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Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
Angela Bassett may have gone home empty handed at the Oscars in March, but the two-time nominee will be getting a golden statuette this year after all
2023-06-27 02:15
LL Cool J mocks 'Today' hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on-air over hat saga: 'I wouldn't wear this'
LL Cool J mocks 'Today' hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on-air over hat saga: 'I wouldn't wear this'
Rapper LL Cool J took a dig at Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager as the duo tried to present him with a hat that was clearly small for him
2023-08-03 16:50
Elon Musk comparison of George Soros and Magneto post has a few fatal flaws
Elon Musk comparison of George Soros and Magneto post has a few fatal flaws
Another day, another Elon Musk controversy A recent tweet by the tech entrepreneur has sparked widespread criticism and condemnation due to the sinister implications and dogwhistles buried within. Musk was the latest in a long-long-long line of people to criticise Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros, and his comparison between Soros and a megalomaniac Marvel supervillain has been viewed as not only very lazy but deeply problematic and antisemitic. In a bizarre series of tweets, Musk compared the holocaust-survivor background of both Soros and X-Men nemesis Magneto, and argued a skin-deep strawman line that 'both hate humanity'. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Journalist Brian Krassenstein called out Musk on this writing: "Fun fact: Magneto's experiences during the Holocaust as a survivor shaped his perspective as well as his depth and empathy. Soro, also a Holocaust survivor, gets attacked nonstop for his good intentions which some Americans think are bad merely because they disagree with this political affiliations." Musk clapped back: "You assume they are good intentions. They are not. He wants to erode the very fabric of civilization. Soros hates humanity." Hate humanity? Magneto has a disdain towards humanity (as a mutant in the comic books, he feels he is superior and that homo sapiens' time is up) - but in an attempt to use a fictional Jewish figure to attack a real one, Musk has been caught lacking. Magneto isn't real (neither are the X-Men and superpowered mutants), and Musk's tweets read as an attempt to grasp the first Jewish villain he could find from a shelf to beat another Jewish person over the head with, by reflecting surface-level pop culture knowledge into a bowl of antisemitic hate. Magneto, like Soros, survived the Holocaust (as a character). In the comics, he was not initially depicted as Jewish - but a backstory was added to fill out the character as comics stories became far more complex than their origins. Magneto's goal as a villain is to end human oppression over mutants. However, Magneto is described as a fairly grey villain. He has led heroic teams, he blurs his own lines and contradicts himself. There's depth and room for additional context to be bolted onto the character as time goes on. Musk's tweet towards Soros did not represent a fair or valid criticism of the billionaire - it is not only deeply hurtful, it appeared quickly and it is quite telling that it came only days after Soros's investment fund reported that it had sold all its stock in Tesla. Tesla, of course, is run by Musk alongside Twitter. There are plenty of fairways to criticise the actions of billionaires and their obvious financial influence on the world. Musk, Gates, Soros and Bezos alike. However, reaching straight for racial and antisemetic tropes feeds a beast that is not so easily caged. Antisemitism, a form of prejudice against Jewish people, poses significant harm to individuals and communities. It can manifest as verbal abuse, physical violence, and systemic discrimination. By employing antisemitic tropes or making comparisons that evoke harmful stereotypes, individuals contribute to a climate of hostility and bigotry. Musk has indirectly overseen a rise in antisemitic language on Twitter. A study found that antisemitic language on Twitter doubled - and then some - after Musk's takeover of Twitter. Not only that, but Musk's comments arrived around the same time as Douglas Murray's speech in the UK's National Conservative which observed that the rise of the Nazi party shouldn't hamper the growth of nationalism elsewhere just 'because Germany mucked up': The last week has seen a dismissal of Jewish suffering, and the use of Jewish identity in paper-thin arguments to back right-wing statements - Musk and Murray include. Such instances highlight the need for increased awareness regarding the consequences of antisemitic language. It is crucial for individuals to recognize the harm caused by perpetuating stereotypes and to actively combat all forms of prejudice. Musk eventually apologized (sort of), but in considering both Musk and Murray's comments, it's perhaps worth some people spending some time reflecting on atrocities that have occurred in the past - and less time making lazy comments involving Marvel characters. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-17 20:49
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 76, sheds light on aging and body image struggles as he promotes his self-help book
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 76, sheds light on aging and body image struggles as he promotes his self-help book
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he looks at himself in the mirror every day and thinks, 'yep, you suck'
2023-10-07 10:15
Liam Gallagher announces Knebworth 22 live album
Liam Gallagher announces Knebworth 22 live album
Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher is releasing 'Knebworth 22' - a live album of his two mammoth shows at Knebworth Park last year - this August.
2023-06-09 19:20
Pat Robertson united evangelical Christians and pushed them into conservative politics
Pat Robertson united evangelical Christians and pushed them into conservative politics
Pat Robertson united tens of millions of evangelical Christians through the power of television
2023-06-09 13:23
DJ Casper, artist behind 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died
DJ Casper, artist behind 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died
DJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC 7 Chicago on Monday.
2023-08-09 00:19
Craig Melvin and Hoda Kotb take over 'Today' show as Savannah Guthrie ditches hosting duties for new gig
Craig Melvin and Hoda Kotb take over 'Today' show as Savannah Guthrie ditches hosting duties for new gig
Craig Melvin mentioned Savannah Guthrie's absence, urging fans not to 'feel bad for her'
2023-06-07 13:19
Who is Arabella Chi? Leonardo DiCaprio parties in Ibiza with group of friends including 'Love Island' star
Who is Arabella Chi? Leonardo DiCaprio parties in Ibiza with group of friends including 'Love Island' star
Arabella Chi starred in the fifth season of ITV's 'Love Island' and has built a steady social media presence since then
2023-08-07 14:51
Steve Harvey's video 'warning' Keke Palmer resurfaces, but Internet isn't convinced his advice is right
Steve Harvey's video 'warning' Keke Palmer resurfaces, but Internet isn't convinced his advice is right
Keke Palmer was warned of her dating by Steve Harvey in a video that has resurfaced on the internet
2023-11-11 17:56
Did Margot Robbie get work done on face for 'Barbie'? Influencer rehashes claims of actress undergoing extensive cosmetic surgery
Did Margot Robbie get work done on face for 'Barbie'? Influencer rehashes claims of actress undergoing extensive cosmetic surgery
Dana Omari Harrell alleges that Margot Robbie has had several procedures, including an upper bleph, cheek augmentation, and buccal fat removal
2023-07-22 15:18
'Narcissistic misogynist': Robert De Niro shredded after another outburst in court as PA's lawsuit gets ugly
'Narcissistic misogynist': Robert De Niro shredded after another outburst in court as PA's lawsuit gets ugly
On the second day of trial, Robert De Niro had an outburst while defending himself against Graham Chase Robinson's allegations
2023-11-01 14:24