Ash, Luttsy and Nikki debate whether social media birthday posts are genuine or performative. They share funny stories of self-centered birthday posts where the birthday person is barely visible. The hosts talk about feeling pressure to reciprocate shares and weigh the motives behind posting. They explore the idea that posting is more about the poster than the birthday person. The episode covers other scenarios like parties and vacations where social media can detract from real life moments.
Key Moments:
2:30 - Ash feels judged for his past social media behavior5:15 - The etiquette around birthday messages for family8:00 - Funny example of a self-centered “family” photo10:30 - Nikki’s example of a Greece trip post15:00 - Social media posts while drunk
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