A verbal series. Part 8. It has become rather popular to call out individuals as “grifters,” particularly in the social media landscape. Certainly, many of these accusations are unfairly made in these social contexts...
I think some do not start out like this, but when they find the audience rejects their effort to simply be rational and factual, they become cynical and contemptuous of their own audience, or people in general. "This is what you want? Fine! I don't fucking care anymore. I'll shovel you the BS you deserve and laugh as the whole shit show burns down."
Nazi
fascist
nonce
transphobic
gay
anti-Semite
Some of the misappropriations I've received over the past year.
I think some do not start out like this, but when they find the audience rejects their effort to simply be rational and factual, they become cynical and contemptuous of their own audience, or people in general. "This is what you want? Fine! I don't fucking care anymore. I'll shovel you the BS you deserve and laugh as the whole shit show burns down."
Please don't let this happen to you. ;)
Case in point - https://twitter.com/PeterSweden7/status/1587836685861019648
Perfect example
The shitty thing is that it works and gets attention.
It really truly does. I see it all the time.
I like that as a tagline!