People complain about the fact a lot people do not read anymore, but the moment they see someone reading quietly, in a public space—all of a sudden it’s performative…
2026-08-14 16:16:40
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Miche :
It baffles me that people are bothered by people reading. I will read it on plane, I will read it on a train, I will read it here or there, I will read it anywhere! 😂❤️
2026-08-14 17:31:03
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namor :
you can read for entertainment as well
2026-08-19 17:46:36
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Jennifer Coolidge’s Quaaludes :
My coworker recently accused me of being performative for reading on my lunch break. I was flabbergasted because I was alone in the break room before she came in, so I guess I was performing to an empty room.
2026-08-15 19:16:11
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Jaymee :
Who cares if they are being performative. I’m just glad people are reading real books still. Makes me happy
2026-08-15 16:16:24
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Jennie📚💙 :
I was called performative because I have a bookshelf full of books. When did home libraries become performative?
2026-08-16 02:07:21
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JBLilac :
I read all the time. I prefer BOOKS ,Phones are for Social media. I dont like reading on my phone. I just ....Read.
2026-08-14 18:44:09
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BB :
Did people think people reading a newspaper in public 20 years ago performative? of course not. Reading in public is just reading because they like to. It's not complicated.
2026-08-15 17:12:31
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angelinafiore8 :
Exactly. And people think you are sad and want people to talk to you. No sir leave me alone.
2026-08-14 17:22:17
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Lauren Leach :
This is terrible news. I carry a book everywhere
2026-08-14 22:38:25
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starrynight888777 :
Before smart phones and social media, the majority of people read books in public, all the time! On the commute to and from work. During a lunch break. Waiting for the train. They were the good days
2026-08-15 00:59:46
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626 like Stitch :
I’m ngl reading a book makes me zone out of reality 😭 trust me it’s not for attention
2026-08-14 18:57:17
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Marcy :
Doomscrolling = socially acceptable
Reading = pretentious
Got it 🙄
2026-08-15 16:50:30
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Jennifer Roberts :
Omg. When they say “what ya reading??” That’s why I read on my phone now. Nobody says “what are you doing on your phone?” It’s NOT performative!!! Everyone-please-leave the book people alone!!!
2026-08-16 08:07:58
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Beretta Fleur :
That whole bizarre “perfomative” accusation is made up by people who would actually act that way. The rest of us are just out here existing.
2026-08-15 14:01:37
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Astrid :
Whenever someone questions my book reading, I always tell them “yeah, I’m reading a book—-you know the primitive version of Netflix and Prime.”
2026-08-15 17:34:21
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crescentwrench13 :
Women approaching when I’m reading in public because they see it as performative is infuriating. Trying to read, Jennifer. Go away. 😠🤓
2026-08-16 16:03:49
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Christine Smith386 :
I used to do that all the time. Never thought someone else might have an issue. 😂
2026-08-14 16:14:00
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Heavenor2 :
This is so wild. I purposely go to coffee shops, my solo picnic and read a book. I didn’t know this is now an issue for some people.
2026-08-14 16:20:46
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The Shirtless Photographer :
Reading is special, dying skill.
2026-08-14 22:50:57
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The Go-getter :
Same as extroverts who complains & see problem with introverts when they’re living alone quietly but you’ll never hear an introverts complaining about talkative extroverts.😏
2026-08-15 09:21:58
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Black ❌ :
Thank you because I love to read and Im always reading something
2026-08-15 01:31:34
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inspiredmaria :
“Some people just read” ❤️❤️❤️
2026-08-14 19:07:44
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