The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1755 - They Want You Fat, Stupid, And Lazy
Jun 27, 2023
The discussion dives into how society, influenced by government and media, promotes negative behaviors like laziness and ignorance. It challenges the relationship between education, income, and church attendance, while critiquing modern cultural values shaped by celebrities. The tension between body positivity and health is explored through social media's impact on beauty standards. Political controversies, particularly surrounding the Biden family, are also examined, culminating in a look at Trump's legal challenges and their implications for his electability.
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Societal Values vs. Success
- Society promotes fatness, stupidity, and laziness, yet successful people tend to be religious, married, educated, and parents.
- This suggests societal values differ from the values of successful individuals.
Cardi B and Modern Marriage
- Ben Shapiro uses Cardi B's marital problems as an example of how society promotes dysfunctional relationships as aspirational.
- He contrasts this with traditional values, which emphasize stable, lifelong marriages.
Lizzo and the New Standard of Beauty
- Lizzo's promotion as a beauty icon, despite being overweight, sends mixed messages about health.
- This contradicts the traditional understanding of success, which includes physical well-being.