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WWDTM: Judith Butler

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Apr 20, 2024
Gender studies expert Judith Butler discusses gender, performativity, and clown dreams with panelists on a hilarious episode. Topics include jury selection challenges, a failed shrimp promotion, Bark Air - an airline for dogs, horror movie trivia, school drop-off chaos, quirky news, bizarre beauty treatments, and Red White Blue Lobster rebranding.
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ANECDOTE

Philosophy as Punishment

  • Judith Butler was sent to philosophy class as punishment for making a face during a film at Hebrew school.
  • This led to a lifelong friendship with the rabbi, who shared Butler's newfound interest in philosophy.
ANECDOTE

Clown Aspirations

  • Besides philosophy, Judith Butler's dream job is being a clown, or at least causing mischief.
  • They explain that their two modalities are seriousness and troublemaking.
INSIGHT

Gender Performativity

  • Judith Butler explains their theory of gender performativity, suggesting gender is not inherent, but chosen and performed.
  • Examples include wearing a suit, driving a truck, or adding truck nuts, all of which perform gender in different ways.
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