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Despite Madam Web being the subject of intense social media mockery and widespread criticism, some pundits have spun this negativity into a narrative that “all press is good press.” The New York Times notably questioned why a film’s box office remains low despite seemingly being omnipresent in online conversations and memes.
However, this perspective overlooks a critical truth: not all publicity is beneficial. When a movie becomes a punchline or a digital joke, it diminishes its appeal. People talk about Madam Web because it’s perceived as a failure or a joke, not because they’re interested in seeing it. Critical discourse and online ridicule can do more harm than good for a film’s commercial prospects.