Bonus Premium: The Dumb Origins, Terrible Present, And Probably Even Crappier Future Of Candace Owens
Mar 29, 2024
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Exploring the origins and impact of Candace Owens, from her startup to online harassment. Delving into her rise, controversies, and anti-Semitism accusations, this episode uncovers the complexities of her presence in the media landscape.
Candace Owens' descent into a controversial online figure stemmed from her belief in a conspiracy involving Zoe Quinn and online harassment.
Owens' rise to fame was propelled by her alignment with Trumpian ideologies and controversial views, attracting a significant following in conservative circles.
Deep dives
Candace Owens and Social Autopsy
Candace Owens, a conservative pundit, gained attention for founding a startup called Social Autopsy, aimed at cataloging online trolls. The business idea involved linking online comments to individuals' workplaces. Despite seeking funding, the project faced backlash and criticism from various online communities. Owens experienced a wave of harassment and threats, leading her to believe that Zoe Quinn, an anti-harassment figure, was behind the attacks. This conspiracy mindset marked Owens' descent into a controversial online presence.
Conspiratorial Thinking and Paranoia
Owens' belief in a conspiracy involving Zoe Quinn and others escalated, fueled by online harassment and support from trolls manipulating her perspective. This conspiratorial mindset led her to accuse Quinn of orchestrating the attacks against her, despite lack of concrete evidence. Owens' erratic behavior, including public meltdowns and threatening emails, showcased her descent into paranoia and a distorted reality, further exacerbated by online dynamics and personal experiences.
Candace Owens' Rise to Fame
Despite facing controversy and accusations of anti-Semitism, Candace Owens rose to fame within conservative circles for her charismatic speaking skills and alignment with Trumpian ideologies. Her association with figures like Kanye West and Ben Shapiro boosted her profile. Owens' inflammatory views, including anti-vax sentiments and conspiracy beliefs, attracted a large following on platforms like YouTube, showcasing the complexities of her controversial persona.
On this special bonus episode of Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dicuss the origins of and allegations against internet superstar/supervillian Candace Owens.