Happy Thursday Popheads!!! We back with a spankin’ new episode of TWWD and the tea is flaming today. Whether we know it or not, we all belong to some type of fandom and it’s our responsibility to maintain positive order when repping our favorite artists. From observation, I’m starting to see how vibes are changing for Gen Z and Alpha Stans!

This week I’m tapping in with a conversation that started as a joke online but has quietly turned into something a lot more problematic: the Khia Asylum and how pop culture fandom has gotten way too comfortable turning artists into punchlines the moment their charts cool off. I break down where the term came from, how it’s being used now, and why the energy feels less camp and more cruel lately.

I get into why this trend is especially wild when you think about how careers actually work. Every artist has highs and lows. That doesn’t erase their talent, their catalog, or their impact. I also had to pause and give Khia her real flowers because Florida’s finest has way more range and legacy than the internet gives her credit for. Period. Along the way I connect this whole thing to fan culture today, keyboard bravery, misused language, and how negativity somehow became a sport instead of support.

Heavy topic, but we keep it light. There are laughs, side tangents, retail trauma bonding, pop nostalgia, and plenty of silver linings because I still believe fandom can be fun again. If you love pop culture but feel exhausted by how mean the discourse has gotten, this one’s for you. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let’s wind down while we unpack why uplifting your faves will always hit harder than dragging them.