And then pitch it to Netflix, gets produced by Netflix, and Netflix will make a shit ton of merch made by Asian underpaid workers and make other 5 seasons to milk if even more.
I mean, i love the series and love how touched the topic of worker class explotation and struggle, but come on, it’s Netflix.
Nothing to do with the discussion, but can someone explain this meme to me? Why is one guy in a well? Why is he smiling like a pretentious douche? Is the takeaway that the peasant is at least trying to better society, while the T-shirt guy doesn’t feel like it? I feel dumb.
this meme is usually used as response for situations like this, right-wingers often try to discredit socialists by saying shit like “but you are a millionaire”, “you are a socialist but own 4 houses”
this meme is showing you can live in society while also criticizing it, very powerful to have it on hand
Ah, I see. Thank you! That makes sense. I’ve also tracked down the original webcomic, if anyone’s interested. After reading the above explanation and the entire comic, I think I understand now.
I mean, no matter how good a story is or the message it tries to convey, it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t reach anyone. It’s making the success it’s making specially due to it being there, as much as I don’t like to admit it
When you point out the inherent contradictions in “content creation”:
I think Netflix airing documentaries that raise consciousness about certain issues is interesting. Question is, do they have upper class solidarity? Is this about backstabbing the upper class for shareholder gain?
Or perhaps this is about controlling the narrative. Perhaps they tell small parts of the truth, but in a way that protects upper class interests?
Or perhaps these documentaries does have a real impact, but is a calculated move to increase credibility to promote upper class interests over time.
