She took it as a source of pride that she had a superior knowledge of pop culture during this period. She knew all the latest celebrity gossip, followed the newest fashion trends. I didn’t give a shit about that stuff.
Low-key based. Also, it's easy to see why, IF you don't care about this kind of stuff, you're bound to become depressed in a city like NYC or with life in late capitalism in general. Especially if you don't have any friends.