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The Evolution of the ‘Sad Girl’ Archetype: From Lana Del Rey to Madeline Argy

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The Evolution of the Sad Girl Archetype

This chapter delves into the evolution of the Sad Girl archetype, exploring its origins in the online space of Tumblr and Twitter. It discusses the shift from the Sad Girl being a universal experience without a specific name or face attached to it, to now being closely attributed to individuals on TikTok and Instagram. The chapter explores how the Sad Girl aesthetic can be traced back to a character from a 1994 movie and how it sparked conversations around cultural appropriation.

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