Eirinie Carson, a columnist for the Argus-Courier, is using her latest column to delve into the power of community, but with a twist. She's drawing a connection between her love for escapist television and the importance of building a strong community, all while referencing the lavish world of "Bridgerton" and the dramatic, yet ultimately lighthearted, reality of "Love Island UK."
Escapism and the "Love Island" Bubble
Carson begins by acknowledging that her current television choices – "Bridgerton" and "Love Island UK" – might seem like a poor reflection of the world's current state. She even confesses, "It’s bad out there, and my poor husband has been the worst affected."
But she goes on to explain that there's a certain appeal to these shows, a form of escapism that can be comforting in difficult times.
"It's nice to daydream about a bunch of 20-somethings in swimwear having crises that amount to positively nada," she writes. "There's more justice in the pastel-hued, ab-laden 'Love Island' bubble than in the real world.
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