What's An Everyday American Experience That Is Actually Not Really Normal?
Listen, I'm an American, and I've read enough dystopian books to know that some things about the States are almost too similar for my taste. Especially amid a presidential election year, I've taken some extra time to reflect on what the heck is going on in this country, but now I'm curious what you guys think. So, if you're American, what's something considered totally normal in the US but is actually pretty dystopian the more you think about it?
To rip the Band-Aid off, maybe you still, to this day, can't wrap your head around the fact that the regulation of women's bodies has been a long-time (and still!) discussed topic among politicians and the law.
Maybe you find it pretty dystopian how normal celebrity worship has become and how some people quite literally form parasocial relationships with them — to the point where they can do no wrong.
Maybe you find it extremely disturbing and repulsive how normalized mass shootings in America have become, and how many shootings Americans have had to grieve through.
Or maybe you literally can't stop thinking about income inequality and how the wealthy and powerful have a lot more access to necessities that should be considered basic — particularly when it comes to healthcare.
Americans, how are we holding up? If you're American, what normal aspect of the US do you find is actually pretty dystopian? Let me know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit using this form!
