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How “You’ve Got Mail” Explains '90s Internet Culture
May 16, 2024
Crooked Executive Producer Kendra James and Jon Lovett discuss 'You've Got Mail' and its portrayal of '90s internet culture, including the shift from traditional mail to email, the impact of the internet on personal lives, and the dual identities maintained online. They also explore the nostalgia of AOL, online dating stigma, and the economy of the era.
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- 'You've Got Mail' captures early internet charm and intimacy in contrast to today's online complexities.
- Transition from authentic early internet interactions to curated online personas is discussed, focusing on self-presentation.
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The Impact of You've Got Mail on Internet Portrayal
The podcast challenges whether You've Got Mail, a classic rom-com from 1998, truly reflects modern views on technology. It explores how the movie captures the excitement of the early days of the internet, where online interactions were perceived as intimate and serendipitous. It delves into the contrast between the movie's portrayal of email as a joyful communication method and the current view of the internet as a complex and sometimes negative space. The discussion highlights the movie's prediction about online dating and relationships shifting online, leading to destigmatization over time.
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