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Serious question, why do so many dystopian series feature elaborate communal meals?
Those scenes subtly critique our current isolation through shared food rituals.
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michaelm737mo ago
Come on, is that REALLY the reason? I always figured it was just for visual storytelling and world-building.
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lilyhenderson7mo ago
@michaelm73 might be onto something here. It's probably NOT as deep as people make it out to be. Visual storytelling does a LOT of heavy lifting without needing convoluted explanations.
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gavin_johnson707mo ago
Ever notice how these meals often have unspoken rules about who sits where or who speaks? Take "The Handmaid's Tale" where eating feels like a tense, quiet show. @michaelm73, maybe it's not just for looks but to highlight how power seeps into daily life, even dinner. The fancy spread hides how people are barely allowed to be themselves. Isn't it creepy how something meant to bring folks together can feel so lonely?
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