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Episode Eleven of the Safe Spaces podcast comes on the even of unimaginable tragedy; the horrific bombing of innocents at a concert in Manchester, England by a depraved suicide bomber. Our condolences and best-wishes to those affected by this senseless violence and Islamic extremism.
That said, a word of caution: this episode is especially saucy, absolutely chock-full of words and expressions that could possibly melt the less fragile defenses of unsuspecting listeners. From Katy Perry to Donald Trump and everything in-between, let this be your trigger warning. Note: Eddie Izzard makes an appearance, so it’s not all bad.
Moving forward, there’s plenty to talk about in this week’s cross-section of nonsense. First up is the inflammatory missive drafted by iO9’s Beth Elderkin about DC/Warner Bros. upcoming DCEU blockbuster Wonder Woman, arguably the first female-starring superhero blockbuster worth a damn. Titled “A Women-Only Wonder Woman Screening Is Predictably Upsetting Dumb-Ass Sexists”, it detailed how the famous Alamo Drafthouse theater in Texas would host a “Ladies Only” screening of the upcoming film, which didn’t sit well with some comic fans.
The piece spread as only dangerous viruses can online, helping propagate division and artificial sexism where there was none before. Both aggravating and puzzling, this type of SEO-jacking clickbait usually passes by our patient hosts without a second glance, but they figured the everlasting appeal of the most popular female superhero would make a good starting point for discussion about ignorant “journalism”, sexual privilege, as well as an insightful look at how the culture of “Twitter Outrage” leads many to preemptively judge and silence those they disagree with – before they disagree with them!
From here the guys talk tacos – racist, culturally-appropriating tacos, that is. The sad story about two white women in – where else? – Portland who had the temerity to open their own food wagon serving delicious, Mexican-influenced food to hungry patrons. Naturally, that two Americans of European decent would commit such a hate crime inflamed many online, as is often the case.
A look at the history of how culture evolves and spreads via gastronomy may conjure up the need to order Taco Bell, and we make no apologies. Soft tacos and chicken chalupas, please!
Concluding this week’s show is none other than British mono-named singer Morrissey, who following the suicide attack in Manchester had the audacity to share his thoughts on his Facebook page, which drew both predictable support and predictable derision from fans and detractors alike. Our hosts examine the singer’s comments and how they may not just tie into the ideology of groups, but also segue into a fun history of our favorite (and most devastating) swear words in the English language – in England! If anything helps earn us that “Explicit” podcast rating, it’s this part right here. Proceed with caution.
A final cap-nod to the ongoing agony of how both the University of Arizona and UCLA have been hiring creepy-sounding “Social Justice Advocates” to pad newly formed units to help prosecute “bias incidents” and other ghoulish-sounding crimes. Who knows, maybe even listening to this podcast could lead to expulsion; stranger things have happened!
By Episode Eleven of the Safe Spaces podcast comes on the even of unimaginable tragedy; the horrific bombing of innocents at a concert in Manchester, England by a depraved suicide bomber. Our condolences and best-wishes to those affected by this senseless violence and Islamic extremism.
That said, a word of caution: this episode is especially saucy, absolutely chock-full of words and expressions that could possibly melt the less fragile defenses of unsuspecting listeners. From Katy Perry to Donald Trump and everything in-between, let this be your trigger warning. Note: Eddie Izzard makes an appearance, so it’s not all bad.
Moving forward, there’s plenty to talk about in this week’s cross-section of nonsense. First up is the inflammatory missive drafted by iO9’s Beth Elderkin about DC/Warner Bros. upcoming DCEU blockbuster Wonder Woman, arguably the first female-starring superhero blockbuster worth a damn. Titled “A Women-Only Wonder Woman Screening Is Predictably Upsetting Dumb-Ass Sexists”, it detailed how the famous Alamo Drafthouse theater in Texas would host a “Ladies Only” screening of the upcoming film, which didn’t sit well with some comic fans.
The piece spread as only dangerous viruses can online, helping propagate division and artificial sexism where there was none before. Both aggravating and puzzling, this type of SEO-jacking clickbait usually passes by our patient hosts without a second glance, but they figured the everlasting appeal of the most popular female superhero would make a good starting point for discussion about ignorant “journalism”, sexual privilege, as well as an insightful look at how the culture of “Twitter Outrage” leads many to preemptively judge and silence those they disagree with – before they disagree with them!
From here the guys talk tacos – racist, culturally-appropriating tacos, that is. The sad story about two white women in – where else? – Portland who had the temerity to open their own food wagon serving delicious, Mexican-influenced food to hungry patrons. Naturally, that two Americans of European decent would commit such a hate crime inflamed many online, as is often the case.
A look at the history of how culture evolves and spreads via gastronomy may conjure up the need to order Taco Bell, and we make no apologies. Soft tacos and chicken chalupas, please!
Concluding this week’s show is none other than British mono-named singer Morrissey, who following the suicide attack in Manchester had the audacity to share his thoughts on his Facebook page, which drew both predictable support and predictable derision from fans and detractors alike. Our hosts examine the singer’s comments and how they may not just tie into the ideology of groups, but also segue into a fun history of our favorite (and most devastating) swear words in the English language – in England! If anything helps earn us that “Explicit” podcast rating, it’s this part right here. Proceed with caution.
A final cap-nod to the ongoing agony of how both the University of Arizona and UCLA have been hiring creepy-sounding “Social Justice Advocates” to pad newly formed units to help prosecute “bias incidents” and other ghoulish-sounding crimes. Who knows, maybe even listening to this podcast could lead to expulsion; stranger things have happened!