The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 887 - Like A Dog
Oct 31, 2019
The podcast tackles the media frenzy over a humorous meme of President Trump awarding a fictional 'Medal of Pawner' to a dog. It highlights the absurdity of the exaggerated media response while emphasizing the heroism of Conan, a military dog. Discussions extend to Twitter's contentious ban on political ads, the implications for free speech, and the selective enforcement of media policies. The dialogue probes the broader themes of censorship, misinformation, and the challenges posed to dissenting voices in today's political landscape.
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Media Misinterpretations
- Ben Shapiro criticizes the media for misinterpreting jokes and satire as serious statements.
- He uses the analogy of Amelia Bedelia, a character known for taking idioms literally.
Medal of Pawner Meme
- The Daily Wire's social media team created a meme of Trump awarding a Medal of "Pawner" to Conan, the hero dog.
- Trump tweeted it, leading to media backlash over a photoshopped image.
Disinformation and Censorship
- The media's broadening definition of "disinformation" now includes jokes and memes.
- This has ramifications for free speech and online censorship.
