[drewcoo]

You know that "bubble" thing mainstream media talked about a lot until the dire existential threat of Trump meant we couldn't acknowledge certain bubbles? It's the bubble thing.

Before there was mass media, we also had huge differences from region to region. And when people travelled less, those regions were more numerous and more distinct. Mass media allowed us to be in one big bubble, all speaking with the same accent, more or less.

Bubbles are natural and normal. Don't sweat it. Be friendly. Embrace your awkwardness. Once Trump has passed, we can openly talk about it again.