Thomas Lanese's experience at his SoHo apparel store reflects a broader phenomenon illustrated in the show 'Severance,' where individuals live dual lives as their 'innies' at work and 'outies' outside it. Characters in the show, working at Lumon Industries, are unnaturally separated from their personal lives, creating a stark disconnect similar to those experienced in real life. Lanese noted how he embodies different personas, showcasing a humorous disassociation through a popular TikTok video that garnered significant attention. This phenomenon highlights modern work culture's impact on personal identity.
When you're at work, you kind of put on this different facade than you do at home or you do with your friends, said Mr. Lanese, a 26-year-old sales associate and game designer.
It's almost a form of disassociating, Mr. Lanese said, referring to the stark contrast between his work self and personal self.
The terms have now found a life outside the show, with innie used as a shorthand for being at work.
He captioned it realizing that your innie would not be friends with your outie.
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