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New York queues: Social media drives hours-long waits for trendy spots

In New York City, long queues have become a social phenomenon, driven by the desire for social media validation and the allure of trendy experiences. Influencers like Ali Chilton admit their posts can spark these lines, with some customers waiting for hours, or even overnight, for a chance to participate in a popular trend. This behavior, described by an academic as signaling taste and knowledge, highlights the intersection of social media influence and consumer behavior in urban environments. AI

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New York queues: Social media drives hours-long waits for trendy spots

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Inside the crazy New York queues where people wait for hours for Insta-cred

    In front of L’industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers queue up behind barriers – in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. Not everyone in America’s biggest city finds standing in line to be a chore. The power of social media trends me…