Fawning—both the obsequious flattery shown by politicians and tech leaders, and the vulnerable newborn deer season—dominates headlines as public figures face backlash for excessive praise while wildlife managers urge caution during peak fawn exposure.
·Trump publicly mocked Zuckerberg and Bezos by displaying their fawning text messages to him
·Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi criticized domestically for excessive praise of international leaders
·Wildlife officials warn of dangerous pet encounters as fawning season peaks across multiple regions
·Tech industry hype around new electric vehicle models faces skepticism despite widespread enthusiasm
·Taiwan critics claim government response to China demonstrates weakness disguised as diplomatic courtesy
drawn from WIRED, The Times, AdExchanger, The Daily Beast · updated 3d ago