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Miley’s hosting this poolside interview thing for Converse, guests scattered around talking about fashion or music or whatever, and there’s a yellow cow in the background. The whole setup is so transparently a brand operation that it almost becomes endearing. She’s not pretending it’s organic or sincere—she’s just committed to having a good time with it.

Her dad shows up, which carries its own weight given their history. For years their relationship was this public mess, but now they’re old enough to just be in the same frame together doing something absurd. Maybe that’s what growing up means—not fixing everything, just getting past it enough to sit by a pool with your kid and some random celebrities for a video.

The yellow cow I can’t explain. It’s stupid and for some reason it stays with me.