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The YouTube video "I'm not like other girls... I read?" explores the changing perception of reading in society, from the One Direction fandom's reading girl trope to the current trend of bookishness on social media. The rise of reading culture is seen as a positive trend promoting self-improvement and social responsibility, but there are concerns that the aestheticization of reading has led to the appearance of literariness over actual reading. The video discusses the relationship between celebrities and books, highlighting Reese Witherspoon as an example of using her influence to create a successful book club, while also exploring the skepticism surrounding Kendall Jenner's literary tastes. Ultimately, the video highlights the growing desire for well-rounded individuals in a society that values thoughtfulness and individualism.
In this section, Amanda reminisces about the One Direction fandom and fan fiction trope of "imagine" when the height of bookishness was reading a book at a One Direction concert. She sees parallels between the One Direction era's ideal of a reading girl and the current trend of aestheticized bookishness on social media, where celebrities and influencers are praised for reading books as an accessory. Amanda notes that bookishness is no longer considered a detriment to one's social status, and it has become something desirable and fashionable.
In this section, the transcript discusses the recent trend of reading as a performance on social media and how it has become cool for Gen Z to be intellectual and interesting. The piece explores how reading was originally meant to be read aloud, and as we moved towards widespread literacy, reading became a private activity. However, the internet is now changing this, leading to concerns that our ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time is being eroded. This shift has been reflected in Kendall Jenner's publicized reading habits, where her interest in reading has been portrayed as a form of therapy and even suggests that she might be a more complex and darker person than previously believed.
In this section, the video explores the relationship between celebrities and books, discussing how it is becoming more common than ever for famous figures to recommend books to their followers. Reese Witherspoon is highlighted as a key example of a celebrity who has created a successful book club, using her influence to turn books into major motion pictures. However, the video also explores the skepticism that surrounds Kendall Jenner's love of books in comparison to Reese's. The contrast is partially due to the willingness of audiences to accept Reese's literary taste-making, as her previous roles established her as a smart and bookish character, while the Kardashian family's association with vapidness makes it more challenging for Kendall to seamlessly transition into the role of an intelligent influencer. Overall, the video highlights a discernible hunger for well-rounded individuals in a society that increasingly values thoughtfulness and individualism.
In this section, the video discusses the rise of reading culture on social media and how it has become a trend due to a growing realization of the negative effects of technology and the pandemic. The "reading girl" has become popular on social media, with BookTube being the place where it all started. However, the aestheticization of reading has also led to the rise of the appearance of literariness over actual reading, as seen with the trend of accessorizing with books and creating aesthetic bookshelves for clients. Nevertheless, the rise of reading culture could be seen as a positive trend that promotes self-improvement and social responsibility.
In this section, the creator concludes the video by thanking her audience for watching and expressing her love for discussing the topic of reading. She also encourages her viewers to share their thoughts in the comments and mentions the possibility of posting on Instagram. The creator signs off with a friendly goodbye.
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