Overthink Cancel Culture
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Jun 22, 2021 Examining cancel culture origins and merits. Discussing the responsibility of celebrities and the distinction between public and private life. Exploring the influence of neoliberalism and the complexity of the self. Delving into forgiveness and the role of cancel culture.
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Teigen's Cancellation
- Piers Morgan called for Chrissy Teigen's cancellation, citing her past online bullying.
- He argued that the left should apply its cancellation logic consistently.
Book Burning Irony
- Book burnings, like the one targeting a Latina professor's book, exemplify cancellations.
- Ironically, J.K. Rowling, whose Harry Potter books were once burned for promoting witchcraft, now faces calls for cancellation due to her transphobic views.
Kentucky Derby "Cancellation"
- The owner of a Kentucky Derby horse that failed a drug test blamed "the left" for "canceling" his horse.
- This demonstrates the broadening and misuse of the term "cancel culture."