An Unconventional Affair | S5 E10
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09/10/23 • 58 min
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In this captivating installment of our Shades of Bae series, we draw inspiration from Netflix's Black Mirror episode, "Striking Vipers."
It tells the tale of two old friends who reunite and begin a new chapter in their friendship within a virtual reality video game called "Striking Vipers." As they immerse themselves in this virtual world, taking on different identities and engaging in intense tournaments, they find themselves exploring a deeper and more complicated intimate connection within and outside the game. As the lines blur between the virtual and the real, they find themselves in an unconventional affair they are unable to conceal. Join us as we unpack this fascinating episode of Black Mirror and navigate the complex terrain of relationships, identity, and the many shades of gray our sexualities exist between.
In this captivating installment of our Shades of Bae series, we draw inspiration from Netflix's Black Mirror episode, "Striking Vipers."
It tells the tale of two old friends who reunite and begin a new chapter in their friendship within a virtual reality video game called "Striking Vipers." As they immerse themselves in this virtual world, taking on different identities and engaging in intense tournaments, they find themselves exploring a deeper and more complicated intimate connection within and outside the game. As the lines blur between the virtual and the real, they find themselves in an unconventional affair they are unable to conceal. Join us as we unpack this fascinating episode of Black Mirror and navigate the complex terrain of relationships, identity, and the many shades of gray our sexualities exist between.
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Join us as we dive into the colorful world of sexuality and gender identity! In this episode, we continue our "Shades of Bae" series as we explore the fascinating ways our desires thrive outside society's checkboxes. Discover how the spectrum of our sexuality intersects with taboo relationships, challenging the boundaries of pleasure. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion filled with funny stories and revelations that will hopefully broaden your horizons so press play and take this extraordinary journey through the diverse tapestry of human connections.
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In this follow-up from the previous installment of our “Shades of Bae” series, we pick up the conversation from where we left off in “An Unconventional Affair”, which was inspired by Black Mirror’s striking vipers' episode, where two best friends found themselves in a virtual entanglement that rooted itself much further and deeper than either of them would ever imagine. As our conversation progressed we found ourselves unpacking what some would say, the cheater knows best. With assignations afoot, and reflections of the misplaced trust we put, with previous partners for which we have now parted ways. Removed emotionally from journeys we once took, we now convene to take a look at the nuance at play, in the many shades of bae.
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