probably has more to do with people not wanting to see ‘lessers’ get ahead–those who put in less effort, 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 put out in films and tv shows and popular media and it’s the same ambition and personal responsibility driven nonsense that it’s always been at the heart–only the most deserving should succeed.

the conversation about wokeness and representation is just a distraction.