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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jason Okundaye

Why it’s time to stop filming strangers in public for social media thrills

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‘Turning strangers into online content for the purposes of comedy and entertainment has become a global pastime.’ Photograph: Avpics/Alamy
Jason Okundaye

Once, when I was younger and would dress somewhat outrageously, I caught a stranger recording me on his phone as I danced on the tube, on my way to a gay club. The video never surfaced online to my knowledge – perhaps he simply sent it to a group chat – but for months I looked over my shoulder when dancing.

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