Aja Romano
Aja Romano is a geek culture reporter and fandom expert. Their reporting at the Daily Dot covered everything from Harry Potter and anime to Tumblr and Gamergate. Romano joined Vox as a staff reporter in 2016.
Pick-up artist shares his ‘Tinder Code’ for landing hot chicks
When will we start swiping left on moronic tips from pick-up artists?
On Jul 6, 2014 by Aja Romano
Why ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ is a radical feminist triumph
A recent piece arguing that Hiccup’s mom is a “weak” character ignores everything that makes HTTYD 2 subversive and transformative.
On Jun 22, 2014 by Aja Romano
Readers blast Chicago Sun-Times for ‘transphobic’ editorial on Laverne Cox
“The rest of us probably just call it transphobia.”
On Jun 2, 2014 by Aja Romano
Laverne Cox is on the cover of Time, but that’s just half the battle
Trans women are, by far, the highest at-risk group for discrimination, murder, and suicide. One Time cover doesn’t change that.
On May 30, 2014 by Aja Romano
Mom outs her transgender son on Facebook—and it’s amazing
Parents, pay attention. This is how you show your kids you accept them.
On Apr 3, 2014 by Aja Romano
The definitive ranking of Disney ‘Want Songs’
The music of Frozen is inspiring, but these are the 10 Disney numbers we think leave “Let It Go” out in the cold.
On Jan 18, 2014 by Aja Romano
LGBTQ reading of ‘Frozen’ prompts fiery debate on Tumblr
Looks like the fans won’t be letting it go any time soon.
On Jan 17, 2014 by Aja Romano
Already tired of the family? Spend your Thanksgiving with ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’
Get ready to marathon some laughably bad movies.
On Nov 27, 2013 by Aja Romano
Fifth-grader pleads guilty for role in Anonymous attack
The boy reportedly traded Anonymous pirated information for video games.
On Oct 26, 2013 by Aja Romano
Make the ultimate fandom mixtape
From Eminem to Death Cab for Cutie to the Goo Goo Dolls, these 10 songs have captured the hearts of fandoms for their commentary on life, love, and loss.
On Oct 3, 2013 by Aja Romano
What’s next for RiffTrax, the funniest support group on the Internet
RiffTrax, the hilarious audio movie commentary project from Mystery Science Theater 3000 alum Bill Corbett, is having a huge year.
On Sep 6, 2013 by Aja Romano
Stop using Chelsea Manning’s deadname
This isn’t difficult.
On Aug 22, 2013 by Aja Romano
Dude-owned women’s blog Bustle.com is off to a rough start
Bryan Goldberg raised $6.5 million to launch a man-helmed ladyblog named after a Victorian butt cage.
On Aug 14, 2013 by Aja Romano
Fans refuse to let ‘Little Witch Academia’ end after 1 episode
In just two days, a Kickstarter campaign to fund a second episode of fan-favorite anime has more than doubled its goal, raising over $300,000.
On Jul 10, 2013 by Aja Romano
“Brave” fans win: Disney will keep the old Merida
After fans spoke out online, the heroine of Brave won’t be getting a sexy princess makeover after all.
On May 15, 2013 by Aja Romano
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