Summary
In 2024, conservative-leaning online spaces emphasizing traditional masculinity gained mainstream influence, driven by figures like Joe Rogan and trends like the “tradwife” movement.
Platforms like X, under Elon Musk’s ownership, became hubs for anti-“woke” sentiment, while podcasting further amplified right-wing ideas.
This cultural shift mirrored Trump’s election victory and reflected backlash against progressive gender norms.
Though some view these spaces as promoting traditional values, critics warn of growing misogyny and radicalization in the “manosphere.”
The rise of such spaces highlights deepening political polarization online.
The fact that I have no idea what “Hawk Tuah” is means I’m doing something right.
Being unaware of popular culture isn’t a badge of honor. There’s nothing wrong with not knowing what Hawk Tuah is but don’t pat yourself on the back for it lol
Please, tell me more about my values.
No. I’m telling you you’re reading the situation wrong if you think not knowing what Hawk Tuah is means you’re “doing something right”
Being aware of a cultural phenomenon, however fleeting it is, does not mean you’re doing something wrong. So maybe step down off that high horse.
But it does mean I’m doing something right, as not knowing about things like this is exactly what I aim for. Not knowing what “Hawk Tuah” is means I’ve successfully excluded the kinds of things from my media diet that I intended to avoid. I’m not making any universal moral judgments here - these are my values. You’re free to value different things, but don’t waste your time telling me I’m valuing the wrong ones.
I feel they respect the fact you keep these things out of your life, but as an outside voice, your original comment read similar to the classic “I don’t have a tv in my house.” I’m glad you clarified!
How do you know it’s something you’d want to avoid if you have no idea what it is? If you know it’s something to avoid, then wouldn’t you have to know what it is?
Take this at its most extreme.
So, for instance, I have to watch scat porn to avoid it? I don’t have permission from you to say I want to avoid watching people eating shit until I’ve personally watched people eating shit regardless of my preference?
You understand how stupid you sound?
What does having my permission have to do with anything? I’m assuming many people who haven’t watched scat porn knows what it is. The person I replied to claims to have no idea what hawk tuah is. You should try to do better understanding the context of the previous discussion before you feel the need to say anyone else sounds stupid
It is though. There’s a finite amount of things you can know in life. Knowing anything else will be more useful.
