I might even posit that framing the issue as "men getting laid" as opposed to "men having very normal human desires for sex, connection, and validation" is part of the problem that the author is describing

Respectfully disagree. You say "policing wasn't an issue and now could very well be" as though that's an organic process, but journalists actively shape what's considered an issue. I don't think it's appropriate for reporters to be treating the Cuomo campaign as their assignments editor.

It's been wild to learn that early drafts of the sketch would have required Michael Bolton to be extremely vulgar. That would not have been nearly as funny! The success of the sketch hinges on Bolton's earnest, wholesome respect for the films he is stanning www.vulture.com/article/mich...

(You could argue that it would be better if they'd picked a movie franchise not headlined by someone who has since been very credibly accused of abuse, and I would understand if you're not interested in revisiting the video for that reason. But it has no technical faults.)

I invite you to watch or rewatch it and think about ways you could improve the dialogue, lyrics, composition, production, acting, or direction.

(It's a trick question — you can't) www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI6C...

I'm not trying to pick on this particular journalist or these particular experts — the problem lies with the editors who keep assigning the same story over and over and over again

Have they seen a spike in traffic from mistyped searches? Are they considering a crossover where they put Labubu dolls in their signature baby-wearing t-shirt? Inquiring minds want to know! shop.lalabu.com

"I think a lot of voters look at [Kirsten Gillibrand's failure to condemn Cuomo] and realize there’s something profoundly wrong if leaders cannot stay consistent with their own previously moral stances." nymag.com/intelligence...

Cuomo is "not going to stay up at night wondering whether the average New Yorker is doing okay. He’s going to stay up at night trying to figure out how to be president." nymag.com/intelligence...

"The harassment of 13 women in any other time and place would have been disqualifying. It’s shocking that that somehow is being swept under the rug." nymag.com/intelligence...