Author: The Averagebeing

Iam Tongi is among the most popular American Idol participants in all its 21 seasons. From his sensational audition to his Hawaii homecoming, he has always been in the news for all the right reasons. He was recently crowned the winner of the American Idol 21, which concluded on May 21st, 2023. There is more curiosity about this talented Hawaiian singer than ever, especially after his victory at the hit American reality show. Everyone who follows the show knows that Iam hails from Kahuku, Hawaii, which is a peaceful locality situated on Oahu Island, Hawaii. He shifted to Seattle, Washington,…

Netflix released the new Spanish series ‘Muted’ and promoted it as a captivating murder mystery following the story of a psychopath. The suspenseful thriller premiered with six episodes on May 19th, 2023, and is already gaining all the attention it should. However, it is too early to say if the show will repeat the gargantuan success achieved by its Spanish cousin ‘Money Heist.’ But for now, the play, more specifically its ending, has been the talk of the town. Let us see if the show has lived up to the hype. More importantly, what did that intriguing ending mean? What…

Over the years, as multiple installments of the blockbuster American action franchise Fast and Furious were released, it was touted that the Vin Diesel-led franchise would finally hang its boots after the 10th installment. Now that the tenth entry is already out there, fans are wondering what could be the possible future of Fast and Furious. The film series began its journey into the cinemas with the 2001 film titled The Fast and the Furious. The action entertainer was deemed one of the year’s biggest hits and starred in the iconic duo of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. After this…

Almost every anime you watch uses the ‘power of friendship’ concept. It has been overdone to the point of it becoming corny. 2014 anime, ‘One Week Friends,’ is a testament to how even an overdone genre can be presented refreshingly. No, the anime does dramatize, “I will die for my friends!” but it does show the daily lives of two people who want to be friends and gradually become closer by overcoming a painful obstacle. One Week Friends does not show characters with a burning passion or fierce personalities; instead, it reflects on two teenagers and their feelings for each…

Season 3 of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is in full swing, and the latest episode just left us on a cliffhanger. Episode 5 of season 3 showed Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Genya struggling to defeat the Upper-Rank Four demon. Just as Tanjiro cut down three of the Upper-Rank clones with a beautifully animated move, he was greeted with the sight of Genya, who suddenly resembled a demon. Genya has a black sclera and yellow pupils with veins bulging on his face. He even developed fans and seems to be drooling. The tips of his hair are also yellow, making fans…

May 4th is the holy day for every Star Wars Fan. The iconic line echoing through generations, “May the force be with you,” comes off like a wishful encouragement. This dialog was first heard in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope by General Jan Dodonna in the 1977 film. It was sort of seen as a battle cry since the military leader utters these words to his troops for the Battle of Yavin. Ever since then, fans coined the term “May the fourth be with you” as a play with puns and marked May 4th as the official…

Take a quarter cup of your feelings, half a cup of emotions expressed in words, and a full glass of melody that reflects your state of mind– and you get a song that narrates your story. Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Lady Gaga, BTS, Sam Smith, George Ezra, Adele, Sia, and several others have established a dedicated fanbase since they write their own songs which give a glimpse of their personal lives. Ed Sheeran is one such songwriter who is known to evoke a ‘pure love’ sentiment with his songs. The ‘Perfect’ songwriter has always been transparent in his song-making…

Simulation games are a great escape from your mundane chores. Ironically, we play these games where we are supposed to farm, cook, clean, run a business, groom, and whatnot. So basically, we are escaping reality to simulate the realism in games… Tongue-in-cheek Among this plethora of games, ‘My Singing Monsters’ is not your ordinary virtual parallel universe. It subverts the trope by introducing a creative way to juxtapose monsters and music. One has to collect and breed monsters that have an assigned musical line. These monsters can either sing or play an instrument, and you can mix and match them…

Playing conventional sports is so passé. Who likes to just ‘kick a football?’ Who likes to just ‘race cars?’ Every gamer needs a new challenge. That’s how you stimulate the keyboard warriors. And Psyonix knew exactly what they were doing when they created an epic amalgamation. Rocket League is playing soccer but with cars! This multiplayer team game is the trigger for any adrenaline junkie. The visuals, graphics, audio, theme cohesions, accessibility, performance, and completion– its every parameter suffices the gaming experience. Moreover, the Rocket League Championship is the most awaited E-Sports league every year, where teams compete for the…

Diving into a possible genre has quickly become one of the favorite genres in cinema. Filmmakers get a wide-lensed spectrum to explore creativity in imagining an impending doom. As Dystopian novels in previous centuries explored what the world would look like in 2020, several predictions seem prevalent in today’s age, such as – The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, The Children of Men by P.D. James, and many more. The writers based their predictions on how minute discrimination and ignorance in the present would compound…

The Disney vault harbors some of the most beloved fairytales. These stories are curated from across the globe and over the centuries. Even though these stories are marketed for children, the strong underlying themes like the importance of education for girls, standing up for oneself, truth prevails over lies, being kind is the greatest strength, and many such moral values shape young adults. Cinderella was one such animated movie that became an instant hit, where women could relate to relentless chores, under-appreciation, and gaslighting. The happily-ever-after with a Prince Charming who chose you unconditionally is every girl’s dream. However, to…

Think about the most famous names you can recall in 5 seconds. There are high chances that The Rock is popping into your mind. Dwayne Johnson, born on May 2, 1972, began his inspiring journey to stardom by first trying his hand at college football in the Miami Hurricanes Football, post which he was drafted by Calgary Stampeders in Canadian Football League. However, his career couldn’t take off. As one door closes, he slams open the biggest door of his career with professional wrestling in 1996. He was the key player in redefining the World Wrestling Federation, or WWF, as…

A name synonymous with ‘hitmaker,’ Bad Bunny shattered the glass ceiling of the mainstream music industry. The Latin Reggaeton artist has amassed a massive fandom within a span of five years and counting. He is among the influential international musicians who managed to chart every song he was associated with. From Becky G, Drake, and Cardi B, to Rosalía, J.Balvin, and Bomba Estéreo, his collaborations are not characterized by popularity but by people who understand his vision. No wonder Bad Bunny was the Number #1 streamed artist on Spotify for three consecutive years (2020-2022) — the first time for any…

Scrolling through TikTok is like reading a self-help book with multiple unsolicited authors. The trends change in a blink of an eye: from learning things that are never taught in school to unlearning things taught about society, TikTok is a walking paradox. Yet we spend hours on the platform, consuming bite-sized information and sometimes believing it to be set in stone. In the merriment of all, you will always stumble upon a dark corner occasionally while scrolling. And usually, these TikToks give you more dopamine than other cheerful ones. However, the latest trend hits too close to home as it…

Manners maketh man, but the beard maketh him unrecognizable. James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers team is one of the most widely known basketball players. He is placed as the 5th best shooting guard in NBA history. His legend knows no bounds as the 2018 MVP, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist, and 10-time All-star; while the list goes on. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Equity Basketball (@equitybasketball) James Harden is also categorized as a strategic player with a penchant for engineering his approach to shooting the hoops. His genius on the court has landed him at the…