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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much the "interview" has changed. It used to be this rigid, formal thing where someone sat behind a desk and grilled a guest. Now, it feels like everyone is trying to manufacture this hyper-specific, awkward, or "candid" vibe to make it feel more authentic. Sometimes I think the forced awkwardness is actually more performative than the old-school stuff ever was.
It’s interesting watching how creators decide who "fits" their brand. There's this unspoken rulebook now about who is "cool" enough to sit across from someone, or which public figures are too stuffy to work with. It feels like we're moving away from just asking questions and moving toward curated social vibes. If a guest doesn't match the aesthetic or the specific brand of humor, the whole thing just feels off, doesn't it?
I personally miss the days when you could just sit down with someone interesting, regardless of whether they fit a certain "niche" or vibe. Do you think the "vibe check" is ruining real conversation, or is it just the natural evolution of how we consume media?
It’s interesting watching how creators decide who "fits" their brand. There's this unspoken rulebook now about who is "cool" enough to sit across from someone, or which public figures are too stuffy to work with. It feels like we're moving away from just asking questions and moving toward curated social vibes. If a guest doesn't match the aesthetic or the specific brand of humor, the whole thing just feels off, doesn't it?
I personally miss the days when you could just sit down with someone interesting, regardless of whether they fit a certain "niche" or vibe. Do you think the "vibe check" is ruining real conversation, or is it just the natural evolution of how we consume media?