Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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“Aunt Jemima’s” great-grandson angry that her legacy is being scrapped: “It’s injustice to my family”
Quaker Oats caused quite the stir in 2020 when it announced it would be retiring its “Aunt Jemima” brand in light of the Black Lives Matter movement. Yet just one day after said announcement, a great-grandson of “Aunt Jemima” protested the decision, stating the family’s belief that the move would stand only to erase black…
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I’m Not Stopping At Target, Drinking Bud Light, Or Driving An EV In 2024!!!
The conservative activist group One Million Moms recently started a petition against Target after the company rolled out a lineup of LGBT-inspired Christmas products. The organization claims such merchandise is inappropriate considering the Christian origin of the holiday. One Million Moms emphasized that Christmas is a Christian holiday that should not be exploited by a…
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Kid Rock Takes a Dump on Ford: “That Ain’t Even A Real Truck”
Kid Rock sure does know how to get a crowd going. During his last performance at West Tallahassee’s famed Spartacus Club, Kid dropped a bomb on “woke” Ford: “That stupid gay rainbow thing? That Ain’t even a real truck.” The big screen then showed Kid next to his massive GMC Silverado, which is definitely not…
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Venus Williams Forfeits Match Against Trans Woman: “I’m Not Playing a Man”
Venus Williams is one of the best tennis players ever to grace the sport. She and her sister, Serena, have won more combined titles than any pair of sisters in sports history. So when Venus took a stand and refused to play a game against Joe “Josepheena” LaBarron of France, she made a huge statement…
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Garth Brooks Breaks Down Onstage in Oklahoma: “They Wouldn’t Stop Booing”
Garth Brooks managed to Bud Light his entire career. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Bud Light is now a verb that means “to destroy completely.” As in “Garth Brooks sure did Bud Light his career,” At a recent country festival in Mastitoqua, Oklahoma, Brooks found out that the country community still hasn’t…
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Breaking: The Academy of Music Bans Garth Brooks for Life, ‘He Went Woke’
In a surprising and controversial move, the Academy of Music has banned iconic country music star Garth Brooks for life, citing his purported embrace of “woke” ideologies. This decision has ignited a firestorm of debate within the music community and beyond, raising questions about artistic freedom, ideological boundaries, and the role of institutions in shaping…
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CMT Issues Lifetime Ban on Taylor Swift, “She’s Worse Than Garth Brooks”
Country Music Television (CMT) has taken a decisive stance by banning Taylor Swift from their channel, asserting that her presence is deemed more unfavorable than that of iconic country star Garth Brooks. The decision, which marks a notable shift in CMT’s programming strategy, has sparked discussions and debates across the music industry and among Swift’s…
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‘Go Woke, Go Broke’: Megan Rapinoe Is Going Bankrupt
In a plot twist that no one saw coming, the world of sports and finance has collided in an unexpected saga involving soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe. News has broken that Rapinoe, known for her outspoken activism and impressive on-field skills, is facing significant financial setbacks due to a failed penalty against Sweden. While the…
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The Guest List for the Private Friends and Family Service for Toby Keith Doesn’t Include Taylor Swift
There will be a few different gatherings to celebrate the life of Toby Keith. The one his friends and family will hold most dear, their private gathering in Oklahoma, won’t include Taylor Swift. “The family needs to protect itself from the media circus,” said Keith Spokesman Joe Barron, “They can’t have Toby’s final event on…
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Emotional impact: 10-year-old wows with national anthem, brings tears to grown men
One way of paying tribute to the courageous men and women, and to our country, is standing during the National Anthem. Unfortunately, not many youngsters do that nowadays. The Star Spangled Banner served as the hymns of U.S. officialdom before 1931 and for those of you not familiar with its origins, the lyrics come from the Defence…
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