According to Merriam-Webster, the word of 2023 is “authentic.” And unlike the dictionary’s last few choices, it’s plagued by contradictions.
As Buzzfeed and other outlets made very clear, she was the down-to-earth embodiment of the “cool girl” persona first popularized by Gillian Flynn’s 2012 novel, “Gone Girl,” a riotous, happy-go-lucky sex symbol.
Almost overnight, the “cool girl” aura she epitomized was recast.
Online, our miniature social media platforms take cues from celebrities’ mega ones.
Should we even post about our mental health on social media, if we wouldn’t be comfortable telling our boss about it in person?
Persons:
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Organizations:
Katie Couric Media, CNN, Merriam, Associated Press
Locations:
London, “