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Gwyneth Paltrow Hired as Astronomer's "Spokesperson" in Wake of Kiss Cam (consequence.net)

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[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 23 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm aware, but it doesn't change the parallel of them bringing in a celebrity to massage their image to their target demo.

[–] PancakesCantKillMe@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ah, glad you are aware. Others should be too. Her particular version of snake oil is not only predatory, but also dangerous to women and their health.

[–] scytale@piefed.zip 5 points 3 weeks ago

They also likely chose her because she’s the Coldplay vocalist’s ex.