“I’d watch video after video of influencers trying various dishes, often while sitting in their cars while cheery voiceovers played. In my strange absence of flavor, their glossy enthusiasm was captivating. I suspect that I was outsourcing my own eating.” I have a Hulu subscription that includes ads, which means I’ve been bombarded with commercials […]

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