Step Right Up: TikTok's Creator Economy Is Just a Carnival With Better Wi-Fi

· Jacob Gonzales · Aug. 5, 2026, 12:22 a.m.
pop culture TikTok Creator Economy Social Media Marketing
Summary
Jacob Gonzales compares TikTok's creator economy to a carnival, highlighting its manufactured spectacle and the desperation of performers, suggesting that it captivates audiences despite being inauthentic.
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