Am I A Future Murderer? Explaining the Cultural Obsession with True Crime
By Austin Price, Editor in Chief
True crime enthusiasts are so common in today’s day and age that we have a name for ourselves: murderinos. According to Urban Dictionary, a murderino is defined as “A person who is interested in, especially obsessed with, murders. Including serial murderers, spree killers and rage/thrill killers.”
I think this definition describes me well and it’s comforting to know there are other true crime addicts out there that feel the same way as I do. I mean, we’re popular enough to have our own definition on Urban Dictionary, that’s one heck of an accomplishment. Now that you’re aware of our social status, let’s see what psychologists think of self-proclaimed murderinos.
Winter Wonders and Christmas Customs: Creepy Legends
By Austin Price, Staff Writer
Alright, as we come to an end of these wild Christmas traditions, we will wrap things up with some scary stories and creepy Christmas legends. Why, you may ask. Because the true meaning of Christmas is not to show your love for one another through acts of generosity and kindness. No, the true meaning of Christmas is to focus on superstitious rituals and cult-like ideals. Here we go.
Winter Wonders and Christmas Customs: An Unusual Christmas Eve Tradition
By Austin Price, Staff Writer
Alright you single ladies, this next tradition is for you. This is by far the most unusual and outlandish Christmas tradition I have ever come across, but it certainly is interesting. While this tradition is not as well known in America, it is a holiday celebration staple for the Czech Republic.
Winter Wonders and Christmas Customs: Ugly Sweaters
By Austin Price, Staff Writer
Our next Christmas tradition is one of my personal favorites: the wearing of Ugly Christmas sweaters. Ugly Christmas sweaters didn’t actually start out so ugly. The original ugly Christmas sweaters were never intended to be ugly; they were actually pretty artistic and joyful. They were first known as “Jingle Bell Sweaters” and featured discrete Christmas themed decorations. However, as the years went by, these sweaters became more commercialized and took on a different meaning.