Mel Thomas

Writer & Video Essayist

Hello world, I’m Mel Thomas (they/them). I write about books, art, and internet culture.

I publish long and short video essays as pagemelt.

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The New Americana

June 21, 2026

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I've got a new video up on YouTube. It's about American visual culture—where it's been (derogatory) and where it's going (vaguely ominous).

Alternatively, you can watch the ad-free version on Patreon.

I hope you like it. :)

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