Chapter
The Emotional Terrorism of Friendship
37:40 - 41:02 (03:21)
In this episode, the hosts discuss the emotional burden that sometimes comes with being part of a friend group, and the pressure to constantly keep up with everyone else's needs and interests. They also touch on the phenomenon of "emotional friend group terrorism," and how social media can create unrealistic expectations for our friendships.
Clips
Laurel gets cancelled by the knitting community after a photo of her hobby is shared on an internet forum and leads to her being criticized and ostracized by the group.
37:40 - 40:04 (02:24)
Summary
Laurel gets cancelled by the knitting community after a photo of her hobby is shared on an internet forum and leads to her being criticized and ostracized by the group. The situation highlights the negative effects of cancel culture in online communities.
ChapterThe Emotional Terrorism of Friendship
EpisodeS1 Ep3: Can I Say Something Bitchy? With Rachelle Hampton
PodcastNormal Gossip
Two friends discuss the departure of a woman who caused a stir in their small town's knitting community and how it would have been interesting to witness the fallout from her actions.
40:04 - 41:02 (00:57)
Summary
Two friends discuss the departure of a woman who caused a stir in their small town's knitting community and how it would have been interesting to witness the fallout from her actions.