cheerfulness

Despite this catalog of current and easily predictable future horrors, America keeps up a façade of normality: the manic cheerfulness of TV newscasters, the moronic sitcoms, the contrived crime dramas.

Why Remmick’s song choice is so disquieting isn’t apparent, aside from the odd juxtaposition between the lyrics and his jaunty cheerfulness:

Why Remmick’s song choice is so disquieting isn't apparent, aside from the odd juxtaposition between the lyrics and his jaunty cheerfulness:

The marine was recognised for demonstrating unselfishness, cheerfulness under adversity, courage and determination throughout his training.

His persistent cheerfulness was itself an act of resistance, a refusal to be broken.