Get ready to embrace your sad, weird girl feelings because this week, we’re diving headfirst into the dark and moody rabbit hole of mall goth culture. From MySpace pages to the dimly lit corners of Hot Topic, we’re reminiscing about the music, fashion, and mall-hopping rituals that defined the scene…and our own teenage years.

We’re dusting off the cobwebs in Ashley’s old gothy closet to relive her most iconic outfits, cringing over Kaycee’s sixth-grade fashion missteps, and revisiting our mallrat days (with a bit of sadness for the malls that just aren’t the same anymore). Plus, we tackle the all-important question: What is the spooky girl origin story?

Also in this episode: Nostalgic New Year’s Resolutions, including reading more books by and about women, especially the maligned ones in media. And a fresh chance to drag our least favorite Degrassi character because, well, some traditions never die.

Grab this month’s signature drink, slap on some black eyeliner, and join us for a trip down memory lane that proves we’re still a little (lot) goth and emo at heart.

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In our first meeting of the Retro Reads Book Club, we are revisiting the childhood Christmas classic The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Published in 1972, this book is a heartwarming tale of chaos that introduces us to the Herdmans, a group of unruly siblings who shake up the annual Christmas pageant in a truly delightful way.

Discussion questions:

Who was your favorite character (and why was it Imogene Herdman)?

How does this fit in with all the other Christmas pop culture of our youth?

Are we all kind of Herdmans at heart?

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Are you ready to dive into one of the most iconic pieces of Christmas media ever? This week, we’re revisiting Degrassi’s two-part holiday episode that truly Goes There. Brace yourself for a tangled web of teenage drama featuring Craig, Manny, and Ashley, plus a nostalgic nod to the now-grown—but still oh-so-dramatic—characters from past Degrassi generations. As we sip this month’s festive cocktail, we’re unraveling the scandalous love triangles and unforgettable moments of the show that defined our youth.

Also in this episode: Our personal journeys with Degrassi, from Limewire downloads to marathon basement binges. How the show shaped our teenage years and became the foundation of our friendship. And a (not-so-fond) look back at the cold garages where we wasted way too much time watching boys play guitars.

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