The Met Gala outfits are increasingly bizarre and stupid, reflecting a cultural decadence rather than an inherent flaw of capitalism. Examples include Sarah Paulson wearing dollar bills over her eyes, Sam Smith dressed as 'fat gay maleficent,' Jordan Roth in a mannequin sculpture, Lena Dunham as a 'flayed' character, Katy Perry with a door on her face, Beyonce in a Day of the Dead-inspired outfit, Tiana Taylor as a 'common door dog,' Cardi B's tumor-like dress, and Bad Bunny dressed as Joe Biden. This spectacle of wealth is unlikely to make capitalism popular.
Impact: Medium. This segment uses specific examples of celebrity attire to reinforce the critique of the Met Gala as a symbol of excess and poor taste, further fueling the narrative of elite detachment from reality.
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Sources in support: Ben Shapiro (Host)

