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Additionally, the episode discusses Hollywood’s tendency to sensationalize celebrities’ worst moments—such as Wendy Williams’ early-onset dementia or Bruce Willis’ health decline—highlighting how the internet keeps these personal tragedies perpetually in public consciousness. The controversy surrounding Wendy Williams’ documentary and family’s role in publicizing her health struggles raises important questions about privacy, exploitation, and societal empathy.
Furthermore, the episode covers the backlash against remake culture: “Mean Girls” is reborn with PC sanitization, removing jokes about race and sexuality that once infused the original. This loss of edginess is attributed to a larger trend of over-caution and “cancel culture,” which critics say dilutes creative authenticity.