I haven't read the article (yet) because I was triggered by the title. I absolutely hate how video-based social media has normalized blasting audio in public.

I haven't read the article (yet) because I was triggered by the title. I absolutely hate how video-based social media has normalized blasting audio in public. Playing music over speakers in public spaces used to be taboo, or at least I remember that being the case. Hearing those 2-5 second blasts of whatever crap pops up on people's feeds is slowly driving me insane. It feels like this happens FUCKING EVERYWHERE too. Subway. Restaurant. Movie theaters. Doesn't matter. It's irritating. Doubly so for people who have AirPods or other headphones LITERALLY in their pocket.