Apparently its a jab at some singer who wore a "Build the wall" dress to the same gala 2 years ago, so its literally just celeb tier passive aggressive shitflinging.
Really embarrassing for any politician to engage in, plus like you said no matter what she's still hanging out eating fancy shit with all these rich assholes.
I can validate your cringe feelings, since this demonstration, which I could describe as a limp-wristed provocation or maybe if I'm feeling generous as some tepid détournement from someone who maybe watched too much gossip girl, also doubles as actual merch advertising. Consider this: AOC also sells through her webstore what seems to me a bona fide fashion line of clothing sporting the "Tax the Rich" slogan and her personal brand at a steep markup. Granted the profits are stated to be used as fundraising, but the exercise of commodifying unrest against the rich is still being performed. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, it's because it is full of uncomfortable implications.
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Apparently its a jab at some singer who wore a "Build the wall" dress to the same gala 2 years ago, so its literally just celeb tier passive aggressive shitflinging.
Really embarrassing for any politician to engage in, plus like you said no matter what she's still hanging out eating fancy shit with all these rich assholes.
I can validate your cringe feelings, since this demonstration, which I could describe as a limp-wristed provocation or maybe if I'm feeling generous as some tepid détournement from someone who maybe watched too much gossip girl, also doubles as actual merch advertising. Consider this: AOC also sells through her webstore what seems to me a bona fide fashion line of clothing sporting the "Tax the Rich" slogan and her personal brand at a steep markup. Granted the profits are stated to be used as fundraising, but the exercise of commodifying unrest against the rich is still being performed. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, it's because it is full of uncomfortable implications.