A Little About Me
I’m Deshawn “DeLa Doll” Thomas, and I began writing professionally in 2016. Much of my work is a mix of culture criticism, media reviews, and me being very opinionated (but well-intentioned). If you’d like to you’re interested in commissioning me to write for your publication, please contact me at DeLaDollDT@gmail.com.
Notable Articles from My Blog (and/or just ones I’m pretty fond of)
I Can’t Ignore Donald Glover’s Misogynoir Anymore (2022)
A response to Glover’s strange “self-interview” stunt and the anti-black misogyny found in both Atlanta and his overall body of work. This is my most-read and shared article of 2022.
Well, is he?
A deep dive into the controversy surrounding internet icons Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson. Evidence of how very online I am, my love of research, and just a deep dive I’m very proud of.
BlerdCon: It Was Never Really About Blerds (2021)
Addressing controversial topics with commentary, research, and receipts is my specialty.
Lord Of The Rings: Middle Earth’s Most Dysfunctional Polycule (2021)
This was written shortly after I watched Lord of the Rings for the first time. Make of it what you will.
Cosplay Copycats: Let’s Talk About Clout Chasing in the Cosplay Community (2021)
A deep dive into bad actors and conflict in the cosplay community/subculture
10 Reasons Why I Love Demon Slayer (2020)
To show that I’m kind of a huge nerd, and I can also write lighthearted things.
Celebrity Cyberbullying: When Influence and Power Become Weapons on Social Media (2019)
Commentary on the consequences of irresponsibly wielding celebrity influence on social media.
An Open Letter to Tim Burton from a Black Fan Girl (2016)
This is my second viral article, and one of my favorites.
My HuffPo Articles
Blackface is Ugly, and I’m Being Harassed (2016)
This was my first viral article, which allowed me to write a few cool things for HuffPo!
An Open Letter to Tim Burton from a Black Fangirl (2016)
This is the other viral article I wrote for HuffPo, which still occasionally earns me emails from people who are either really nice or really gross.
My SlashFilm Articles
During my time at SlashFilm.com, I wrote a mix of features, reviews, SEO content, and news articles pertaining to film and television. Below is a link to my author page, plus direct links to work there that I am particularly proud of.
Debunking the Ghost Stories English Dub Myth
A Brief History of Black Filmmakers
Yennefer’s Motherhood Storyline in The Witcher Isn’t Sexist – It’s Empowering
Pam & Tommy Shows How Awful Media Was to Women in the 90s
Interview with Goran Stolevski and Anamaria Marinca of You Won’t Be Alone
The Batman Finally Forces Its Hero to Confront His Own Privilege
Demon Slayer’s Depiction of Mental Health Struggles
You can also browse my site to see more examples of my work!
~DeLa Doll
