September 17, 2012

Amarillo Globe-News - Experts examine popularity of 'Grey'

“Fifty Shades of Grey” might have started as a dirty secret, but it quickly became a cultural phenomenon that left many critics and cultural observers openly baffled.

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Amanda Booher, a professor in the English department at Texas Tech University and an affiliated faculty member in women’s studies, points to social media as a key factor in taking “Fifty Shades” chatter worldwide.