Sonny Angels, Blind Boxes, and Inner-Child Consumerism
Adult women are embracing a new wave of inner-child consumerism, spending on collectible figurines like Sonny Angels and Smiski in blind boxes, where the contents are unknown until opened. This trend, valued at $13.5 billion globally, offers a comforting escape from reality and taps into the nostalgia of childhood, fostering emotional connections and loyalty.
Will Nostalgia Save RuPaul’s Drag Race from Oversaturation?
There is no doubt that RuPaul’s Drag Race is a cultural phenomenon but in recent years, Drag Race has come under fire for giving fans “drag fatigue” and burnout.