Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by talking about some of the most iconic and courageous pop culture moms? From movies and TV shows to comics and animated series, there are plenty of moms out there who have had a big impact on the pop culture world and different fandoms.
In this episode of the Get Geekish Podcast, hosts Derek and Beano celebrate these amazing moms and discuss what makes them so inspiring. Here’s a preview of what they’ll cover:
Moms from Movies and TV Shows:
- Sarah Connor from Terminator and her transformation from a timid waitress to a fearless warrior
- Molly Weasley from Harry Potter and her fierce protection of her family and Hogwarts
- Joyce Byers from Stranger Things and her determination to find her missing son and save her town from danger
Moms from Comics and Animated Shows:
- Elastigirl from The Incredibles and her balancing act between being a superhero and a mom
- Marge Simpson from The Simpsons and her tireless efforts to keep her family together
- Sue Storm (AKA the Invisible Woman) from Marvel Comics and her ability to use her powers to protect her family and the world
Derek and Beano will also discuss what makes these moms so iconic and courageous, including their bravery, resilience, and unwavering love for their families. They’ll talk about how they’ve inspired and influenced other characters and viewers, and why they continue to be fan favorites.
So join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day by talking about some of the most influential moms in geek culture.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there who inspire us to be our best selves, both as geeks and as human beings!
Who else should be on the list of good moms and bad moms?
Good Pop Culture Moms:
- Molly Weasley from Harry Potter
- Sarah Connor from Terminator
- Joyce Byers from Stranger Things
- Marge Simpson from The Simpsons
- Sue Storm (AKA the Invisible Woman) from Marvel Comics
- Morticia Addams from The Addams Family
- Helen Parr (AKA Elastigirl) from The Incredibles 2
- Mrs. Gump from Forrest Gump
- Jane Jetson from The Jetsons
- Linda Belcher from Bob’s Burgers
- Beverly Goldberg from The Goldbergs
Bad Pop Culture Moms:
- Livia Soprano from The Sopranos
- Lucille Bluth from Arrested Development
- Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones
- Norma Bates from Psycho
- Mrs. Darling from Peter Pan
- Beverly Sutphin from Serial Mom
- Regina George’s Mom from Mean Girls
- Lady Tremaine from Cinderella
- Aunt Lydia from The Handmaid’s Tale
- Pamela Voorhees from Friday the 13th
- Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones
34 Good and Bad Moms to Celebrate Mother’s Day [Nerdist]
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