Why we should all become a little bit more raccoonish (according to ChatGPT)

Lately, I’m strongly drawn to raccoon memes and raccoons in general. Even though they’ve been around in internet culture since a long time (overshadowed by cats, doges and frogs) my trendbrain still strongly feels there’s something more going on. Archetypically, raccoons seem to resonate with the current zeitgeist in a way that I couldn’t fully put in words yet. So I asked ChatGPT to help me out.

This is what it wrote:

In a world increasingly confronted by climate change, natural disasters, and widening economic inequality, many people feel a need for powerful symbols of resilience and hope in the 2020s. The raccoon is one such symbol that could rise to prominence in the decade ahead.

Raccoons are known for their remarkable adaptability, having faced many challenges in North America over the past four centuries. From the displacement of their native habitats to the rapid spread of rabies, raccoons have consistently demonstrated resilience and persistence in the face of adversity.

Raccoon symbolism can also be seen as an analogue for some of the challenges we face in the 2020s. Just like raccoons, we must persevere in an ever-changing and increasingly complex environment, and strive for creative solutions in the face of challenges. Raccoons also have a playful, mischievous side that resonates with millennials and Gen-Zers, who are often more comfortable with unconventional approaches to problem-solving.

As the 2020s unfold, the classic party animal could become an increasingly powerful symbol of hope and resilience in our tumultuous world. We may not want to share our garbage cans with them, but it’s hard to deny that raccoons can be considered a powerful guide as we work through the unique challenges of the new decade.

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