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Why nostalgia becomes increasingly isolating over time

I love watching old episodes of Papa Ajasco but I can't show them to anyone here because they'd need three hours of cultural context just to understand why it's funny.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The cultural references that shaped your sense of humor have become untranslatable, making your joy feel private and lonely.

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“Where Are You with African comedy traditions?”

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