Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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DISCLAIMER: Yes, there's a horrible Batman tattoo on my arm. No, it's not real. It's a henna mistake I made on vacation that we're all stuck with for the next three weeks.
We’re told to “stay positive” no matter what—but when positivity becomes forced, it stops being healthy. In this video essay, I explore the Cult of Positivity: how online communities, fandoms, and social media use “good vibes only” to silence criticism, avoid accountability, and create toxic spaces.
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