Why I Wrote About Hulk Hogan’s Death — And Why It’s Not What You Think | Nostalgia, Grief & Cancel Culture
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Why I Wrote About Hulk Hogan’s Death — And Why It’s Not What You Think | Nostalgia, Grief & Cancel Culture
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On July 24th, Terry Bollea — better known as Hulk Hogan — passed away at the age of 71. I wrote a post reflecting on what that meant to me, and the backlash was swift.
In this video, I unpack that post, the controversy that followed, and the deeper meaning behind my words. This isn’t about celebrating a flawed man — it’s about nostalgia, grief, growing up, and losing the icons of our childhood.
➡️ This isn’t a tribute to Terry Bollea the person.
➡️ This is about Hulk Hogan the character — and what he meant to a generation of kids.
➡️ It’s about memory, innocence, and the power of holding on to moments that made us feel safe.
I confront cancel culture, toxic projection, and the nuance of separating flawed public figures from the personal memories they helped create.
Whether you're a wrestling fan, a child of the '80s/'90s, or someone grappling with how we mourn complicated figures — this is for you.
🧠 Keywords & Topics:
#HulkHogan #TerryBollea #Nostalgia #CancelCulture #WrestlingIcons #ChildhoodMemories #UnwrittenChapters #Grief #GrowingUp #FlawedHeroes #SocialMediaBacklash #WWEHistory #SaturdayMorningCartoons #WrestlingLegends #PopCultureIcons #EmotionalReflection
📖 Read the original blog post here:
👉 https://authormheneghan.com
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Unwritten Chapters Podcast – Available on all platforms.
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