The comic strip stories of a manipuative fame-seeker and shameless self-publicist seem more pertinent today than when they first appeared.
Tag: influencers
Paid Promotions And Review Copies Are Not The Same Thing
In its efforts to clamp down on influencer shills, YouTube is trying to drag review material into the realm of ‘sponsored posts’, which seems rather questionable.
Fakers, All: The World Of Self-Mythologising
The false personas, created lifestyles, attention-seeking humblebrags and empty entitlement of the online world.
Mental Health Mania: The Rise And Rise Of The Church Of Mental Illness
High profile campaigns and the drive to make mental illness the norm does little to help those genuinely suffering to deal with their issues.
Hot Takes For Fame And Profit
The plague of people posting appalling ideas and empty accusations in order to boost their own profile and make money.
It’s All About Me: The Narcissism Signallers
Exploring the intersection between the sincere protest of social justice and the attention-hungry needs of social media.
The New Scarlet Letter: Punishing The Immodest Women Of Social Media
The moral absolutism of Instagram and the new scarlet women of the internet.