Sound Off
Distractify's "Sound Off" is where "hot takes" and "shaking the table" coincide. Our opinion section mirrors the charisma of Carrie Bradshaw and the unfiltered candor of Wendy Williams, with a smidge of "Dear Abby" advice when necessary.
Here, you'll find opinions about whether Love & Basketball is really a love story or a cautionary tale, divulge the validity and benefits of Black privilege, and learn about the importance of amplifying the Black LGBTQIA+ community through popular film genres like rom-coms, among a myriad of other topics.
No matter the take, you can expect our writers and editors to give concise, thought-out examples of stances they will stand on until the end of time. And remember, our opinion doesn't HAVE to match yours. It's actually a lot more fun when it doesn't!
Latest Sound Off News and Updates
Sound Off: Trying to Profit off of Trans Creators Isn’t “Very Demure, Very Mindful”
Jools and many other trans and LGBTQ+ influencers are often the last to profit from their work.
Sound Off: Kenya Moore’s Exit From ‘RHOA' Sparks Debate Among Bravo Fans — Was It Deserved?
Kenya's firing was a sad ending to a stellar ‘RHOA’ run.
Sound Off: PR Played a Role in How Celebrities Discuss Diddy — and the Mogul's Apology
Diddy has long been tied to celebrity culture, and yet the support from them is tied to PR and the public's image of celebs.
Sound Off: Shereé Whitfield (and Bravo) Fumbled Her ‘RHOA’ Legacy
The ‘Housewives’ OG’s departure was deserved, though Bravo still could’ve handled it better.
Sound Off: Luke James Is an Example of Selective “Separating the Art From the Artist”
Luke James doesn’t receive the same grace and praise for his work as convicted sexual assaulters R. Kelly and Bill Cosby.
Sound Off: Does a Hard Wig Really Attract a Soft Life?
Many Black women accused of having a “hard wig, soft life” say the luxury afforded to them has nothing to do with hair.
Sound Off: ‘Real Housewives’ Stars Should Share Everything About Their Lives
Several stars from ‘The Real Housewives’ franchise have been caught misleading viewers about their daily lives, damaging the show’s brand.
Sound Off: It's Time to Accept That Body Positivity Is for Fat and Skinny People
The body positivity movement has long focused on fat people, when it should really represent people of all different shapes, sizes, and ethnicities.
Sound Off: Donyale Luna’s Avoidance of Her Black Identity Affected Her History as a Fashion Pioneer
Max’s documentary, ‘Donyale Luna: Supermodel,’ explores the late supermodel’s complicated relationship with race and her identity as a Black woman.
Sound Off: White Bravolebrity Women Take "Pranking" Too Far With Their Black Co-Stars
‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ stars Erin Lichy’s prank and feud with Ubah Hassan blowup was triggering for many Black Bravo fans.
Sound Off: Man Sparks Racial Debate About Whether "Black Privilege" Is Real — Gets Ethered by the Internet
No matter how hard the internet tries, Black privilege will never be a thing. The explosive debate has officially taken over social media.
Sound Off: The 'RHOA' Girls Are in Trouble — How Bravo Can Prevent a Reboot
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ was once Bravo’s highest-rated reality show. But over the years, it just hasn’t been the same.
Sound Off: Erica Mena, Don't Even Think of Using Being "Afro-Latina" To Excuse Racism Against Black Women
'LHHATL's Erica Mena sparks Afro-Latina vs. Black women racism debate after she called Spice a racial slur on the Aug. 29, 2023 episode.
Sound Off: As a Plus-Size Woman, I’ve Certainly Dealt With Someone Who Looks Like Lizzo Fat-Shaming Me
Amid Lizzo’s ongoing allegations, see why I’m not surprised the singer possibly fat-shamed one of her former dancers, Arianna Davis.
Sound Off: Carrie and Aidan Reunited on 'And Just Like That,' and I’m Not Rooting for Them
Carrie and Aidan reunite in Season 2 of 'And Just Like That,' but Carrie's past behavior during their relationship may still cause problems.
Sound Off: Carlee Russell Faked Her Kidnapping — Believe Black Women Anyway
Carlee Russell’s case was a triggering reminder for many who have watched other missing cases involving Black women go overlooked, unsolved, and mocked.
Sound Off: Charlotte’s Sex-Positive Moment on ‘And Just Like That’ Defines #Momgoals
In Season 2 of ‘And Just Like That,’ Charlotte embarked on a snowy voyage to ensure her daughter, Lily, had a safe first time having sex.
Sound Off: Lisa Taking off Her Wig on ‘AJLT’ Was a Subtle Nod to the Black Hair Experience
Lisa Todd Wexley, played by Nicole Ari Parker, is one of two Black main characters in Max’s ‘And Just Like That.’
Sound Off: 'Love & Basketball' May or May Not Be the Most Toxic Black Love Story Ever Told
'Love and Basketball' is a classic film with a stellar cast — but Q and Monica's love story wasn't exactly #goals. Is the film problematic?
