Elizabeth Flux

Elizabeth Flux

Elizabeth Flux is a writer, blogger and former editor of On Dit.

Originally born in Hong Kong, she migrated to Australia at the age of three. Her mixed heritage has given her an interest in the impact of culture on personality and outlook, as well as an appreciation for the importance of language.

At present she is a regular contributor to both Subterranean Death Cult, a pop culture website, and Lip Magazine, a feminist publication.

Articles by Elizabeth Flux

Cut out the Cut for Bieber jokes, it’s no laughing matter

Cut out the Cut for Bieber jokes, it’s no laughing matter

10 Jan 13 Apparently Bieber fever has a new symptom: emotional blackmail. Justin Bieber is eighteen years old and supposedly last week smoked…... Read more

Milking the last drop of absurd homophobia

Milking the last drop of absurd homophobia

17 Oct 12 Did you know that your choice of milk brand could be turning your child gay, or worse, into less of…... Read more

We must find, then define, the line on online abuse

We must find, then define, the line on online abuse

06 Aug 12 Making homophobic slurs is not ok, whether it be in real life, on twitter, or even arguably amongst friends. It…... Read more

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choice ringside rantings

From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go

Tim says:

They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]

From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go

Kel says:

If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]

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Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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