Death of Adulthood

The hosts of "For Colored Nerds" delve into A.O. Scott's "The Death of Adulthood," questioning the very definition of adulthood and its perceived demise in popular culture. They debate whether adulthood is defined by responsibility and unhappiness or simply by taking care of one's obligations, with one host considering herself a "semi-adult" and the other not an adult at all. The discussion extends to the romanticization of flawed characters like Tony Soprano and Don Draper in television, and the limited opportunities for black individuals to be portrayed as complex, imperfect figures. They explore the archetype of the "black superwoman" versus the absence of "black female losers" in media, reflecting on how cultural shifts have impacted the representation of black experiences.