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The weekend highlighted how pop culture increasingly intertwines with social media trends. From the cringe-worthy “under the arm challenge”—a bizarre TikTok stunt for a thousand bucks—to the nostalgic reflections on social media’s influence on children’s entertainment, the narrative was clear: social media’s infiltration is eroding timeless storytelling and cultural standards. Some argue that movies and TV shows trying to incorporate TikTok-style scrolling or social media references are diluting their longevity and charm, creating a “handicapped” version of storytelling that will age poorly.