Summary
- Many Americans chose not to watch the presidential debate due to the stress, opting instead to watch the show “The Bear” on Hulu.
- Some people divided their time between watching the debate and “The Bear,” finding the show’s high drama less stressful.
- Escaping into fictional worlds, whether light or dark, serves as a way to cope with real-world stress and connect with others online.
- Using humor to cope with existential dread and uncertainty surrounding the state of the country is a common coping mechanism.