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A Hilarious SNL Sketch About Heartbreak Goggles
It shrewdly illustrated all the ways that breakups can distort reality.
TL;DR
- Breakups can lead to a distorted perception of reality, turning everyday occurrences into personal soundtracks or taunts.
- A Saturday Night Live sketch called "My Ex" starred Olivia Rodrigo and explored these "heartbreak goggles" through a party scenario.
- The sketch depicted exes Brianna and Duncan attempting to make each other jealous by feigning interest in new dates.
- Their attempts at one-upmanship escalated into increasingly absurd and bizarre behaviors, particularly from Duncan's fake date, Beverly.
- Despite the objectively ridiculous displays, both Brianna and Duncan perceived an intense chemistry between the other and their fake dates.
- The sketch concluded with the exes realizing they still had feelings for each other, despite the chaotic misinterpretations fueled by their broken hearts.