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A critical, somewhat cynical point is made about how these trends serve as tools for self-promotion and marketability. Celebrities like Harry Styles wear dresses because it helps position themselves as marginalized or unique, which grants them attention, influence, and financial success. The host notes that this trend isn't necessarily organic or profound but often a calculated move—part of the business of entertainment.
The conversation also touches on how the industry favors "shock" and breaking boundaries repeatedly because it sells—whether that’s through outrageous magazine covers or social media stunts. Over time, society has passed the point of being genuinely shocked by gender-bending; it's become integrated into the cultural mainstream.