The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1696 - Everything is Racist, Including You
Mar 27, 2023
The discussion tackles the concept of 'digital blackface' and its implications in modern culture. Participants delve into a controversial rally in New Zealand, highlighting violent clashes over gender identity. Trump's rhetorical strategies and his recent Waco rally are examined, including his grievances against the media. The podcast also critiques media narratives surrounding right-wing political events and discusses data privacy issues related to TikTok, revealing inconsistencies in the defense of social media platforms.
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The Media's Racism Supply Problem
- The media exaggerates the prevalence of racism in the US to push systemic change.
- Americans are generally not racist, but the Left needs a marginalized group to leverage against the system.
Digital Blackface
- CNN columnist John Blake argues that using memes of Black people is "digital blackface".
- Blake claims sharing memes or GIFs of Black individuals is an insidious form of racism if you're White.
Societal Self-Destruction
- Prosperous societies often seek reasons to self-destruct.
- This is evident in the constant search for racism where it doesn't exist, like claiming memes are racist.