes a hundred disclaimers before criticising prostitution or objectification of women in media, just to prove that she's not, in fact, a prude or "sex-negative", a beautiful angel cries inconsolably

[anomalys-bane]

STOP! 🛑🤚 Before you claim a woman on the internet is policing your/anyone else's behavior, please consider the following.

-> Does she control government entities around us that can legally enforce her ideology? Can she actually suppress opinions or reduce people's freedom of expression?

-> Does she control your social position? Can she alienate you from your existing group on a whim?

-> Do her views/actions actually mirror the popular, widely accepted one in the contexts you frequent? Or is she an outlier?

-> Are you a member of a majority that she cannot control or escape?

-> Does she control your internet access or what you can post? Can she force you to read and follow her ideology?

-> Can she physically remove or suppress the media you/your group enjoy? Can she stop the production of such media? Does she occupy a powerful position in group that affects the existence of such media?

-> Can she actually physically, legally force you to stop whatever you are doing?

-> Does her opinion or criticism carry enough weight to directly, materially affect your life and wellbeing?

Chances are this is not the case. And chances are you have no idea what policing actually is. dumbasses

[overanalyticallyme]

On Carceral Feminism: What Elizabeth Bernstein Missed

The concept of carceral feminism is a strong example of how people misuse intersectionality to silence feminists.

I appreciate intersectional feminism—don’t want to imagine a world without it. But throughout its place in feminist discourse, intersectionality has been an excuse to place men’s feelings over women’s material needs. One of the best examples I have is the whole “carceral feminism” thing.

[overanalyticallyme]

On Dahmer: Ethics, Sensationalism, and Culture

Originally written in 2022 for my now-defunct WordPress blog.

Ryan Murphy’s art is known for its exploration of gay male culture. And though it tends to be critically well-received, his take on Jeffrey Dahmer leaves a sour taste in the Milwaukee gay community’s mouths

[overanalyticallyme]

Debunking fan myths around Michael Jackson's alleged sex crimes

I can't tell you what to believe, but I can ask you to use reliable sources.

[overanalyticallyme]

Michael (2026) has no personality

No, playing Twister with a fake chimpanzee doesn't count.

[overanalyticallyme]

Clickbait: Unfollowed - a spoiler-free review

You'll like this if you enjoy cheap satire.

Of course there’s the typical horror movie catch—if you lose, you die. There’s drama, there’s heart, and there’s a little bit of gore. You’ll be glad you’re not terminally online enough to be an influencer after watching this.

[overanalyticallyme]

Slaxx (2020): killer pants against capitalism

Retail management is the real villain in this horror comedy.

Slaxx, a Canadian Shudder original, is a breezy and moderately bloody 77 minutes. It’s a silly slasher with a lot to say. It follows Libby, a new hire at high-end “ethical” retailer Canadian Cotton Clothiers, and her coworkers that display varying shades of ennui. They’re up against two villains, killer pants with body-sculpting tech (Super Shapers in-universe) and their unpleasantly corporate boss Craig. True to retail style, this movie’s soundtrack is a great dupe of the Forever 21 store playlist. The whole thing’s the most unexpected story about worker exploitation I’ve ever encountered.

[overanalyticallyme]

Minnie's Midnight Massacre (2026) is what copyright laws protect us from

Not every classic character needs a horror rewrite.

This movie is a treat for people who like trashy 2000s sensibilities and the much-derided public domain horror boom. Don’t watch this if you want depth at any point.

[overanalyticallyme]

On Tabloids: Why They're a Big Deal

Tabloids have influenced TV, radio, and the internet despite being widely distrusted and hated. What’s up with them?

Tabloids’ unpleasant perspective is valuable to their reader base for several reasons: simple entertainment value, annoyance at public figures, and general cynicism come to mind. Even so, why aren’t their constant lapses in accuracy a deal-breaker for the readers?

[overanalyticallyme]

On D4vd: Details matter

YouTuber J Wisdom analyzed David Anthony Burke, the man charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He got over a millio

J Wisdom constructs a cognitive profile of David Anthony Burke using his music, past interviews, and court documents from the ongoing murder investigation. He incorporates psychological concepts like Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development and the Dark Triad. But the understanding built in the video lacks important material context. The video contains two arguments I’d like to address. They’re not supported by the evidence available to the public, or general research on the elements that make this case unique.

[overanalyticallyme]

Victim-centered true crime and the death of Gabby Petito (Part 1)

Join me as I investigate the claim that victim-centered narratives are more compelling and ethical.

True crime turns real-world criminal cases into consumable narratives. As you’d expect, questions of ethics are frequently a point of convention, especially when it comes to how we talk about victims of violent crimes. A popular proposed solution to shift away from analyzing the perpetrators, and instead highlight victims as case studies in systemic failures. But I don’t believe shifting towards victim-centered narratives can solve the fundamental issue of exploitation. Gabby Petito is centered by many when the internet discusses her death, but tastefully remembered by few.