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> do you have any thoughts on what changed? Caution was always a thing, but societal and peer pressure is much less now. Look at older Millenial shows like Fu
by alephnerd 2y ago
> do you have any thoughts on what changed?
Caution was always a thing, but societal and peer pressure is much less now.
Look at older Millenial shows like Futurama and Archer. They are hilarious, but they absolutely perpetuate the idea that drinking alcohol is cool and a core part of being an adult.
On the other hand, a Zillenial or Gen Z targeted show like Bojack Horseman, Rick and Morty, or Solar Opposites doesn't show substance abuse in a similar manner - it still makes jokes about it, but also shows the dark side.
In high school getting a fake id to drink some beer, getting laid, or smoking weed or cigarettes with the stoners just isn't a cultural milestone anymore.
It's like what Chef said in South Park - "There's a time and a place for everything, and that's college"
- namaria 2y agoAll I got from growing up on Futurama and Archer was that alcohol was something grade a assholes loved.