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Is There Actually 'A Taste For Cannibalism' In Our Society?

“A Taste For Cannibalism” is the title of The New York Times' latest controversial article. When it first popped up on my feed, I was positive it was intentionally provocative, so naturally I clicked on it.

By Alicia Bittle3 min read
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They released the article last week, noting the recent rise of books, movies, and TV shows revolving around the theme of cannibalism. Two notables are Fresh, a show that premiered on Hulu back in March, and Bones and All (out November 2022), a film that follows the relationship of two homeless, teenage cannibals. The director calls the film “extremely romantic.”