We're Going to the Cottage: Why Heated Rivalry Hit So Hard

Penetrating Culture: A Cottage Colloquium on Heated Rivalry
So, a professor walks into a bar...

Once a month, Curious People brings fascinating experts to Denver bars for talks about things that make you stop scrolling. This month: Why is everyone obsessed with a secret queer hockey romance?

Join Professors Lynn Schofield Clark and Rachael Liberman from the University of Denver to examine the explosion of global interest surrounding the "it” queer romance of the moment, Heated Rivalry. Why has this adapted television series hit so hard for so many, and why now? As scholars in Media & Gender Studies, we'll explore issues such as fandom, mediations of sexual intimacy and consent, celebrity culture, the (un)official responses from the NHL and professional athletes, and trends that we’re seeing on social media. Bring your questions and share your pleasures - guilty or not!

Here's how it works:

• Doors open at 6:00 pm (grab a drink, meet people)
• Talk starts at 6:30 pm (about 45 minutes)
• Q&A follows (ask anything)
• Hang after (often the best part)

No homework. No tests. Just good ideas and real conversations.

What to expect: A ton of curious people in a room. Two experts at the front. Questions encouraged. Phones in pockets.

This is learning, but make it social.

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