In this divided age, it takes a lot to unite a nation. However, that is exactly what happened this week, when every single person in the United Kingdom instantly stopped whatever they were doing—cooking dinner, walking the dog, performing complicated surgery—in order to pore over the 821-word takedown of his own parents that Brooklyn Beckham posted on his Instagram. There is a lot to cover here, especially for newcomers, so let’s get into it.
The Players
In the red corner, David and Victoria Beckham: a former soccer star and a former Spice Girl both known for their ability to present a gleaming, bulletproof version of themselves through the power of Brand Beckham.
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