4.7 "But That's the Point"
Why do I hate the phrase “But that’s the point?” In this short essay-style episode, I unpack the anatomy of this phrase, its use, and why it should forever be banned. Not to be dramatic.
CONTENT WARNING: In this episode I discuss violence against women and domestic abuse.
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Video essays and articles relating to this topic
‘Should white authors write non-white characters? *A closer look at the Whiteness of Addie LaRue*’ by Cindy Pham, YouTube, 21 Jan 2021
‘What happens when you try to be inclusive, but mess up anyway? *A closer look at A Deadly Education*’ by Cindy Pham, YouTube, 14 Feb 2021
‘Well, I didn’t like Joker’ by Jenny Nicholson, YouTube, 17 Oct 2019
‘The Liberal Escapism of Bridgerton’ by Broey Deschanel, YouTube, 14 Feb 2021
‘Race-baiting, queer-baiting, colorism, featurism, and performative diversity’ by Khadija Mbowe, YouTube, 25 Jan 2021
‘Color-blind vs. Identity-conscious casting and examining Hamilton and Malcom & Marie’ by Khadija Mbowe, YouTube, 1 Mar 2021
‘Who Actually Gets to “Escape” Into Fandom?’ by Stitch, TeenVogue, 28 Jan 2021
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