No doubt there have been cases in the past month

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No doubt there have been cases in the past month of celebrities saying nice things about each other. Did those instances give you pleasure? Of course not. By contrast, the fracas between Donald Trump and Rosie O’Donnell brought joy—not very noble joy, but joy nonetheless—into the lives of millions of Americans. Much as we fawn on celebs these days, it’s worth bearing in mind that we get as much enjoyment from looking down on them.

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