Please Knock Some Sense Into Influencers Turning Chernobyl Into A Hotspot For Semi-Nude Selfies
By Pramit Chatterjee 4 weeks
Ever since my childhood days, I have heard about the Chernobyl disaster and read about it in my history books. I have lived with the knowledge that there are multiple documentaries, like The Bell of Chernobyl, Black Wind, White Land, Chernobyl Heart, Voices from Chernobyl and White Horse, that have showed the impact of the incident. But I never mustered up the courage to give them a watch. And when HBO debuted their mini-series on the same topic, I clenched my teeth and decided to witness the dramatisation of one of the biggest disasters in human history.
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According to Craig Mazin, the writer of HBO's Chernobyl, he was inspired to tell the story of Chernobyl while thinking about how our society is "struggling with the global war on the truth right now". In addition to that, his need to know about the reason behind the explosion in Chernobyl was what forced him to dive deep into the books and government reports about the Soviet Union, interview nuclear scientists and talk to former Soviet citizens to get a better idea of the culture in 1986. And the effort is quite palpable as the way he has depicted the historic events is unnerving, jarring, intense and emotionally exhausting.
Chernobyl has attracted a lot of praise for its creeping sense of dread and masterful recreation of a national tragedy. Additionally, the show has sparked a discussion about how it draws parallels with the way modern politics, politicians and news channels are devaluing the truth. However, it has also inadvertently started a trend, which is completely devoid of intellect, where Instagram influencers are posing for pictures (some of which feature semi-nude models) in the abandoned town. Don't believe me? Well, then take a look for yourself.
The disaster at Chernobyl had rendered the water in nearby rivers inconsumable. The radiation had led to the death of fishes and floral lifeforms. The impact was so widespread that its repercussions were felt throughout multiple generations of Ukranians. One episode of Chernobyl had shown that the people had to dispose off hundreds of dogs to avoid further contamination. And in 2019, all that has been reduced to this! Whatever this is.
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Of course the photos have gone viral to the extent that even Mazin knows about their existence. He had responded to the whole situation by requesting our messed up generation to respect all those who have suffered and sacrificed. Because if people try to (I don't believe I am saying this) sexualise Chernobyl for a few likes and shares, it can attract other mindless mortals like them who may or may not put themselves in harm's way by exposing themselves to nuclear radiation.
It's wonderful that #ChernobylHBO has inspired a wave of tourism to the Zone of Exclusion. But yes, I've seen the photos going around.
If you visit, please remember that a terrible tragedy occurred there. Comport yourselves with respect for all who suffered and sacrificed.
— Craig Mazin (@clmazin) June 11, 2019
In my opinion, Chernobyl is one of the important shows to have come out in the last decade as it has the potential to raise awareness about the horrors of man-made disasters with its attention to detail and no-nonsense tone. Kids who will grow up to be in places of authority can/should watch it to understand the consequences of a small lie or a large ego. But one thing that they should definitely stay away from are these Instagrammers who are diluting the seriousness of the Chernobyl disaster and in dire need of an intervention.
TOPICS: Culture, Movies & TV shows, hbo, Internet, Social Media, Influencers, Trending, Chernobyl, Twitter, tv shows, Social Media Influencers, Instagram post, Instagram, top-rated TV shows on IMDb, Chernobyl Nuclear plant explosion, Craig Mazin, Ukraine, Soviet Union, Twitter Reaction
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