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Would I want my child to study for a social media influencer degree? No, but it’s the way of the world

What next, you might think, as you consider the UK university course: a BA in the manosphere? Take a look at media job listings to set yourself straight, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Burnham survived his first Trump meeting. His nice hair may have had something to do with it

The PM’s shiny newness could explain the easy ride he got this time. But who would dare predict the ever-shifting weather in the president’s head? asks Guardian columnist, Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

How’s your apocalypse stockpiling coming on? Three weeks in, mine has hit a few snags

Cans of tuna, sparkling water and an old torch – if the end of the world came for me now I’d struggle, but it’s hard to know how to prepare for an unknown threat, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Should I try the ‘18 summers’ parenting trend? Only if I want to ruin the school holidays

Long days with nothing to do is the whole point of summer. Turning it into a ‘making memories’ exercise is creepy and controlling, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

I’m torn by the hard hat v graduation cap debate. Is it wrong that I want my kids to go to university?

As Andy Burnham intervenes, it’s clear that the shine is coming off higher education. But is society ready for this mindshift? Am I? asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

In a fractious, divided world, I think I know why Pride is the hottest show in town

The 2014 film was only a modest success – but now the musical’s message of gay rights and solidarity feels both outlandish and full of hope, says columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

In Britain, Europe, and especially Las Vegas – maxxing the all-you-can-eat buffet is the people’s sport

As the all-inclusive holiday has a revival, I recall honing my buffet talents at the Pizza Hut salad bar in the 1980s. It’s skill and science, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

It’s a truly Trumpian tragedy: he’s made billions of dollars but can’t buy love or respect

Potus pocketed over $2.2bn last year – but with an algae-filled reflecting pool and his State Fair a fiasco, what price happiness? asks Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

I grew up watching Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova – this tale of their friendship wrecked me

Chris was my first tennis love, but it was Martina who broke my heart. What a joy to watch these legends still fighting on, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Here’s something London can be envious of: when New York parties, it really parties

A riot of joy and hugging and screaming followed the Knicks’ historic win. Britons can be jolly (Arsenal fans just were), but this was the gold standard, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18