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This misappropriation illustrates how internet culture and political narratives often distort harmless cultural practices, turning them into battlegrounds for ideological battles.

Cultural Nostalgia and the Media's Role in Shaping Perceptions

As they critique nostalgia, the hosts review how social media platforms and algorithms distort perceptions of history—be it fashion, music, or social movements—often by cherry-picking or exaggerating moments for controversy or engagement.

They lament the loss of authentic subcultures, the rise of algorithmic content, and how modern trends often mimic past styles without understanding their context—transforming cultural expression into superficial mimicry, ultimately leading to cultural fatigue.