: In 2005, music videos were the primary drivers of fashion and beauty standards. Figures like Melyssa Ford and Buffie the Body became household names, influencing a generation of Black women by showcasing aesthetics—such as being "thick" or "extra"—that were often excluded from mainstream modeling at the time.
: Mari McCabe remains a prominent figure as the first African-American female to headline her own DC title. Known for her magical totem that grants animal abilities, she frequently appears in animated series and crossovers.
Furthermore, the "22 05" format mimics military or industrial classification, which some see as a cold, dehumanizing approach to art. When entertainment content is reduced to a stock-keeping unit (SKU), does it lose its soul? Producers counter that James Bond films have used "007" for decades without losing cultural resonance—codes and art can coexist.