2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism - and cute little animals

NEW YORK (AP) — I'll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too!

Forgive us the shameless attempt to link the fantasy hit "Wicked" to the delightful Moo Deng. But, hear us out — there's something the two have in common as the year draws to a close. Escapism. Whether we found it on the yellow brick road, or in videos from a Thailand zoo, or perhaps in unlikely Olympic heroes, we gravitated toward fantasy and feel-good pop culture moments this year.

There were new trends, as always. "Brat summer" became a thing, as did "demure, mindful." And for some inexplicable reason, we became obse...

 

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