Sandra Song

Freelance Writer

Sandra Song is an LA-based writer who covers pop culture, sex and relationships. She was previously a contributing editor-at-large for Paper, as well as an entertainment editor for Nylon and Teen Vogue. Her writing has also appeared in Playboy, Vulture, Pitchfork and Vice.

A picture of the last Chuck E Cheese Animatronic Band in Northridge, California.

LONG LIVE THE ’90S

My Date With the Last Chuck E. Cheese Animatronic Band

A devoted fan base of childless adult tourists flock to this San Fernando Valley outpost of the pizza and arcade chain to catch a glimpse of Mr. Munch’s Make Believe Band.

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Illustration of a woman's legs with one foot wearing a "stripper" heel and the other wearing a clown shoe

SEND IN THE CLOWNS

Why We Became Clown Sideshow Strippers

They incorporate sideshow acts like sword swallowing with striptease. Now, the performers reveal why their customers are paying big bucks for this novelty act.

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IN HER SHOES

The Stripper Heel Fad Is Screwing Sex Workers

From Kim Kardashian to Dame Helen Mirren, stripper heels have gone mainstream. But the trend has sparked a fierce debate about empowerment versus appropriation.

Sandra Song