Yes, finally, everybody knew Andrew Fairbanks. Or, as he was now more commonly known, ‘Tragic Instagram influencer, Andrew Fairbanks’. So it wasn’t all upside. And, in fact, even that slim upside is starting to dim. It is Wednesday afternoon by now, and his name is already beginning to slip down the rankings.
-- Narration (chapter 1)

Importance: This quote highlights the fleeting and hollow nature of fame, particularly in the context of modern social media culture. Andrew Fairbanks' desire for fame is fulfilled through his tragic death, but the attention he receives is short-lived, diminishing as quickly as it arrived. The reference to his "slim upside" underlines the emptiness of the fame he craved, suggesting that even in death, his fame lacks lasting value. The quote also subtly critiques the superficiality of social media recognition, where individuals are quickly forgotten once their moment in the spotlight fades.

I haven’t cried since I was...
-- Amy (chapter 2)