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"Is talking cringe now?": Skit about "talking in 2025" goes viral—and the criti…
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Viral Sketch Ignites Debate on the 'Awkwardness' of 2025 Social Interactions
A recent viral video by content creator Mandy, known as @guyfieriwhore, has sparked widespread discussion online by humorously depicting the challenges of social interaction in 2025. Titled "POV: you're trying to talk to people in 2025," the sketch features Mandy responding to basic conversational prompts with vague answers and prolonged pauses, often using filler words like "um." The video, which has garnered over 2 million views, 330,800 likes, and 3,881 comments, taps into a growing sentiment among viewers regarding perceived shifts in communication styles. Comment sections across social media platforms are abuzz with reactions. One user lamented, "bring back the art of conversation," while another observed, "everybody is so depressed and nonchalant and they think they are cool." Many viewers resonated with the portrayal, with some asking, "is talking cringe now?" and others sharing similar experiences, such as a user who recalled, "i asked someone if they wanted to be friends and they said 'um.. no? why would i..😑'." The video's popularity underscores a broader cultural conversation about the evolving nature of interpersonal communication and the potential impact of digital-first interactions on face-to-face dialogue.
