![]() ![]() But the pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people –– a number so large, it seems unfathomable. Does a mesh mask disqualify her from our love? It seems such an insignificant misstep for an idol who the world has cherished for so long. Now, Del Rey stands before the chopping block, and her legions of fans watch in fear and anticipation to see if her “head will roll” next. In a way, online justice feels as fickle and unyielding as that of an emperor or king. Questions whispered in layered guilt by fans who have found their favorite icons suddenly struck from favor. And when it comes time to bring the gavel down and mete out justice, it becomes the shot heard around the world.Ĭan we still love our icons when they become “problematic?” This is often asked in a global culture which is increasingly black-and-white when it comes to identifying what behavior is right and what behavior is wrong. ![]() Often, the loudest voices are not the most accurate voices. Online platforms act as personal megaphones. Judgement calls can be made by anyone, anywhere, anytime. Social media has allowed a system of extremes to develop, an environment where declarations of allegiance are a necessity to claim “citizenship” of “woke culture.” If you don’t love somebody, you have to hate somebody –– the middle ground is no longer acceptable. Here, a familiar pattern breaks out: cancel culture. Swift as a California forest fire, Del Rey’s Twitter fans tore her down. The nature of the event made the incident more incriminating –– a book signing by nature involves intimate one-on-one social interaction, and multiple photos of Del Rey posing with fans only added fuel to the fire. Most (if not all) of the comments emphasized the irresponsibility of Del Rey’s choice of mask during a global pandemic. In a move surprising to none, criticism from fans came down hard and fast. ![]()
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