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Death of Irony
- "Morning in America" perfectly embodies ironic levity, capturing a yearning for an idealized past.
- Its inherent parodic nature makes further parody redundant, signifying the death of irony.
Dated References
- John Roderick mentions a past Google talk where referencing MySpace quickly became dated.
- He compares this to a joke in his TV show about water bottle flipping vs. fidget spinners, highlighting the ephemerality of trends.
Icing Fad
- John Roderick recalls the "icing" fad at festivals, where people would unexpectedly present others with Smirnoff Ice.
- He notes the ironic element of the fad, as Smirnoff Ice wasn't a popular drink.
