Oct 8, 2025
“Taking the black pill” names a posture of fatalism that migrated from fringe men’s forums into the wider internet. The metaphor riffs on the pills in The Matrix, but where the “red pill” claims to reveal hard truths, the black pill says those truths are terminal and change is pointless. In its most specific...
Jan 17, 2024
In this Boles.tv live stream highlight, David Boles wonders about the cultural identifications of Pop vs. Soda vs. Coke -- as well as "Iced Tea" vs. "Sweet Tea" -- and, finally, "Regular Coffee" vs. "Black Coffee."
Nov 24, 2023
Today, we ask the question: Should the LGBTQ+ community, similar to the Deaf community, welcome allies - those who do not identify as part of the community but support it, into their fold? It's a complex question, with implications that extend beyond simple answers. So, let's explore this together, through the lens...
Jul 12, 2023
Negotiating differences between conflicting cultural norms is a challenge. In this Boles.tv live stream highlight, David Boles shares the wonderment of "culturally allowed communication" on the street between Norway, Los Angeles, New York, Nebraska and Iowa. More often than not, you might just be asked, "Why are you...
Jan 17, 2019
We may borrow, but never steal, and still be guilty! Have you divined the merits of Cultural Appropriation, and the price we pay for its dismay, and discovery? Will playing "Cowboys and Indians" ever remain the same again?