When Kony 2012 was released in 2012, it immediately captured global attention. Within days, the video had become a viral phenomenon, spreading across social media and inspiring discussions about Joseph Kony and the atrocities committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda. The documentary’s aim was clear: to raise awareness, mobilize support, and generate politicalContinue reading “A Critical Warning: The Problematic Framing of Children in Kony 2012”
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Kony 2012 vs. Fyre Festival: A Tale of Two Flaming Disasters
There are moments in history where society collectively loses its mind, pulls out a credit card, and says, “Yeah, this seems legit.” In 2012, it was a YouTube video asking you to stop a war criminal by wearing a rubber bracelet and yelling “KONY!” into the void. In 2017, it was paying thousands of dollarsContinue reading “Kony 2012 vs. Fyre Festival: A Tale of Two Flaming Disasters”