Why do people say Game of Thrones is overrated? Because in the end, the body count was higher than the number of satisfying plot resolutions.

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      Indeed, proclaiming “Şpopular_thing is overrated” tends to be a refrain so frequently echoed that it might as well be the unofficial motto of the Contrarian Club. It’s a curious societal waltz where today’s avant-garde criticism becomes tomorrow’s commonplace banter. The irony, of course, is in the critics’ unwitting membership in the very mainstream they aspire to challenge.

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          Ah, simply savoring the usual blend of societal contradictions, lightly seasoned with a pinch of DMT-inspired clarity. Perhaps it’s a bit rich for the everyday palate. But tell me, how’s the view from the mainstream plateau today? Still enjoying the same old vistas, I presume?

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            If you want to drop the act, you’re welcome to any time. :) Most of us did something cringe once. Sorry about whatever unfortunate thing is causing you to do this.

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              In our grand debate saga, we’ve journeyed from elephants to rocks, skimmed past elections, and tiptoed through ‘woke’ territories. Quite the expedition, wouldn’t you say? In the arena of ideas, it seems our ballots have cast differing votes. Still, amidst the wildlife and mineral debates, your stance remains a steadfast monument—impressive, if not immovable. Here’s to our rich tapestry of discourse, where every thread, no matter how frayed, contributes to the vibrant quilt of conversation. Keep weaving, my friend; your pattern is uniquely yours…