TRIGGERnometry PC Culture, Comedy & Our Trans Marriage - Jim & Nikki Norton
Aug 28, 2024
Join comedians Jim and Nikki Norton as they dive into the evolving world of personal identity and comedy. They explore the challenges of navigating sensitivity in humor amid changing cultural landscapes. The couple shares insights on generational differences in relationships and reflect on LGBTQ+ rights, especially in the complex political climate of the Middle East. Their candid anecdotes reveal the struggles and joys in their lives, particularly during the pandemic and discussions on gender identity, making for a thought-provoking and entertaining conversation.
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US Sensitivity
- Nikki found Americans overly sensitive when she first arrived.
- She feels the world is becoming more sensitive, mimicking the US.
UK N-word Prosecution
- In the UK, a girl was prosecuted for sharing rap lyrics containing the N-word after a friend's death.
- The conviction was overturned, but it highlights the extreme sensitivity around language.
Performative Outrage
- Jim believes that performative outrage and virtue signaling are often used to gain attention.
- He feels that it's a way to appear righteous without enacting meaningful change.