Talking Tropes Podcast

It's her special day, and her rage can topple buildings. We're looking at the problematic trope of the mythic "Bridezilla," betrothed women who supernaturally destroy through their avarice for fancy dresses and ice sculptures. Can our plucky grooms survive? Tweet at us @talkingtropes to let us know your thoughts. Spoilers for: 27 Dresses Bride Wars Very Bad Things My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Boy Meets World Gilmore Girls Sabrina the Teenage Witch Scrubs Buffy the Vampire Slayer 30 Rock Community Bridezillas (Reality Show) Say Yes to the Dress Diva Brides Outside Readings: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=bBv5NmSHjYUC&oi=fnd&pg=PA11&dq=bridezilla+capitalism&ots=OkXdw4Ixut&sig=4cU_hqP4ycPxbOl--WwcEImGcS4#v=onepage&q=bridezilla%20capitalism&f=false Domesticating Matrimonial Monstrosity: Bridezillas and Narratives of Feminine Containment Alyssa Ann Samek White Weddings: Romancing Heterosexuality in Popular Culture Chrys Ingraham https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2009-0-