UHF (w/ Jade Kim)
MVC PATREON
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Anti-capitalist Themes in Liberal Art
- Frank observes that even without intending to, liberal art often lands on anti-capitalist themes.
- He cites Weird Al's UHF as an example, where the creators weren't aiming for a political statement.
- However, the inherent goodness of community and the badness of big business, common tropes in liberal storytelling, often resonate as anti-capitalist sentiments.
- These tropes are widely understood and appreciated, even by those who don't identify as anti-capitalist.
- This suggests a shared understanding of these values, which is encouraging.
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