Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Christian Cooper is not a "social justice icon."

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Article:

https://sva.edu/features/sva-alumni-flock-to-make-christian-cooper-s-it-s-a-bird-comic-take-flight


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He and his sister, Melody, who is part of the entertainment industry, ruined Amy Cooper's life.  Saturday Night Live sicced the public on white women with its parody of "BBQ Becky," setting off a frenzy of "Karen"-hunting.  Christian Cooper was looking for a "Karen" to get on tape, and he antagonized Amy Cooper until he got what he wanted, using the quiet, Harvard-educated tone of voice that has enabled men to abuse women in public and be treated like heroes for centuries.  

Amy Cooper was about to leash her dog, in accordance with his insistence that she do so.  He could and should have left her alone after that, but he didn't want to leave her alone then and he doesn't want to leave her alone now.  He's just getting too much from it to leave her alone.