Good Noticings Noticing Lindy West’s Adult Braces, Chappell Roan’s Personality, and Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette Season
Mar 25, 2026
They unpack Chappell Roan’s public behavior and a São Paulo security scare. They trace chaotic TSA lines back to DHS funding fights and ICE politics. They recount Taylor Frankie Paul’s troubled casting and the Bachelorette cancellation. They dissect Lindy West’s new book, public reveal, and the power dynamics around her shift to non-monogamy.
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Chappell Roan’s Boundaries Are Her Brand
- Chappell Roan’s public boundary-setting is consistent and informs how fans should approach her in person.
- Claire and Ashley argue her reputation and security choices (Airbnb vs. public hotels) shape realistic expectations about encountering her.
TSA Lines Are A Congressional Bargaining Chip
- The TSA staffing crisis is driven by a DHS funding standoff where ICE received alternate funding, leaving TSA unpaid and prompting mass absences.
- Claire and Ashley explain that congressional negotiation tactics (tying ICE rules to DHS funding) have turned airports into bargaining chips.
Public Role Models Face Backlash For Private Changes
- Lindy West’s new book and non-monogamy reveal highlight tension between a public role-model identity and messy private choices.
- Ashley notes West's writing style remains of a particular era, which shapes public reaction to her life changes.
