pre-pandemic i didn’t know a group chat was a thing let alone a digital circus and now i feel like i’m in the center ring watching every single person try to monetize their vibe. it’s like watching my therapist, my barista, my mom, and some guy from twitch all try to wave at me in a mirror maze. are we even having fun anymore or is this just capitalism’s hot new party trick? like, who's the ringmaster here? and do we get popcorn or do we just have to eat our feelings like always