Social media is wonderful because it let the common folk enjoy endless posturing, making of enemies, and flaunting of wealth and romantic prospects. All of which was previously reserved for the aristocracy.
What’s the difference between posting a selfie at the gym knowing your highschool bully will see it and showing up to the archduke’s ball with a new silk gown from Italy to oneup Janet of Salisbury?
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