probably has more to do with people not wanting to see ‘lessers’ get ahead–those who put in less effort and minorities, etc.

you can’t fight this with memes. it’s something that’s fundamental to american programming and not everyone sits on the internet all day reading this shit.

look at the underlying messages in films, tv shows and popular media, and it’s the same ambition and personal responsibility driven nonsense that has always been there. it’s always putting out the message that only the most deserving should succeed.

the conversation about wokeness and representation is just a distraction.