Polly Hudson says gossips feeling guilty simply aren't doing it right
Opinion columnist Polly Hudson dismisses "post-gossip clarity," a social media trend describing regret after divulging secrets, arguing gossips who feel guilty simply aren't doing it right. Hudson compares the phenomenon to post-coital tristesse, noting that the thrill of sharing information should outweigh subsequent remorse. She suggests skilled gossips view regret as an acceptable occupational hazard.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 08:31 UTC
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