In the dark corners of social networks, a worrying trend is gaining ground: the celebration of figures linked to organized crime. One of the most frequently evoked names is Raffaele Cutolo, historic boss of the Nuova Camorra Organizzata. Luca Abete, correspondent for Strip the News, who recently conducted an investigation on the topic.
Criminal nostalgia
Digital platforms, often used for entertainment and information, have become fertile ground for nostalgic groups that praise figures from the past linked to the underworld. Phrases like "Cutolo was great" emerge from the posts, accompanied by images, quotes and stories that paint the boss as an icon of justice and respect.
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Abete, with his usual irony but also with the rigor of someone who investigates social phenomena, wanted to delve deeper into this phenomenon, speaking directly with some of these users. "We are faced with a modern cult that distorts historical reality and mythologizes dangerous figures," the correspondent declared.
Social and crime: a dangerous link
Fascination with the underworld is nothing new, but the web amplifies its reach. The speed with which content spreads and the anonymity that often accompanies it make it difficult to counter this distorted narrative. Those nostalgic for Cutolo see him as a sort of vigilante, willfully ignoring the crimes and suffering that his organization has inflicted.
The importance of collective memory
Abete's investigation does not limit itself to reporting, but raises a crucial question: how can we preserve collective memory and prevent crime from being romanticized? Education and testimony from victims remain fundamental tools to break this chain.
The role of the media
Strip the News, with its popular format, manages to reach a large and diverse audience. Through services like this, the program plays an important role in raising public awareness. "We cannot allow history to be rewritten on social media. Memory is our bulwark against the return of old ghosts," concluded Abete.
As social media continues to evolve, attention and civic engagement become essential to stem the fascination with crime. The story of Cutolo and the Camorra cannot be erased or reinterpreted: it must remain a lesson for future generations.
Article published on 31 December 2024 - 11:21
Reading this article, I wonder why people celebrate criminals instead of thinking about those who suffered. The nostalgia for Cutolo is disturbing and should make us reflect on how we tell the story of the underworld.