https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2011/09/19/the-death-of-the-cool/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:09 -0400<![CDATA[&#8220;Cool,&#8221; as it came to be known in the 1950s and pre-hippie &#8217;60s was always a facade; a mask against letting honest feelings and emotions show. A decade ago, the late Michael Kelly provided an exceptional definition of the early days of cool:]]>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:37:54 -0400<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2011/09/19/the-death-of-the-cool-n254638