Just like the arguments made against “political correctness” fall apart when you describe it for what it really is “showing respect for other people”, the arguments against “cancel culture” evaporate when you describe it for what it really is: “being done with your bullshit”
It’s not the Hester Prynnes of the world who squawk about “cancel culture,” it’s the Roger Chillingsworths.
Yep. Fuck em. This is exactly the motivation behind signing on to a letter like this— they’re clawing their way to try and remain relevant for who they once were, for what they‘ve always believed, resting entirely on some prior perceived trustworthiness... rather than just taking a moment to listen, reflect and learn…
The aristocrats that are being made less rich because rubbish they say on social media is whats up. In a time filled with genuine debate and honest actors, I would love for debate, discussion and dissent. JKR and some are just worried their bottom line is being effected, and it is. They don’t care about debate or…
But she probably wouldn’t have been allowed to rant about her status on 24 hour news networks.
“A year later and I still don’t have a job,” knowing what a shit person she is, is *chef’s kiss*.
Every signatory to this list is a has been. A cultural figurehead who has peaked in their careers. Their ascendancy at an end, they’ve suddenly come to the realization that it’s all a fucking crap shoot. Random odds and numbers flung from the universe, aligning in the plucky British woman who wrote Harry Potter and…
Exactly. They were momentarily embarrassed, that’s it.
The more I hear about “cancelled people,” the more I think cancel culture should be a thing.
Remember Natasha Tynes, the lady who got “cancelled” because she tried to get an MTA worker fired for eating on the train?
That’s exactly the point. Cancel culture doesn’t exist. These (mostly) thin-skinned people just feel they shouldn’t be criticized. It’s such a lame take.
These so-called cancelled people still produce works, yes? And when they open their mouths, they make the news, yes? As far as I know, they can still make money in some other capacity, yes?
It’s part of the “past exonerative tense” used to not only prevent any libel suits, but also to maintain the status quo as much as possible.
I see that image and all I hear are dueling banjos. I hope these guys get what’s coming for them, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Agreed and want to add, the fact that so many people jumped on to the fact that Heard was probably also abusive to act like their precious Depp is completely exonerated floors me. All it means if true is that she is an asshole too! One person being an asshole doesn’t mean all other assholes are innocent! Sorry you…
My opinion, that no one asked for: The thing that makes me really believe Heard (and this does not preclude Heard also being abusive) is how hard the tabloids are fighting this one. This court case is not actually about Heard saying Depp hit her at all. The tabloids are defending their having put in print that Depp hit…
See also: Cory Feldman
Johnny Depp turned in to Michael Jackson so slowly I almost didn’t notice it. Seriously, the weird fashion and speech affectations, the neverending abuse scandals, the former heartthrob-turned-ghoulish fame hermit storyline. This is what unlimited money and unearned adulation combined with mountains of drugs do to you.
Even if that’s the case, he still struck his wife. There is video evidence of that.