1001 Paperclips by Chad Schomber

1001 Paperclips by Chad Schomber

Sunshine, Daydreams, and the Soft New Doublespeak

An essay by Chad Schomber

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May 06, 2025
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It didn’t start with politics. It started with flavors.

Lemon wasn’t lemon anymore. It was "Sunshine."
Mango became "Tropical Daydream." What you used to peel and bite into turned into a mood you were supposed to sip.

At first, it felt harmless. Even clever. Selling a feeling instead of a fruit. No sharp edges. No room …

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