I Spent Labor Day Watching an Anime About Labor Exploitation

Labor Day, sometimes known as the sequel to Memorial Day or Columbus-Day-Without-the-Colonization Vibes, is a tribute to American labor. But since the late 1800s, American labor has shifted from the manufacturing industry to DoorDash driving and TikTok content creation.

Most of the country celebrates Labor Day with barbecues, sunburn, and DUIs. I spent the…