Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! 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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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.
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.
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.