Kennedy asserts Gen Z public breakups are about 'performative pain' for an audience

Kennedy argues that for Gen Z, if something isn't posted or done in front of an audience, it didn't really happen, including breakups. She states public breakups are about showcasing "performative pain." She also jokes about how she, as a nosy person, enjoys observing couples in restaurants to figure out their relationship status, especially noting when staff know a breakup is happening due to separate checks.