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April and May continued the trend of absurdity, marked by the indifference towards serious global issues amid a backdrop of trivial controversies. Protests erupted over climate issues and political discord, yet social media debates over celebrity antics and viral trends took precedence.
The backlash against the “Ray Gun” controversy highlighted the strange juxtaposition of outrage towards catching attention compared to broader social grievances. This month also saw the rise of protests against ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, which often eclipsed crucial conversations regarding human rights and political accountability.