Can Harry Potter Survive Cancel Culture?

Can Harry Potter Survive Cancel Culture?

Can Harry Potter Survive Cancel Culture? 

JK Rowling has found herself in the midst of Cancel Cultural debates due to her insidious and erratic tweets on Trans People.  

For many of us who grew up on her books — enjoying Butter Beer at Universal Studios while unlocking spells with our wands — I cringe at hearing JK Rowling’s tweets!  

SO—when Cancel Culture goes after the beloved Hogwarts franchise for being Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist (TERF) –the one and only Harry Potter AKA Daniel Radcliffe swoops in and saves the day.  

Radcliffe states:

Transgender women are women….I really hope that you don't entirely lose what was valuable in these stories to you. 

It seems that Radcliffe’s apology to fans has soothed our ruffled feathers. The rest of the cast was quick to jump on the winning side of Potter and rally behind their leader with their own tweets condemning JK Rowling.  

It’s Pride Month and JK Rowling needs to take a lesson from LGBTQIA+ writer and activist Amber Leventry, who recently wrote in the Washington Post: 

As Pride celebrations move online during the pandemic, who will hug the queer kids? 

White On White Crime: Don’t Let George Floyd’s Murder Become Whitewashed

White On White Crime: Don’t Let George Floyd’s Murder Become Whitewashed

My heart is heavy with the senseless murder of George Floyd. 

This last week I have seen many friends and family cry out and condemn police brutality and the injustices that Black people face in our society. 

However, amongst this solidarity I have witnessed an influx on social media of “virtue signaling.”  

In an article from The Washington Post titled: White people are speaking up at protests. How do we know they mean what they say? by Stacey Patton.  

She states:

Are white people protesting because they are in honest solidarity — or because it helps to soothe their own conscience or assuage their guilt? 

For many White Millennial’s it may feel as though we are damned if we do and damned if we don’t.  BUT that IS NOT THE CASE!  

Patton states further: 

This movement has got to be rooted in a commitment to stop anti-black violence — not just proving individual white people are not racist. 

Here is how you can stay off the growing number of “virtue signaling” lists that White people are making to call out your inactivity on social media platforms.  

Ask yourself.  When was the last time you just called your Black friend to shoot the shit with?”  

Was it in the last week because you were being told by Facebook to check in on your Black friends?  YOU DON’T have to become a Performative Ally!  

And yes, posting random links and lists of anti-racist books that you have never read also falls under this category. 

Change comes when YOU expand your Immediate Circle of Friends and making sure that they are a reflection of who YOU want to be. 

Will Rock Bands Continue To Delay Album Releases Because Of August Burns Red?

Will Rock Bands Continue To Delay Album Releases Because Of August Burns Red?

August Burns Red -Bones (Official Music Video)

WHY WOULD ANYONE PURCHASE A DIGITAL RECORD DURING THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES?

During August Burns Red’s first week of albums sales for Guardians: the band racked up over 10,000+ units in pure album sales including the digital release. 

Even though Guardians debuted No. 1 on the Hard Music Chart, the Rock Chart, and the Vinyl Albums chart – the Grammy nominated band suffered a massive decline from their 2017 album – Phantom Anthem – selling twice as more during its first week. 

I don’t know about you but I’m sure as hell not purchasing a $10 record during these unprecedented times especially with NO stimulus check in hand! 

Bands need to realize that people around the world are panicking on how they're going to pay rent and buy groceries in the coming weeks—AND $10 dollars for a digital download may suddenly seem too steep of a price to pay! 

I’d hate to agree with Ronnie Radke from Falling in Reverse (AND especially Marissa Pitts) – BUT – I think he's on to something: SINGLES ARE IN. ALBUMS ARE OUT! 

Ronnie Radke was asked the question in an interview last month with Forbes:

Do you think this single release format is something that could be the next evolutionary push for the rock genre as whole?

Yeah, it’s just a cycle and the circle of life. Everything comes back around, and I think it just takes a little bit longer for rock n’ roll and these metal guys to catch on because they’re not in that world. I’m from that world, and I’m just trying to do something different, trying to pave the way and lay the trail. I’m inspired a lot by everyone as well, I’m not saying I’m the first to do anything. I’m inspired but I just want to do stuff differently. People will catch on in this world, and I think they already are actually, there’s some other big bands talking about it in interviews, and they’re probably getting it from the pop world, but maybe they’re getting it from me who knows.

Bands around the world such as Lamb of God, Carcass, and Hatebreed have postponed the releases of their news albums because of the impact from August Burns Red sales.

CCS Family — Are ‘SINGLES’ IN and ‘ALBUMS’ are OUT?

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU'RE LAUGHING DURING A PANDEMIC

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU'RE LAUGHING DURING A PANDEMIC

I always find myself coping with death and disaster with an out-of-place chuckle.  

For years I felt that I must be wired wrong—but come to find out—it's OKAY TO LAUGH in unfunny situations.  

In an article form The New York Times titled: It’s OK to Find Humor in Some of This by Alex Williams. 

“Laughter, however hollow, is one of the main coping mechanisms during periods of sickness, death and anxiety.  So, don’t feel guilty” states Williams. 

 Who knew that inappropriate laughter was an anti-suicide coping mechanism? 

And there are plenty of people who are posting some great hilarious content right now. 

Leslie Jordan is my new hero as I listen to his pillow talk and other random conversations that he is sharing. This man needs an Oscar when this is all over!  

So, the next time you see that hilarious MEME that is completely inappropriate, feel free to hit the laugh emoji and share to the world. You might just brighten up the day of someone.  

Or at least you’ll laugh while pissing off the rest of the world. 

CCS family — WHAT situations are you finding yourself laughing at during these times of Quarantine Boredom? Comment below.