The 1991 film , starring rapper Vanilla Ice, is widely regarded by critics as a "cinematic disaster" and a vacuous vanity project . While it was a critical and commercial failure upon release, it has since gained a cult following as a "so-bad-it's-good" relic of early '90s pop culture. Critical Consensus

However, the concept predates the 90s. In the world of Jazz, "cool" was a rebellion against the frantic energy of bebop. Musicians like Miles Davis embodied a refrigerated soul—playing fewer notes but making each one count. This "cool" was a mask of stoicism, often used by Black artists to navigate the tensions of the mid-20th century with grace and defiance. Ice in the Veins: Sports and High Stakes

Aesthetics and psychology are linked. Wearing sharp, clean lines and maintaining a composed posture can actually trick your brain into feeling more in control. The Social Power of the Deep Freeze