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A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the recent remake of The Devil Wears Prada and its fashion choices, which hosts criticize as emblematic of modern "woke" aesthetics. Hathaway's character is seen in frumpy, unflattering outfits—baggy pants, oversized coveralls, and devoid-of-sexy appeal—symbolizing a deliberate rejection of traditional fashion standards. Mary argues this style is a form of "wokeness," celebrating ugliness and mediocrity as a form of cultural deconstruction rooted in Marxist critique. She contends that dressing women in masculine, intentionally unappealing garments is an insidious way to undermine beauty and femininity under the guise of high art.