Archive - IPAs and Cupcakes: Alisa's Pop Culture Lair

"Bring It!" and the Reality of Reality TV

Jul 8, 2020 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Shaitel, Thanks to RuPaul's Drag Race

I'm sorry darling, how did YOU get here?

Apr 11, 2024 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

Silence and the Allure of Kylie Jenner

When you fill in the blanks incorrectly.

Aug 3, 2020 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

The "Fleabag" Blueprint

Here I go, trying to express my admiration.

Aug 31, 2020 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

Aliza's Gallery of Tznius Costumes

My cosplay shan't be restricted by my modesty. I mean, it is, but I work it.

Feb 23, 2021 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

How To Make A Personal Library

An anecdotal manual.

May 26, 2021 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

MomTok and Using Religion for Clout

"How will Montauk survive this!"

Sep 19, 2024 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

I Finished My Quarantine Project

Can we stop now?

Aug 24, 2020 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

10 Things That Made Me Cry In 2023

Dec 31, 2023 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

We're in an Age of Niche Pop Culture

"The Diplomat", "Mad Men" and Getting People to Watch the Shows You Like

Jun 7, 2023 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

“Smashing The Tablets”

A new anthology from SUNY Press

Jul 8 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

In Case of Turbulence

Oct 15, 2021 •

Alisa Ungar-Sargon

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts