The content discusses the cultural phenomenon of "Sunday scaries" - the dreading of the return to the work week after the weekend. It observes that this behavior has a long tradition, and uses the example of certain nostalgic TV shows in the UK that were associated with this feeling of dread as the weekend drew to a close.
The author notes that while it may seem surprising that lighthearted programs would evoke such feelings, it is not really about the shows themselves, but rather their scheduling on Sunday evenings, which served as a Pavlovian association with the impending return to work or school. This example is seen as highly specific, but the author argues that it speaks to a more universal phenomenon.
The content suggests that the dread of the return to the work week, colloquially known as the "Saint Monday" tradition, is a long-standing cultural behavior that persists even in the 21st century.
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by Mike Noble at medium.com 07-30-2024
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