
What It Felt Like When Everyone Was Hopeful, Happy, and Rich
Odd Lots
Cultural Contradictions of the Early 2000s
This chapter explores the interplay between cultural trends and economic realities during the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly through the lens of the McBling aesthetic. It discusses how significant events, fashion choices, and societal norms reflected both optimism and deeper anxieties, emphasizing the superficiality of wealth markers like McMansions.
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