Samantha Sing
Bio
Samantha is an animal rights activist, environmentalist, and huge horror fan. She likes writing about nostalgic television shows and movies.
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Collecting & Spending
Throughout my life, I find myself going through different fandoms. A fandom is a subculture composed of people who share a common strong interest in a particular person or thing and I used to believe that the things you are interested in say a lot about who you are. Expressing your fandoms to the world is great but shouldn't come at a cost. Whether it's owning a prop replica of a Batman Batarang, an Alien Facehugger plushie or a Sailor Moon t-shirt; I felt like I needed these things in order to be labeled as a “true” fan. It’s easy to become obsessed with something new and quickly purchase everything that relates to it in the remotest sense. Funko Inc., a company that manufactures licensed pop culture collectibles has people willing to pay a thousand of dollars for a vinyl figurine to add to their collection. I would never pay that much money for one item but if you add the other stuff I have purchased in the past, it comes pretty close.
By Samantha Sing2 years ago in Geeks
Pokémon and Animal Rights
In Asian cultures, animals are simply seen as food or a nuisance to have rather than companions. I was lucky to have goldfish and snails as a kid but my love for animals was largely due to the things I watched; Animal Planet, Disney Movies, and of course Pokémon. At some point every Pokémon fan has wished that Pokémon were real but take a look around, animals that have inspired these pocket monsters are all around us. During the quarantine, I had the chance to re-watch the anime and read the manga and was surprised to find how the relationship between trainer and Pokémon, the science and the morals greatly align with animal rights.
By Samantha Sing4 years ago in Geeks
Insect Scream Queens: A Look at Insects in Horror
Whether its their ability to reproduce/evolve quickly, their alien like appearance and movements, or their association with disease and death; we've been conditioned by society to fear bugs. All the reasons why people are scared of insects are the same reasons why I love and am fascinated by them. Along with my love for horror, it's surprising up until recently I have just finished reading "Insect Princess"; a horror manga about insects. Although I was very disappointed with the plot, the art was enough for me to complete the full three volumes. "A dark romance about a high school boy who falls helplessly in love with a beautiful girl who has to eat people to survive." Just like the main character you can't help but fall in love with her too. But falling in love means not only her human side but her insect "monster" half as well.
By Samantha Sing4 years ago in Horror
Not Your Typical Horror Music
When I think about classical horror movie music the Halloween (1978) film immediately pops into my head. Other words to describe the music i'm talking about include creepy, ambient, and apprehensive; songs that give you the goosebumps. A pop cover song, or a catchy 80s song wouldn't come to mind at first. But that's the reason why I love horror; behind the blood, guts, and gore there is also comedy, romance, mystery, and of course thriller. These are not only some of my favorite songs, but they also come from some of best horror films/games that I've seen.
By Samantha Sing5 years ago in Beat
The Silence of the Flies
"I looked up at the top of my old bookshelves. There, dusty and unread for years, were all the animal books of my childhood. I'd love these books. They were rich with wildness, escape and adventure. But I hated them too. Because the never had happy endings. Tarka the otter was killed by hounds. The falcons died of pesticide poisoning. A man with a spade beat to death the otter in Ring of Bright Water, vultures tore out the Red Pony's eyes. The deer in The Yearling was shot, the dog in Old Yeller died. So did the spider in Charlotte's Web and my favorite rabbit in Watership Down. I remember that awful dread as the number of pages shrank in each new animal book I read. I knew what would happen. And it happen every time." - Excerpt from H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
By Samantha Sing5 years ago in Poets
Homage to Horror: A Review of 'Pumpkin Night'
In a effort to expand into other new horror manga, not just Junji Ito, I spent the last couple of months reading almost anything I came across. Some honorable mentions include Happiness (Shuzo Oshimi), Kiriko Kills' (Shingo Honda), and Killing Morph (Masaya Hokazono), but nothing entertained me more than Pumpkin Night. This manga is currently on-going and this review contains some spoilers!
By Samantha Sing5 years ago in Horror
Spiral into Fashion
Out with the polka dots and stripes and in with the spirals. When I say horror manga, the first name that should pop into your head is Junji Ito. The first time I read one of his works (Enigma of Amigara Fault), I was immediately hooked and my love for horror sparked.
By Samantha Sing5 years ago in Styled
Why I'm Still in Love with 'Sesame Street' and 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' Today
“Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness.” - Katherine Henson The Public Broadcasting Network (PBS) was the primary provider of educational television to the public. Watched by millions of children before the days of online streaming; the ones that I hold near and dear to my heart are Mr.Rogers' Neighborhood and Sesame Street. The core values that I live my life by are obtained from what I learned from these two shows. Helping kids grow into kinder human beings; without them I know for a fact that I would be a completely different person today.
By Samantha Sing5 years ago in Geeks
Five Motivational Songs from My Childhood
Have you ever felt like Rapunzel wondering, "When will my life begin?" Life is about taking risks that can lead to amazing changes and opportunities, but often, it's scary to leave a place where you are feeling at ease and safe. In the comfort of our own homes, we vicariously live out the stories of others in the books, shows, and movies we read and watch—but don't you think it's time to go on a journey of your own? Here are five songs from my childhood that I revisit every once in awhile when I need just that little push or reminder that adventure is always out there. But only if you dream big and take risks. Even if you are living your best life at this moment, listening to these songs will leave you feeling good. Enjoy!
By Samantha Sing5 years ago in Beat
How Puppet Sitcoms Changed My Outlook on Life
Graduating from college is supposed to be one of the happiest moments of your life. Before that moment I believed that I was going to go out and change the world for the better, but in reality, I ended up falling into a state of depression. Applying for 10 jobs a day and not hearing back at all, I sought comfort in the form of puppet sitcoms. That comfort did not only come from that nostalgic feeling of the late 80s and early 90s, but more from what a dinosaur and an alien had taught me with each episode. Having these stories be told through puppets, they were allowed to get away with dark themes and serious issues.
By Samantha Sing5 years ago in Geeks
