Anthony Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date-gate’ underscores the double-edged sword of social media appearances

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared on a podcast and played a 'shag, marry, date' game — the increasingly intimate ranking game. His participation sparked controversy, requiring a public apology. According to The Guardian World, the incident underscores how modern politics has become constant performative content, where politicians' bids for social media relatability often backfire.

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