How many times have you watched Bridgerton now? What’s your favourite song on Taylor Swift’s ‘Evermore’? Have you seen today’s Twitterstorm? Just once, I don’t know – I haven’t listened to it in full yet, and no, are my answers.
Always met with a smug ‘what rock have you been living under?!’ when you admit your ignorance, it’s usually easier to smile and nod along. Pop culture presents itself as something fun and airy, a great way to pass the time! Sure what else would you be at?! And yes, it is those things, but that doesn’t mean it’s not hard work, it can be overwhelming and exhausting, here’s why.
Meanwhile, you struggle to keep up, drowning in a sea of pap pics of Harry Styles and his latest squeeze. You see, I get so pent up about this topic because pop culture means so much more to me, as eyeroll-y, Kim there’s people that are dying, as that sounds. It’s what I do, and is a part of who I am, so if I miss out on a huge celebrity feud or a must-watch period drama, it isn’t just a news story, or a TV show that has slipped by me, it’s a threat to my identity.