Let’s just say it: the apocalypse has never looked so good. Or at least, that’s what the internet seems to think. Ever since HBO dropped The Last of Us, a show about a fungus-fueled pandemic that turns humans into, well, clickers (you’ll have to watch it), the internet has been abuzz with one very specific question: what’s the deal with Ellie’s makeup?
Yes, you read that right. Makeup. In the apocalypse. Because apparently, even when facing down fungal zombies and the potential collapse of civilization, a teenage girl’s gotta have her signature look.
And it’s not just any look. Ellie, played with a kind of world-weary grit by Bella Ramsey, sports a subtly smudged eyeliner that screams “I scavenged this kohl pencil from a CVS two years ago and it’s still going strong.” It’s a look that’s both practical and strangely alluring – a reflection of the show’s overall aesthetic, really. A blend of bleak realism and unexpected beauty.
The internet, of course, went wild. Tutorials popped up on YouTube faster than you could say “cordyceps infection.” Think pieces were penned, dissecting the deeper meaning of eyeliner in a post-apocalyptic world. And Sephora? Well, let’s just say their “smoky eye” palette probably saw a significant uptick in sales.
It’s enough to make you wonder: have we reached peak apocalypse chic? Is this the inevitable endpoint of our cultural obsession with all things dystopian? Back in my day, we were content with ripped jeans and a scowl. Now, it seems, the end of the world requires a carefully curated aesthetic.
But maybe there’s something more to it than that. Maybe, in a world stripped bare of its usual comforts and distractions, we cling to the small things. A touch of color. A familiar routine. A reminder that even in the face of unimaginable horror, there’s still beauty to be found. Or at least, a decent eyeliner.
And let’s be real, there’s a certain irony to it all. Here we are, glued to our screens, scrolling through endless images of a world ravaged by disease and disaster, while simultaneously shopping for the perfect shade of “apocalypse brown” lipstick. It’s a strange juxtaposition, to say the least.
But then again, isn’t that just the world we live in? A world where the line between reality and fantasy is increasingly blurred. Where we can binge-watch a show about the end of the world while simultaneously ordering takeout on our phones. A world where even the apocalypse has its own carefully curated aesthetic.
So, go ahead. Perfect that smoky eye. Stock up on your favorite waterproof mascara. Because in the end, whether it’s the real apocalypse or just another Tuesday, a little bit of beauty never hurts.
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