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The evening of that talk had another speech that led to events of more import. On the side of Paul Graham (at least in the debate) Andrew Graham-Dixon gave a sp

The evening of that talk had another speech that led to events of more import. On the side of Paul Graham (at least in the debate) Andrew Graham-Dixon gave a speech[1] that was against fascism, against racism, and against anti-semitism and yet Cambridge Union put him on a list of speakers that will not be invited back because of their racism and anti-semitism. Why? Because he did a satirical impression of Hitler. I know, I can almost hear your jaws dropping to the floor. > The Union’s Equalities officer, Zara Salaria, said that Graham-Dixon’s impression was “absolutely unacceptable” and “utterly horrifying.” There's more of this idiotic hysteria to be found in this article[2] with quotes from students and alumni of one of the world's top universities (supposedly). What is the world coming to when you can't take the mick out of Hitler? No, what is the world coming to when you take the mick out of Hitler and "top students" think that is somehow support for his views? [1] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/art/artists/hitler-row-andrew-graham-dixon-said-cambridge-union/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/art/artists/hitler-row-andrew-gr... [2] https://www.varsity.co.uk/news/22398 https://www.varsity.co.uk/news/22398

rory 5y ago
We had a mainstream satirical Hitler movie just a couple of years ago (Jojo Rabbit) in which Hitler was actually made to be amicable and silly (which arguably much more offensive), so I don't think this kind of thing is indicative of hegemonic cultural norms as a whole. Now is it indicative of the university climate? The student generation? I don't know.
stordoff 5y ago
Video of the debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5cXXE3jlpc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5cXXE3jlpc
unethical_ban 5y ago
I'm always leery of posts from right-leaning outlets regarding "cancel culture", but after reading more about this, it is as bad as it sounds. It's a disgrace that they reprimanded him. The moderator was laughing along that night, then shortly after put out a notice of groveling apology and finger-wagging. I wonder what horrid administrator or donor was offended by someone making fun of a fascist.
Igelau 5y ago
In other words, he won so hard on proving the existence of bad taste that he's not allowed to play anymore. This is a "pit boss asking you to leave the table for winning too much" moment.

rory 5y ago

We had a mainstream satirical Hitler movie just a couple of years ago (Jojo Rabbit) in which Hitler was actually made to be amicable and silly (which arguably much more offensive), so I don't think this kind of thing is indicative of hegemonic cultural norms as a whole. Now is it indicative of the university climate? The student generation? I don't know.

stordoff 5y ago

Video of the debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5cXXE3jlpc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5cXXE3jlpc

unethical_ban 5y ago

I'm always leery of posts from right-leaning outlets regarding "cancel culture", but after reading more about this, it is as bad as it sounds. It's a disgrace that they reprimanded him. The moderator was laughing along that night, then shortly after put out a notice of groveling apology and finger-wagging. I wonder what horrid administrator or donor was offended by someone making fun of a fascist.

Igelau 5y ago

In other words, he won so hard on proving the existence of bad taste that he's not allowed to play anymore. This is a "pit boss asking you to leave the table for winning too much" moment.