Terry Nguyen
Vox
Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Terry:
Why brands are obsessed with building community
Brands and creators want customers to be active, engaged fans — and to spend more money. → Read More
One Good Thing: Two ’90s Asian films that capture the loneliness of modern life
In Chungking Express and Rebels of the Neon God, the vibes are melancholy but incredibly aesthetic. → Read More
One Good Thing: A French reality show with high-end homes and low-stakes drama
Netflix’s The Parisian Agency is a luxury real estate show featuring a family that actually gets along. → Read More
Are we ever authentically ourselves on the internet?
New "anti-Instagram" apps like BeReal claim to help users be more authentic online, but the distinction between real and fake isn’t quite that simple. → Read More
Everything is trending all at once on TikTok.
Everything and anything can be a trend on the internet. Why are we so determined to name them? → Read More
Saving Face is a delightful queer rom-com — and a love letter to Asian moms
The 2004 film, directed by Alice Wu, attempts to give equal weight to the foibles and fantasies of an Asian mother and daughter. → Read More
Russian Doll and accepting the things you can’t change
Natasha Lyonne’s Nadia travels back in time in a futile attempt to undo intergenerational trauma. → Read More
The hottest trend on TikTok? In-depth analysis.
These creators have theories for everything on the internet, from celebrities to fashion trends. → Read More
Gen Z does not dream of labor
On TikTok and online, the youngest workers are rejecting work as we know it. How will that play out IRL? → Read More
Mexico City and the pitfalls of becoming a remote work destination
The city has become a remote work playground for expats. Meanwhile, rising housing prices and inflation have made it more unaffordable for locals. → Read More
Hour-long YouTube video essays are thriving in the TikTok era
Hour-long YouTube videos are thriving in the TikTok era. Their popularity reflects our desire for more nuanced content online. → Read More
How Kibbe body types became an internet obsession
David Kibbe’s out-of-print style guide from the 1980s has unexpectedly spawned an online fandom. → Read More
One Good Thing: The celebrity art couple who turned love into performance
Ulay and Marina Abramović’s legacy is often overshadowed by an elaborate breakup, but their body of work is a valuable lesson on love and creativity. → Read More
The winner of this year’s Super Bowl: Money
Ads for crypto companies and sports betting sites will be all over the Super Bowl. → Read More
Nathan Chen is America’s best shot at figure skating gold
The "Quad King" finished fifth at the 2018 Olympics but has since become almost unbeatable in international competition. → Read More
It’s the dawn of a new space age — at least for billionaires
Space is having a moment, but regular Americans don’t seem that interested. → Read More
What’s the point of digital clothes?
Digital fashion makes sense for video games with virtual metaverse-like worlds, but it probably won’t ever replace real clothes. → Read More
The empty promise of instant delivery
The pandemic changed how shoppers think about convenience, but on-demand delivery can only offer so much. → Read More
The thirst for Jack Harlow, Gen Z’s breakout white rapper, explained
The 23-year-old "What’s Poppin" star is the latest product of the white rapper industrial complex. → Read More
How 7 people spent their money when they didn’t have to pay student loans
Borrowers have welcomed the Covid-19 loan freeze and benefited financially. → Read More