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Published Jun 27, 2023

They Want You Fat, Stupid, And Lazy

Ben Shapiro critiques societal shifts in religious adherence, economic policy, and cultural norms, arguing "Bidenomics" and modern media promote inefficiency and idolize figures like Cardi B and Lizzo, which he believes undermines traditional success and values.
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  • Cardi B's Role

    Ben Shapiro critiques Cardi B as a reflection of societal values that promote superficial success. He argues that Cardi B's lifestyle, often celebrated in media, exemplifies the opposite of traditional values like stable marriages and family dedication 1. Shapiro highlights the media's role in elevating figures like Cardi B, suggesting that this portrayal is misleading and detrimental to societal norms 2.

    Cardi B is not leading a particularly happy marital life. The people who are leading happy marital lives are boring, funny duddies.

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    He emphasizes that the cultural elevation of figures like Cardi B is a departure from values that foster long-term happiness and success.

       

    Body Positivity

    Shapiro challenges the body positivity movement, using Lizzo as a focal point for his critique. He argues that the movement's emphasis on self-acceptance and empowerment can lead to complacency and a lack of personal growth 3. According to Shapiro, true success requires striving for improvement rather than settling for self-acceptance 4.

    Empowerment and self acceptance means that you say that you are fine just as you are. No one. No one. Saints should not be fine just as they are.

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    He suggests that the cultural narrative around body positivity often ignores the importance of health and personal development.

       

    Media's Impact

    Shapiro discusses how media representations shape societal values, arguing that they often promote a distorted view of success. He points out that media glorifies figures who do not embody traditional success markers like stable marriages and community involvement 5. Shapiro criticizes the media for removing traditional "measuring sticks" of success, leading to societal chaos and a lack of clear values 6.

    Once you remove the measuring stick, what you end up with is chaos. You don't end up with equality.

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    He emphasizes the need for clear societal standards to guide personal and communal success.

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