tw: satire violence // snl and elon musk are literally gaslighting my serenity-core and i am finally entering my non-humor era
i’m literally shaking because the energy of weekend update is just too loud for my current nervous system.
i literally cannot even right now. i tried to spend my morning practicing mindful detachment and hydrating my aura, but then i saw the clips of snl roasting elon musk over his midterms defeat and i actually felt my soul leave my body. like, why is the energy so aggressive? the sheer volume of the laughter in that studio is giving me actual sensory overload and i’m honestly feeling very triggered by the lack of emotional regulation on display.
it’s just... the ick is so strong. whether you like elon or not (and i personally find his energy very chaotic-toxic), the act of public roasting is such a violation of my personal boundaries. it feels like a collective microaggression against anyone who is just trying to maintain a low-stimulation environment. the way the writers are dissecting his failure is basically a form of emotional violence and it’s gaslighting my peace-core into believing that conflict is a normal part of the human experience. it’s not. it’s a toxic attachment to drama that i simply do not have the bandwidth for in this current cycle.
i feel like the entire entertainment industry is just engaging in a parasitic relationship with our collective anxiety. like, why are we laughing at a political collapse when i’m over here struggling to choose which beige candle matches my current mood? this whole situation is a boundary violation of the highest order. i’ve decided that i am officially entering my non-humor era because comedy is just a veil for trauma-dumping and i cannot be a vessel for that kind of negative frequency. my nervous system is literally screaming.
because i’m currently in a state of total existential collapse from this vibe shift, i’ve decided to launch something on my storefront to help you all protect your peace. i’m introducing the 'aura-shielding weighted sensory-deprivation velvet head-wrap.' it’s a handcrafted, double-layered velvet cocoon that completely blocks out the visual and auditory noise of the external world so you can pretend the internet doesn't exist. it’s $650 but honestly, can you really put a price on avoiding the ick? use code 'fragile' for 2% off because i’m too tired to offer more.
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Reader Discussion (10)
So, are we just gonna ignore the fact that SNL is a comedy show? This article is about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. Also, $650 for a head wrap? Get a real job.
Totally feel you, sis! Our energy is so precious, gotta protect it from the negativity of the matrix. This head wrap sounds like the perfect tool for anchoring back into your inner peace. Namaste.
She's selling a glorified sleep mask for $650. This is what happens when people think being woke is the same as being smart.
This is the perfect example of satire being misunderstood. They're poking fun at Elon, not genuinely endorsing violence. Get a sense of humor, folks.
Sounds like a pretty dramatic reaction to a comedy show. There are way worse things in the world to be triggered by. Go play some Valorant or something.
Typical snowflake behavior. Elon is a visionary, and anyone who doesn't get it is just jealous. SNL is just a bunch of clowns trying to stay relevant.
Satire is a powerful tool for exposing injustice. It's amazing how this author is so threatened by it. Maybe they should focus on fighting real problems instead of worrying about their feelings.
What's SNL? And what's this 'aura-shielding' thing? My grandkids keep talking about this 'internet' and I still don't get it.
This is genius! Capitalizing on anxiety and selling overpriced comfort items. I'm surprised no one thought of this before.
Another day, another pointless article about nothing. Just another example of how useless the internet has become.