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The Culture of Excess and Distraction in Reality TV and Social Media
In a landscape saturated with social media updates and celebrity oversharing, many are questioning the motives behind such displays of wealth and leisure during times of societal turmoil. The recent phenomenon of end-of-summer “dump” posts exemplifies this trend, with celebrities and influencers flaunting their lifestyles as if to overshadow ongoing controversies and serious issues.