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True Crime Fans Feel Less Guilty About Murder Media in October
Original: I feel less guilty at all the murder media I consume in October when it perfectly fits the spooky mood. # truecrime # cr
Some true crime fans say October makes their murder media habit feel socially acceptable, since spooky season turns serial killer documentaries and crime podcasts into seasonal entertainment. The comment reflects a recurring autumn conversation about how Halloween normalises consuming violent content that people otherwise feel uneasy about enjoying year-round.
Why now: Halloween season reframes true crime consumption as festive rather than macabre, prompting people to joke about their guilt.
Evidence
- I feel less guilty at all the murder media I consume in October when it perfectly fits the spooky mood. # truecrime # crime · famousblueben@mas.to
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