Bear in mind that the point of moomin’s insult isn’t to replace any lexicon we have now, but to add to it. Ridicule is an important weapon in the construction of a parallel society (which we’re already part of solely by engaging with the Fediverse, able to have this conversation.
“We must learn to treat the demagogue and aspirant dictators in our midst, with the weapon of ridicule. The demagogue himself is almost incapable of humor of any sort, and if we treat him with humor, he will begin to collapse.”
— The Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide, and Brainwashing, Joost Meerloo.
The more tools of ridicule we have, the more powerful we are as a group. Even Saul Alinsky understands this in his text Rules For Radicals, acknowledging that there is hardly a defense for it; this man is responsible for codifying much of the political behavior we see in our perceived enemies.
“Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage.”
Ridicule is best when not only do you have a lot of it, but it is also incisive. These “people” get very, very upset about deadnaming. Anything to keep them on the back foot. And I think moomin has come up with a great idea for it.
owl. /
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