The atmosphere of whiplash could explain our numbness. When social media timelines showed the world's richest zooming across Venetian waters to the wedding venue on the island of San Giorgio, its lack of substantial meaning or cultural impact is likely why so many hated it.

Bezos and Sánchez were also spotted in Italy multiple times in the lead-up to their big day.People reported that the ceremony was originally supposed to take place on Saturday, but it was moved to Friday as the venue changed due to security concerns amid protests in the city.