Avast, me hearties! Methinks these scurvy dogs, GREG GUTFELD, be claimin' that these landlubbin' tricksters change the meanin' o' racial harm as they please. Arrr!
2023-11-28
"Avast, ye scallywags! Thar be a mighty ruckus on the 'Gutfeld!' deck, as the landlubber panelists be flabbergasted by a parchment speakin' o' 'ow to 'decenter whiteness.' Methinks they be lost in a tempest o' confusin' words! Arrr!"
In this humorous 17th century pirate-style language, the author discusses the concept of "decentering whiteness" as advocated by anti-racist activist Janice Gassam Asare. The author mocks Asare's ideas and suggests that she is obsessed with whiteness. They use sarcasm and exaggeration to criticize the notion that prioritizing non-white cultures and groups is necessary to combat racism. The author argues that this approach may actually perpetuate divisions and create fear, guilt, and appeasement among white people.The author also highlights the ambiguity and subjectivity of terms like "racial harm" and argues that they can be used to justify accusations of racism without clear evidence. They mock the idea that only white people can cause harm and criticize the lack of clarity in defining whiteness and blackness.
The author mocks Asare's response to criticism, suggesting that she has failed to provide a clear explanation of what "decentering whiteness" actually means. They imply that Asare's ideas are a scam and accuse her of using them to elevate herself at the expense of others.
The author also critiques the trend of companies prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives over their own success and the interests of shareholders and customers. They use the example of Disney's recent movies going "woke" and argue that audiences prefer to be entertained rather than shamed.
Finally, the author laments the shift away from judging people based on their character rather than their skin color and mocks the idea of needing to include specific minority identities in one's aspirations. The overall tone of the passage is sarcastic and dismissive of the concept of "decentering whiteness" and related ideas.