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Despite the heated reactions, the core truth remains simple: these are memes—jokes, jokes meant for humor, satire, and parody. The over-the-top outrage, calls for corporate statements, and accusations of propaganda demonstrate a disconnect between the entertainment industry's reality and the heightened emotions driven by social media narratives.
The more aggressive and hysterical the responses become, the more they reveal a segment of the community that is quick to take offense and slow to recognize satire. This, in turn, feeds into a cycle where outrage becomes performative, and reactions escalate—further dividing a community that once thrived on shared passion.