Are the #GRWM or #unboxing videos really just entertainment?

Or are they something deeper? And is that a moral injury?

We had so much to say on this topic, so this will be split into two parts. The second part will be out in two weeks!

Sources for this episode:
TikToks:

1. Infinite Scroll Podcast
2. @Oldloserinbrooklyn
3. @Justina.sharp

Articles:

• Top 25 Instagram Influencers- Influencer Marketing Hub
• A Brief History of Influencers-Social Media Today
• Types of Social Media Accounts- Insider Intelligence
• How Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment? - World Bank

Is being a bridesmaid a simple celebration of friendship or is it something darker?

Is that a moral injury?

Sources for this episode:

• What Does it Mean to be a Bridesmaid now? - Vogue
• The dangers of being a bridesmaid in China mean some brides now hire professionals - The Conversation
• So You’ve Been Asked to Be a Bridesmaid. Now What? - New York Times
• 10 harrowing realities of being a bridesmaid - Harper's Bazaar
• 5 Reasons Why You'll Love Being A Bridesmaid! - Dessy Group
• All About Love- bell hooks
• The Knot 2022 Real Weddings Study
• Bridal Shower Etiquette You Should Know Before You Start Planning - The Knot

What brought the three of us to the concept of moral injury? Why does it interest us so much?

Sources for this episode:

• Miriam's original TikTok that got us all going
• The Ezra Klein podcast, "The Case Against Loving Your Job" episode