Social media drives competitive, expensive life events
The guest argued that social media amplifies social pressure to spend, particularly on events like weddings and bachelor parties, by creating a competition for 'Instagram moments'.
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REVIVED · 8 MENTIONS · 6 EPISODES · 5 SHOWS
14 AUG 2025 — 14 AUG 2026 · 4D AGO
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- Social media drives competitive, expensive life events · THIS IDEA
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