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In defence of the noughties

23 September 2023

5:00 PM

23 September 2023

5:00 PM

Russell Brand always seemed repellant to me, but that had little to do with the fact he became famous in the noughties. And yet, since allegations have emerged, we keep being told repeatedly that Brand is a typical toxic product of the early years of the new millennium.

‘Resurfaced clips give a sobering reminder of noughties culture,’ says the BBC.

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