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The starting point for what sociologists now refer to as the Age of Anger is disputed: indeed, this is a future that few, save one or two of the more cynical British satirists, could have seen coming. What's clear at least is that the Age of Anger is inextricably linked to the explosive rise of digital media, and the dizzying pace of technological advancement the world has seen over the last two decades. The first signs of trouble presented themselves in March of 2013, when a foul-mouthed cartoon bear named Waldo announced "his" candidacy in the Stentonford and Hersham by-election. What started as a cynical ploy to boost ratings and promote tacky merchandise spiraled out of control following an impassioned takedown of the British political establishment on live TV, which soon went viral on YouTube. Despite Waldo's creator disavowing the campaign, and urging members of the public to vote for legitimate candidates, Waldo ultimately came second in the election, losing to conservative