glamorization
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Over the years, “Here Lies Love” has been criticized as insensitive to the Filipino community in its perceived glamorization of Imelda and minimization of the atrocities committed by the Marcos regime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
The glamorization of suffering: “I ate three lettuce leaves a day and danced 26 hours a day, the ’70s were amazing!”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 18, 2021
Her “Ballad” is open to charges of narcissism, exhibitionism, voyeurism and the glamorization of bad behavior, qualities that are partly what make it so riveting.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2016
“We are all sick and tired of the glamorization of these out-of-control young women,” he told Variety, “so I have taken it upon myself to do something about it.”
From Slate ● Mar. 24, 2016
Engaged parents generally feel they can counteract any glamorization of violence with their own behavior, and a frank and open discussion of the issues.
From Time ● Dec. 4, 2015
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