Cancel Culture is Broken: The Internet’s Toxic Hobby

In the second episode of Someone in the Crowd, Sheyda and Sumi break down the complexities of cancel culture—when it works, when it doesn’t, and how it often prevents people from genuinely learning and growing from their mistakes. We delve into the double standards of public outrage, exploring how women and people of color are disproportionately impacted, and question why society holds celebrities to higher standards than those in their personal lives. Plus, we examine the voyeuristic side of cancel culture and its unexpected role in shaping modern parasocial relationships. It’s a thought-provoking conversation on accountability, redemption, and what it truly means to consume media responsibly. --- Follow Sumi and Sheyda on socials!: You can find Someone in the Crowd on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow Sumi and Sheyda on their personal accounts for more behind-the-scenes fun and updates: Sumi on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and Sheyda on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Feel free to contact us for any business enquiries at [email protected].