how long until we get an homologue of :funny-clown-hammer:

  • UlyssesT [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    it has effectively zero bearing on actual people’s lives

    I wish that were true. People have literally died over it.

      • UlyssesT [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        I think it's ridiculous too. But dead is dead.

        (CW: murder, suicide)

        spoiler

        It happens a number of ways, from people getting SWATted and murdered in their homes from overzealous tacticool cops, to people driven to suicide because of influencer-driven bullying and harassment. Even stupid shit like the "Tide Pod Challenge" and "The Hitting Game" affected some people that followed along with it.