Remember the good old days of the 2000s? It’s easy to get lost in nostalgia, but let’s be real – our memories are often a bit too rosy. The celebrity culture we long for wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Take the Olsen twins, for example. Sure, they were iconic, but behind the scenes, they faced constant invasion of privacy, body-shaming in the tabloids, and inappropriate jokes. No wonder they decided to step away from the spotlight.
Back in the day, diet culture was everywhere. Weight-loss ads, limited sizes in fashion, and media scrutiny of women’s bodies were the norm. And let’s not forget the rampant racism, xenophobia, sexism, and other -isms that were played for laughs by mainstream comedians.
All these trends from the 2000s were influenced by the political climate of the time. Sound familiar? Today, we still see politics shaping our culture, just in different ways thanks to technology. But the core issue remains: when politics stagnate, so does our culture. We may have new distractions like TikTok and trendy diets, but they can’t erase the injustices happening in our government every day.
It might sound a bit conspiracy theory-ish, but it’s worth considering how politics and aesthetics are intertwined. As we head into another election cycle, it’s a good time to reflect on the power of our cultural trends and their impact on society. So go ahead, rock that smudgy Olsen twin-inspired eye makeup, but remember that while the 2000s had its charm, the culture itself wasn’t all that great.
