Comedy
Blythe Roberson's book, How to Date Men When You Hate Men, explores her perspective on the millennial dating culture, and what all the B.S. (might) mean. For our first episode of 2020, we're catching up on our holiday break, the importance of getting out of the city and turning off ya brain, and how to bounce back post-New Year. For our first book review, we discuss HTDMWYHM, a 2018 non-fiction that focuses primarily on straight, college-educated, white men with privilege, and their relationship with straight, college-educated white women. The book is organized by the chronological steps of a relationship from crushes to making art about your break-up. The book's theme hovers over the antiquated portrayal of a rom-com relationship, and how men and women suffer long after the movie is over. We highlight the book's bright spots, including opting into romance for joy, her theory on "Professionally Insecure Woke Boys", the art of becoming "a full tree", and calling out what's the absolute worst thing to say to a single person. We discuss the low points too, including the author's oblivious attitude and constant-wonder if she's actually ever dated at all, her typical millennial tone and lackluster sarcasm, and an overall questionable authority on relationships and dating. Listen for our Oh My God, Same! moments including the importance of a situation-ship, the panic of a blurry-faced crush, the yearning for romantic stability, and being horrible at giving out signals ie. resting bitch face. What?! It's just our face! Follow us on Instagram @ohmygodsamepodcast, Jaclyn @jaclynmerk, and Erin @erinkcarroll. Email us your stories and questions at ohmygodsame@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ohmygodsame/support