Amy Roberts

http://clarissaexplainsfa.com/

Bio

Amy Roberts is a freelance writer, poet, and musician based in Liverpool, UK. She's the co-founder and co-editor of the feminist pop culture blog Clarissa Explains Fuck All & plays bass for d-beat punk band Aüralskit. Amy likes gin and horror movies and worships the work of David Lynch.

'Drag Race' Star Miss Vanjie Is More Than A Meme — She's A Reminder Of Our Resilience

It was the sashay away heard across the internet. When Vanessa Vanjie Mateo became the first queen eliminated from RuPaul’s Drag RaceSeason 10, she did not sashay gently into that good night. Instead, Miss Vanjie shimmied ass-backwards towards the…

I Left My Career To Go Back To Bartending & I Am Grateful For It Every Day

When I turned 30 I was gripped with that same blood-curdling question that I’ve recently discovered most women experience: What am I doing with my life? At the time I was bouncing between freelance writing gigs while anxiously watching my income…

Britney Spears' Response To "Cry Me A River" Is The Greatest Song You’ve Never Heard

If it had actually been released in 2004, then Britney Spears' response song to "Cry Me A River," Justin Timberlake's rumored ballad about their breakup, would have been a sensation. However, that never happened. Instead, the only official airplay…

These Two Olympic Ice Hockey USA Players Are Twins & You’re Going To Love Them

If you find yourself seeing double during the women's ice hockey events of the 2018 Olympics, don't adjust your set. What you're actually seeing is USA Ice Hockey Twins in action. Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando are…

The First Photo Of Salem From The 'Sabrina' Reboot Is Here & Yes, He's Even Edgier

As the sassiest ball of fur on four legs, Salem was arguably the best character of the '90s live-action iteration of Sabrina The Teenage Witch. Actually, he was probably the best character of the '90s, period. But the new Salem from the Sabrina…

Here’s When You Can Catch The Olympics Snowboarding Events On NBC

The Winter Olympics have arrived, and it's hard to keep on top of all the events in store. For fans who want to know when to watch 2018 Olympics Snowboarding on NBC, there's a handy schedule that will make sure you don't miss a moment. Snowboarding…

We Need To Talk About The Song In The 'Jack Ryan' Super Bowl Commercial

Whether you're a huge fan of writer Tom Clancy or miss John Krasinski's boyish charms on the small screen, the Jack Ryan Super Bowl commercial is a sure-fire touchdown. And part of that is thanks to the Jack Ryan trailer's "All Along The Watchtower"…

This 'Castle Rock' Super Bowl Teaser Is Full Of King-Sized Easter Eggs

Quit digging behind that Rita Hayworth poster, because the newly released Castle Rock Super Bowl 2018 teaser is a Stephen King fan's dream. Besides being stacked full of other Easter Eggs (more on those in a moment), there's one in particular that…

Why You Should Watch This '90s Classic On Valentine's Day

That feeling you get when you meet someone special, that cosmic fizz that fills your entire body, it's difficult to put into words. It's even more difficult to express visually. And yet, Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise is the perfect cinematic…

This ’90s Love Song Playlist Is The Only One You’ll Ever Need

It's hard to figure out the best way to express your feelings to that special someone, but all you might really need is the ultimate romantic '90s playlist to help you out. Well, that and a little bit of mood lighting. Maybe some fine wine and…

There’s A ‘Rugrats’ Porn Parody That NOBODY Asked For

There's no easy way to put this, so just fix yourself a tall drink of something strong, sit yourself down, and prepare for the end times: a Rugrats porn parody called Tugrats now exists — and that shrieking noise you can hear? Yeah, that's the sound…

Macaulay Culkin Just Threw Shade At Trump & 'Home Alone' Fans Will Totally Understand

If you've long suspected that Macaulay Culkin isn't a fan of Donald Trump's cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, then congratulations: You were absolutely, totally correct. In a Reddit AMA earlier this week, the actor was asked which Home Alone…

Details About Cardi B & Bruno Mars' Friendship Will Bring Fans So Much Joy

If you look closely enough, there's a lot you can tell about Cardi B and Bruno Mars' friendship from their '90s throwback music video for "Finesse (Remix)." For starters, it's all too easy to imagine them hanging out together and rewatching old…

Why It’s Worth Keeping Your Hopes Up About A Childish Gambino Tour In 2018

If you've still got Awaken, My Love! on permanent rotation, then you might be wondering whether there are any Childish Gambino 2018 tour dates coming up, so you can finally hear the phenomenal album live. However, fans may struggle with the same…

All Of The '90s TV Couples That Make More Sense Than Ross & Rachel

Now that we've all watched Friends as certified grown-ups, it's nice to know people are catching on to the idea that Ross and Rachel were the show's worst couple. With that in mind, let's take a moment to recognize some '90s couples that make more…

16 Ways 'Riverdale' Would Have Been So Different In The '90s

Considering how heavily the show leans into '90s teen TV tropes, it's interesting to speculate how Riverdale would've been different in the '90s. While there's plenty to love about the era — like Pogs, Blockbuster Video, and Leonardo DiCaprio at…

The Chainsmokers' Alex Pall Got Caught Cheating On His GF & Now He Says He's "Miserable"

Oh karma, you tricky beast. Following the release of footage that appeared to reveal The Chainsmokers DJ kissing another woman, Alex Pall revealed he's been "miserable" since his public shaming and breakup from girlfriend, Tori Woodward. Pall shared…

Your Favorite Early '00s Movie Is Coming To Netflix & TBH It's A Feminist Masterpiece

Prepare to have your Hugh Dancy obsession reinstated, because Ella Enchanted is coming to Netflix in February 2018. That means you can relive the early '00s, otherwise known as the time when you watched this movie on repeat. In case you're one of…

The New 'Queer Eye' Trailer Is Here & It'll Give You So Many Feelings

It only seems like yesterday that Carson Kressley and Kyan Douglas taught straight men across America how to shave properly in the original Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. Eleven years since that series ended, the first trailer for Netflix's Queer…

This News About The 'Big Little Lies' Cast's Huge Season 2 Salaries Is Worth Celebrating

If Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon's reported salaries for Big Little Lies Season 2 are anything to go by, change may actually be afoot in the entertainment industry. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kidman and Witherspoon will reportedly be…