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Trump shooting, Oasis frenzy, Huak Tuah and more – The 20 weirdest moments of 2024 – Part One

The Bunker

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Amplified Outrage and Cultural Ironies

This chapter explores the media's impact on public outrage, particularly surrounding the St. George's Cross football shirt controversy and its sensationalism by tabloids. It also highlights the irony in modern cultural phenomena, such as TikTok trends on femininity, alongside a range of bizarre events in the political landscape, including Russell Brand's controversial actions and a chaotic incident involving Donald Trump. The chapter further examines class identity in Britain, critiquing politicians' claims to working-class status and contrasting social perceptions between the UK and the US.

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