Conservatives boycott Superman after James Gunn calls it political
"They know Superman has always been an immigrant right?"
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“Superman” director James Gunn called it an “immigrant” story. Now some conservatives are calling for a boycott
Several right-wing influencers have launched a boycott of Superman, set to hit theaters on July 11. Their outrage stems from recent comments by director James Gunn, who told The Times of London that Superman’s origin is inherently political.
“I mean, Superman is the story of America,” Gunn said. “An immigrant that came from other places […] but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.”
Conservative media quickly pounced. Fox News host Laura Ingraham dismissed the film entirely, declaring it “another film we won’t be seeing.”
Trump supporters are taking selfies with the Alligator Alcatraz sign
In case you thought America couldn’t get more depraved, people are now stopping by Alligator Alcatraz to take selfies and family photos with the sign.
A TikTok from @beachzub shows a family of three walking up to the sign at the controversial Florida detention center and taking pictures, even having their young son pose in front of it.
Jojo Siwa just pivoted her look again, and people are calling it “the perfect example of the rise in conservatism”
Jojo Siwa teased a studio version of her live cover of “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes in a 1950s housewife-inspired outfit. Some say Siwa’s recent career and life changes suggest a societal shift towards conservatism.
Social media users noticed a shift from flashy aesthetics—which Siwa was previously known for—to more subdued styles and content that is popular in the trad wife movement.
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