Outstanding. And yesterday was a great day on Twitter with everyone dunking on this latest conservative grift. So the “university” isn’t accredited and offers no degrees, but “students” can still say tranny and the n-word without getting disciplined, so boo-yah, :::FREEDOM::: I guess.
It seems like every disgruntled racist, homophobe and misogynist who got booted out of -- or stormed off in a huff -- respectable institutions over the past several years is on the faculty, all with a tale of woe about how culture done gone and cancelled them. The entire curriculum will probably consist of these losers’ paywalled Substack newsletters and “students” will have to buy a subscription to “attend.” What a bunch of grifting, butt-hurt clowns, lmao.
It reminds me of Master Class. Are they telling us that Steven Pinker is going to show up in Austin to teach whoever is interested in the fearless pursuit of truth, in a classroom? Color me skeptical. So then what?
By the way, how long before Rod Dreher joins the “faculty” with his course Media and Meaning for Preschoolers: When is Blue’s Clues No Longer A Clue But a Jeremiad Of The Gay Agenda?
LOL. Rod Dreher: “Every conservative I meet – and the same 100-200 of us travel around the country to attend the same conferences, we even swap bow ties while on the road – says the same thing about the menace of cancel culture. Are you claiming we’re ALL loopy?” (why, yes we are)
“Make Money Like Me” with promised (but no-show) instructor President Donald P for President Trump, who is President. “How to Do Your Own Medical Research on Fox News” with Aaron Rodgers. “Hypocrisy as an Alternative to an Open Mind” with David Brooks, et al. “War War, Not Jaw Jaw, the Military Genius of Donald Rumsfeld” with Oliver North. “Make War, Make Money, Not Love” with Dick Cheney.
The NYT, no doubt dazzled by the millions of dollars these grifters have hoovered up already, treated this as a serious intellectual enterprise. But that rumbling sound you hear is the famous pop professors like Steven Pinker who were roped into lending their names to the opening announcement running away shouting over their shoulders, “Just an advisor! I’m just an advisor!”
I went and looked, and probably three fourths of their advisory board is people who already hold faculty positions at those "Legacy Universities" they're sneering at. Are those people saying they not being allowed to teach these "forbidden ideas" in their own classes?
Was gonna post a comment, but I see your other commenters have the vorpal blade well in hand. Thanks for the column, Roy, I needed a rueful but reality-based laugh today.
Oh, I see the wit here but cannot feel the funny. Maybe too close to the stygian sewer depths of the fake intellectualism -- or is that Dunning-Kruger? -- of conservatives. Maybe it's that for the life of me I absolutely do not get -- and y'all who refuse to explain what I'm missing -- the importance of Weiss, Sullivan Greenwald, Taibbi and so and so on ad nauseam.
Another problem with the people on that list is that they are sometimes presented by themselves and/or the media as liberals, or at least as sensible, non-nutty conservatives, even though their ideas are just as bad as those of the MAGAts.
Dude, it's the internet. On other words, a giant time-wasting machine. Andrew Sullivan is Grumpy Cat, he's well-known enough that you can make a reference to him and be reasonably sure that your audience will get the joke. That's his "relevance", nothing more. Like Paris Hilton, he's famous for being famous.
Sure, there might be people who have fallen so far down the internet rabbit hole that they actually think dunking on Andrew Sullivan is Striking a Blow for Social Justice, but those folks are NUTS.
This was very swell. How long before the forbidden course offerings start sounding like a Learning Annex catalog or an Enquirer cover?
- 10 Ways you can stop being a woker-lover - Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, instructor
- A Beginner's Guide to Corporal Mortification: Practical instruction in whips and chains: Choosing a discipline, sharpening a celice, etc. Rod Dreher, Dominatrix
- Female Anatomy: How Does It Work? Ben Shapiro, Field Guide
"Bari Weissamatta U." Thanks for this one, Roy. I was just looking over her list of tenured advisers, The names weren't a surprise but I was dismayed at all the glamour-shot authors' photos.
"Bari Weissamatta U."
Is perfect in so many ways - like a crisp fall morning or a perfectly made tamale.
I'll be honest though - I'm pretty sure verbal manhood skills are in short supply on the Red Team bench.
We old folks can't resist a good "Rocky and Bullwinkle" reference.
I'd be totally fine with Bari having her own university, as long as it's located in Frostbite Falls.
Outstanding. And yesterday was a great day on Twitter with everyone dunking on this latest conservative grift. So the “university” isn’t accredited and offers no degrees, but “students” can still say tranny and the n-word without getting disciplined, so boo-yah, :::FREEDOM::: I guess.
It seems like every disgruntled racist, homophobe and misogynist who got booted out of -- or stormed off in a huff -- respectable institutions over the past several years is on the faculty, all with a tale of woe about how culture done gone and cancelled them. The entire curriculum will probably consist of these losers’ paywalled Substack newsletters and “students” will have to buy a subscription to “attend.” What a bunch of grifting, butt-hurt clowns, lmao.
A friend in HR told me people put certifications earned at Praeger U on their resumes .
That's pretty sad.
LOL
Sounds like modern times :(
I couldn't tell if it's a real place with a campus and everything, or just an online grift. But this is on their website:
"We will focus our resources intensively on academics, rather than amenities."
So yeah, I'm thinking it's "Stay home and just send money, thanks."
It reminds me of Master Class. Are they telling us that Steven Pinker is going to show up in Austin to teach whoever is interested in the fearless pursuit of truth, in a classroom? Color me skeptical. So then what?
University of Austin:Austin::University of Phoenix:Phoenix
They’re waiting for Charlie Munger to design a dorm for them.
Also part of the core curriculum:
"Nice Tits: How Genuine Compliments Get Twisted, and How Show You Mean It."
"Punching Down 101: Making Fun of the Less Fortunate."
"Anti-Gravity: How to Discuss Your Being Cancelled During Your Book Tour, Speaking Engagements, TV Appearances, and Op-Ed Writings."
By the way, how long before Rod Dreher joins the “faculty” with his course Media and Meaning for Preschoolers: When is Blue’s Clues No Longer A Clue But a Jeremiad Of The Gay Agenda?
Don't forget Rod's other course "Inventing Evidence: Using Imaginary "Friends" to Back Up Your Non-Woke Opinions."
LOL. Rod Dreher: “Every conservative I meet – and the same 100-200 of us travel around the country to attend the same conferences, we even swap bow ties while on the road – says the same thing about the menace of cancel culture. Are you claiming we’re ALL loopy?” (why, yes we are)
Bow tie libelz!
As long as you don't also smoke a pipe, I'll let you have a pass, lmao.
Hold on, bow tie and pipe is style. Ask Bennett Cerf!
*Used* to be style. Don’t blame me, the TradCaths have taken over that lewk and put it on the train to Dweebtown.
I'll be honest- I smoke a pipe several times a day.
Never smoked, never will. And I don't even remember the last time I wore a bow tie. But they're kind of cool, unlike some of the people who wear them.
With guest lecturer John Lott.
“Make Money Like Me” with promised (but no-show) instructor President Donald P for President Trump, who is President. “How to Do Your Own Medical Research on Fox News” with Aaron Rodgers. “Hypocrisy as an Alternative to an Open Mind” with David Brooks, et al. “War War, Not Jaw Jaw, the Military Genius of Donald Rumsfeld” with Oliver North. “Make War, Make Money, Not Love” with Dick Cheney.
Great perks at this uni: There are no penalties for tardiness to classes, because alarm clocks are part of the woke agenda
The only penalty is for not paying your fees.
The NYT, no doubt dazzled by the millions of dollars these grifters have hoovered up already, treated this as a serious intellectual enterprise. But that rumbling sound you hear is the famous pop professors like Steven Pinker who were roped into lending their names to the opening announcement running away shouting over their shoulders, “Just an advisor! I’m just an advisor!”
I went and looked, and probably three fourths of their advisory board is people who already hold faculty positions at those "Legacy Universities" they're sneering at. Are those people saying they not being allowed to teach these "forbidden ideas" in their own classes?
Yascha Mounk, the guy who periodically reminds me I really do need to get around to cancelling that subscription to the Atlantic:
“History lessons in some high schools teach that racism is not just a persistent reality but the defining feature of America”
OK, name ONE other "feature of America" that has been as persistent or as influential in the lives of its people as racism. I'll wait.
"Freedom!"
Only ONE exclamation point and the failure to use all-caps is deeply disturbing. I'm forwarding your name to the relevant authorities.
Greed.
Was gonna post a comment, but I see your other commenters have the vorpal blade well in hand. Thanks for the column, Roy, I needed a rueful but reality-based laugh today.
Natch! That's what satire's all about!
Oh, I see the wit here but cannot feel the funny. Maybe too close to the stygian sewer depths of the fake intellectualism -- or is that Dunning-Kruger? -- of conservatives. Maybe it's that for the life of me I absolutely do not get -- and y'all who refuse to explain what I'm missing -- the importance of Weiss, Sullivan Greenwald, Taibbi and so and so on ad nauseam.
There are certain people who can set all of Liberal Twitter aflame with one well-placed tweet. The people you named are all on that list.
Doesn't make them important, it's more like a tradition: "Oh, time to ratio Andrew Sullivan again!"
Another problem with the people on that list is that they are sometimes presented by themselves and/or the media as liberals, or at least as sensible, non-nutty conservatives, even though their ideas are just as bad as those of the MAGAts.
Good try, still not a great explanation. Really, I don’t find them relevant or let’s say beneficial.
Dude, it's the internet. On other words, a giant time-wasting machine. Andrew Sullivan is Grumpy Cat, he's well-known enough that you can make a reference to him and be reasonably sure that your audience will get the joke. That's his "relevance", nothing more. Like Paris Hilton, he's famous for being famous.
Sure, there might be people who have fallen so far down the internet rabbit hole that they actually think dunking on Andrew Sullivan is Striking a Blow for Social Justice, but those folks are NUTS.
Sounds like it’s less important than whacking I mean self-pleasurizing?
Now you're gettin' it!
This was very swell. How long before the forbidden course offerings start sounding like a Learning Annex catalog or an Enquirer cover?
- 10 Ways you can stop being a woker-lover - Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, instructor
- A Beginner's Guide to Corporal Mortification: Practical instruction in whips and chains: Choosing a discipline, sharpening a celice, etc. Rod Dreher, Dominatrix
- Female Anatomy: How Does It Work? Ben Shapiro, Field Guide
"Bari Weissamatta U." Thanks for this one, Roy. I was just looking over her list of tenured advisers, The names weren't a surprise but I was dismayed at all the glamour-shot authors' photos.
"If the skull don’t fit, diversity is shit!" I smell an online gift shop
Exit Through the Grift Shop
"Weissamatta U" alone was worth the subscription price.
Weissamatta U, now with campuses at Awfulstin, TX and Slippery Slope, PA
And IfAnyoneCan UConn!
"Lambada: The Forbidden Courses"
For the umpteenth time, Edroso: marry me!