Woke is Dead.
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According to The New York Times, Business Insider, and The Atlantic, Wokeness is officially over. In fact, the Atlantic refers to the "woke" movement as a "movement of the 2010s." Like, PAST tense. Then we talk about how Harley-Davidson is giving up on DEI just like so many other companies. So what’s next? ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 The "woke" movement is experiencing a decline as various sectors, including media, corporations, and political figures, recognize its negative impact on societal cohesion, audience engagement, and financial performance, leading to a shift back towards meritocracy and organic diversity. 00:00 Clownish TV claims wokeness is dying as media and companies like Harley-Davidson abandon forced diversity for profit, seeking a return to organic diversity and meritocracy. 03:48 The Prime Minister of Singapore criticizes the wokeness movement for its hypersensitivity and argues it undermines societal resilience and cohesion. 05:25 The video claims that overemphasis on diversity and social concerns in media has backfired, alienating audiences and sparking resistance, as highlighted by The Atlantic’s critique of wokeness and its unintended consequences. 08:46 The video argues that the "woke" movement’s cycle of grievances and purity tests is self-destructive, leading to fragmentation and backlash as highlighted in a NYT opinion piece. 10:44 The speaker champions true diversity but opposes opportunity allocation by identity, citing Disney’s rejection of promising shows for lack of racial diversity despite past successes with diverse audiences. 12:39 The "woke" movement, once a symbol of progressive values, faces a backlash for its overreach and is being abandoned by mainstream left-wing entities and corporations amid criticism and financial concerns. 16:11 The video claims "woke" culture’s influence is waning, likened to past social movements, with examples like Harley-Davidson refocusing away from DEI. 17:35 The video argues that "wokeness" is losing favor as people across demographics seek normality, criticizing companies for performative activism and urging a focus on quality and core customers over divisive politics. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #DEI #Wokeness #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech
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