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Coffee Shops and Collective Memory
This chapter contrasts urban coffee shop culture with the presence of homeless individuals, exploring the discomfort it brings to patrons. It reflects on personal experiences, nostalgic memories of the 1990s, and the profound impact of the September 11 attacks on American identity. Through humor and societal commentary, the chapter critiques neoconservatism and the complexities of cultural acceptance in the aftermath of historical tragedies.