Minority Mindset

Recent data from Variety shows that the character Eleven’s fondness for Eggo waffles, which began in the first season of the show in 2016, has significantly benefited Kellogg’s, the company that makes them. Kellogg saw a 14% increase in sales during the last three months of 2017, and a further 9.4% increase in the first four months of 2018. This suggests that the popularity of Eggos soared around the time Season 2 was released on October 27, 2017, as fans stocked up both before and after watching. (Sales did decrease during the break between Seasons 2 and 3.) While Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven, may not personally enjoy frozen waffles, it’s clear many other people do!

The unexpected popularity of “Heated Rivalry” took everyone by surprise. According to HBO’s Casey Bloys, they initially anticipated a niche audience, “maybe gay-only,” but the show appealed to a much wider group. This success caught them off guard, leaving them unprepared for a quick return. However, the creators don’t want to repeat the long wait fans experienced with “Euphoria.” They aim to release a new season as soon as possible without sacrificing quality. “We know everyone wants seasons to come out more quickly,” said creator Tierney, “but I don’t want to rush a bad second season just because the show is popular. We’re eager to get back to work and deliver something great, and our creative team feels the same way!”

The show’s clever, self-deprecating humor was incredibly popular and still feels funny today, even after almost forty years. Viewers enjoyed how openly flawed the characters were – the funniest moments came from revealing their insecurities and selfishness. Despite portraying himself as logical and unbiased, Jerry Seinfeld was actually the most concerned with his own image.

Stephen Lang is good in the role of Quaritch, but his character doesn’t really change or develop. With each new Avatar movie, he just gets a different outfit and more powerful weapons. How long will the Avatar series continue to repeat Quaritch’s same old errors?

According to What’s on Netflix, the recent viewership numbers for Season 5 only cover the first 3.5 days after its release this week. Nielsen reports that Season 5 made up about 57% of total viewing time, while viewers spent the remaining 43% rewatching the earlier seasons. This new record breaks the previous one by over a billion minutes – a record previously held by Stranger Things, set during the premiere week of its fourth season.

A supposed animation cell from a revamped version of Dragon Ball Super, showing Goku’s first Super Saiyan God transformation, appeared online recently, sparking rumors of a complete series remake. While fans were initially doubtful, Toei Animation seemingly confirmed the leak when they issued a copyright strike that led to the image being taken down from social media.

Directed by Michael Dougherty, Krampus is a great horror movie for the holidays, offering a darker take on the Santa Claus myth. The film stays true to the traditional stories of Krampus, but what really makes it stand out is its impressive use of practical effects. Even ten years later, these effects are a testament to the filmmakers’ skill and continue to make the movie impactful, despite it being somewhat overlooked.