Galaxy
I also dont think it was due to colour ( although of course, for a small percentage that would be the case) I think if anything it was the profound difference between American and British culture.
I absolutely agree, there is a nuanced difference between American and British culture, there's a superficiality of how some wealthier elements of American society present. Particularly prevalent in California and parts of the east coast.
I also agree there would have definitely been an element of targeted abuse toward Meghan because she is bi racial. On the whole I think most of the public were rooting for her at the outset, they turned out to cheer her on. With the thoughts that she could be someone who could kick over the traces of the old order and break down some previous barriers. Gradually it all went south the whys and the wherefores well chewed over. I'd say the catalyst for no going back would be the Oprah interview with Oprah's own collusion being so transparent in the faux shock it came across as rehearsed to the enth degree in the underlying objective. The public aren't stupid it was quite evident that this had all the hallmarks of a cynical manipulation to present a one sided argument knowing there would be no right of reply, without any acknowledgement, there are generally two sides to how family dynamics play out, everybody is aware of that because it resonates in families far and wide. That was just a type of elevated mud slinging that any ordinary Joe might use towards adversary on say FB possibly couched in a more restrained style but still underpins "I'm going for the jugular"
The US may have gone down the road of embracing H&M initially once the interview had been followed up by the book they too became aware of the interminable moaning coming out of the Sussex camp, whilst living a life of enviable luxury. Meanwhile, in the same sunshine state where these enclaves of wealth exist, there's a parallel universe of the burgeoning tent cities and a harsh economic climate. Hence the lampooning backlash that came down the line firstly from South Park, which is a bit of an institution for high lighting double standards and media hypocrisy. Most damning of all was possibly "the grifters" comment by the Spotify executive.
Preaching to the world weary with platitudes, psychobabble and scrambled word salad, is all pretty meaningless, whilst simultaneously giving glimpses into an idealised luxury lifestyle.
but I agree it was never going to work.
