Meghan has been cast as the inverse to Diana, a photonegative of adoration. Why do we need scapegoats? | Brigid Delaney
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Meghan has been cast as the inverse to Diana, a photonegative of adoration. Why do we need scapegoats? | Brigid Delaney
"In a single year in 2019, Meghan appeared in negative news stories 21,100 times across 29,000 tabloid and broadsheet publications, according to data analysis firm Brandwatch."
"The analysis showed that in 2019, Meghan received roughly five times more negative newspaper stories than Catherine, Princess of Wales, with 4.3k negative stories for Kate."
"The couple are engaged in a series of projects and commercial deals that seem to enrage the public in a way that is entirely disproportionate to their banality."
"The lather that the pair inspire makes me wonder if the hate directed at them has some deeper meaning that sits below the level of consciousness."
Meghan Markle's public image starkly contrasts with that of Diana, Princess of Wales. While Diana was adored, Meghan faced overwhelming negativity, with 21,100 negative stories in 2019 alone. This negativity is disproportionate to their actions, as Meghan and Harry engage in commercial projects for independence. The intense public reaction raises questions about underlying societal issues, similar to the public's grief over Diana's death. The scrutiny of Meghan reflects a complex relationship between celebrity and public perception, revealing deeper cultural dynamics at play.
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