Allo Brad; Great post about "woke". A few comments are in order:
--woke ; its recent use by Black women to describe what they want in a man (conscience/consciousness but not toxic masculinity) was probably seen by Trump-Q-Bannonholes (synonymous with Xian-Sumpremacism-racism) was spotted and identified as something worth their while to attack & meme-ify;
--William Melvin Kelley--popularized term in 1962; I knew him a little in the expat community in Paris 1967-68; he is very sharp (as was his father who edited the Amsterdam News "Black newspaper" in NYC); he is well worth reading/delving into, especially his novel "Dem"
Thank you, Preston! I can always count you for expanding knowledge network nodes!
Yes, we're in for four more years of attempts at cultural oppression. Repetition helps and Musk's and Trump's popularity on social media will fuel their appropriation.
Great to know about William Melvin Kelley! I can't believe (well, I can 😏) you knew him! I'll check out more of his work.
Yes, Gabbard is emboldened. Her expressions of Islamophobia and transphobia have indeed become more pronounced and provocative since her presidential campaign.
Great to know about the Yiddish origins of the word "pipik". Maybe it'll become as common as schlep, schmooze, klutz, and kibbitz!
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciated it!
Allo Brad; Great post about "woke". A few comments are in order:
--woke ; its recent use by Black women to describe what they want in a man (conscience/consciousness but not toxic masculinity) was probably seen by Trump-Q-Bannonholes (synonymous with Xian-Sumpremacism-racism) was spotted and identified as something worth their while to attack & meme-ify;
--William Melvin Kelley--popularized term in 1962; I knew him a little in the expat community in Paris 1967-68; he is very sharp (as was his father who edited the Amsterdam News "Black newspaper" in NYC); he is well worth reading/delving into, especially his novel "Dem"
--Modi/Gabbard connection; why are the political pundits missing her Modi/Hindu Supremacism cult ties (a little here; https://www.newsweek.com/tulsi-gabbard-trump-modi-india-rss-dni-1991869) which have been known about & criticized by some for years?????
--pipik-ized; is from the Yiddish "pipik" (navel) and is famously used in Jewish culture in the personage of "Moishe Pipik" (Moishe Bellybutton); "the little guy who wants to be a big shot, the kid who pisses in his pants, the someone who is a bit ridiculous, a bit funny, a bit childish… ..." is (in my humble experience) a wealth of (sometimes self-deprecating) jokes featuring this ne'er-do-well (i.e., https://schlemielintheory.com/tag/moishe-pipik/#:~:text=The%20derogatory%2C%20joking%20nonsense%20name,bit%20funny%2C%20a%20bit%20childish…)
Take care, keep up the good work, Preston
Thank you, Preston! I can always count you for expanding knowledge network nodes!
Yes, we're in for four more years of attempts at cultural oppression. Repetition helps and Musk's and Trump's popularity on social media will fuel their appropriation.
Great to know about William Melvin Kelley! I can't believe (well, I can 😏) you knew him! I'll check out more of his work.
Yes, Gabbard is emboldened. Her expressions of Islamophobia and transphobia have indeed become more pronounced and provocative since her presidential campaign.
Great to know about the Yiddish origins of the word "pipik". Maybe it'll become as common as schlep, schmooze, klutz, and kibbitz!
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciated it!