Things Worth Noting
South Park, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has predicted real events since 1997 with sharp satire. Early episodes mocked gay cowboy films (Brokeback Mountain), Pokémon fads (Pokémon Go), and Osama bin Laden’s death. It foresaw Confederate flag bans, Jared Fogle’s scandal, Mel Gibson’s meltdown, and Trump’s wall. Celebrity takedowns nailed Britney and Miley […]
Wokism, rooted in awareness of racial injustice, has grown into a divisive ideology centered on social justice, identity politics, and political correctness. While aiming to address systemic racism and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, critics argue it fuels cancel culture, censorship, and an us-versus-them mentality that stifles free speech and diversity of thought. Terms like […]