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The rise of “performance artists” and internet influencers like “Crackhead Barney” exemplifies how social media has dialed chaos into real life. These figures thrive on chaos, often harassment, pushing boundaries of legality and decorum, while garnering influence and followers. Their antics have real consequences—disrupting public spaces and even inducing legal actions. Hollywood and corporation responses, often dismissive or out of touch, reflect a wider cultural shift where performance, outrage, and activism are intertwined with entertainment production and societal debates.