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20-year-old film "Idiocracy" gains new relevance amid societal parallels

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The movie "Idiocracy," released 20 years ago, is gaining renewed attention for its prescient depiction of American society, drawing parallels to the current political climate under Donald Trump. The film's themes of societal decline and the commentary on consumerism, exemplified by a critique of Crocs footwear, resonate with contemporary discussions. AI

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20-year-old film "Idiocracy" gains new relevance amid societal parallels

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    For Crocs, I approve. These "shoes" are absolutely hideous. "Idiocracy", a vision of a degenerating American society 20 years after its release,

    Pour les Crocs, je valide. Ces "chaussures" sont absolument immondes. «Idiocracy», vision d’une société états-unienne en dégénérescence 20 ans après sa sortie, la comédie culte fascine pour ses parallèles troublants avec les États-Unis sous Trump. https://www. ledevoir.com/cultur…

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