What’s Behind the Normie Sentimentality for Betty White?

[MajorStyles]

RIP to her and condolences to her family. As John Donne stated, “Ask not who the bell tolls for…it tolls for thee.”

That being said, I’m not sure I understand the normie sentimentality in her passing. I have seen quite a few people on social media(s) that are lamenting her death. Also, the general media seems to be shining a brighter light than normal on her life.

But I never remember somebody saying, “Hey, did you see that movie/show with Betty White? Wasn’t it great?” But now people are reacting as if they had a deep, long-term relationship with her entertainment career.

Also, I thought that we were supposed to hate old white people. You would think that the media would be largely indifferent to a woman of her generation.

Any thoughts?

 

[Thomas More]

Betty White has been around forever. She was a sweet old lady, but also played some characters that were edgy. She looked sweet, but then would have saucy lines.

Everybody loved her, so they can enjoy a little pleasant sentimentality over her passing. That's all it is. I suppose there are a few that are broken up, but they're just weird.

 

[Cavalier]

RIP to her and condolences to her family. As John Donne stated, “Ask not who the bell tolls for…it tolls for thee.”

That being said, I’m not sure I understand the normie sentimentality in her passing. I have seen quite a few people on social media(s) that are lamenting her death. Also, the general media seems to be shining a brighter light than normal on her life.

But I never remember somebody saying, “Hey, did you see that movie/show with Betty White? Wasn’t it great?” But now people are reacting as if they had a deep, long-term relationship with her entertainment career.

Also, I thought that we were supposed to hate old white people. You would think that the media would be largely indifferent to a woman of her generation.

Any thoughts?

She was in popular tv shows. Mary Tyler Moore and Golden Girls. Was a big celebrity for decades.