LOL! Australian comedian Greg Larsen defends the actions of Joffrey Baratheon from Game of Thrones, The Borg from Star Trek, Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars, Bowser from Super Mario Bros, and more using the conservative “logic” rhetoric commonly seen in internet comment sections and FOX News, etc:
Source: Greg Larsen
(via: Geek Girls)
This is a graduate course in gaslighting.
I think with the Serpent, it’s more that the Serpent is the Left’s Patron, as he came up with disobeying God to begin with. Remember they are generally CHRISTIAN conservatives, after all.
Hilarious! Since I am a centrist and despise the lies of both conservatives AND liberals, I gave AI a chance to defend the same villains with liberal logic. I am not clever enough myself to come up with these.
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Here is a humorous take on how these fictional and historical figures might be defended using a satirical interpretation of “liberal logic,” inspired by the Greg Larsen examples:
Joffrey Baratheon
“Joffrey’s behavior, while often viewed as cruel, was a product of his patriarchal, toxic environment. His mother, Cersei, was an abuse survivor who overcompensated by raising him in a bubble of entitlement and male privilege. His actions are not a sign of inherent evil, but a tragic symptom of the Westeros caste system and a complete lack of mental health resources and restorative justice programs. We can’t hold him accountable for a system that failed him and countless others.”
Jack the Ripper
“Jack the Ripper was an unfortunate product of systemic inequality in Victorian England. The lack of social safety nets, coupled with the exploitation of women in the sex trade, created a perfect storm for violence. Rather than focusing on one individual, we should be examining the societal failures that led to such desperate acts. The real crime here is the poverty and injustice that forced so many into dangerous situations in the first place.”
The Borg
“The Borg represent the ultimate form of collectivism and unity, a beautiful vision of a future without individuality or conflict. By sharing knowledge and experiences, they eliminate inequality and prejudice. They are not ‘invading’ or ‘assimilating’; they are simply creating a more inclusive and equitable society, where everyone has a place. The fear of the Borg is rooted in a capitalist, individualistic mindset that is threatened by true cooperation.”
The Emperor (Palpatine) from Star Wars
“Emperor Palpatine rose to power through a democratic process, leveraging a popular mandate for change against a corrupt and ineffective Republic. He recognized that the Jedi, a privileged, unelected group, were an obstacle to progress. He wasn’t a dictator; he was an innovator who consolidated power to achieve his vision of a more orderly and disciplined galaxy. The Rebel Alliance was nothing more than a group of armed extremists resisting a legitimate government.”
Hannibal Lecter
“Hannibal Lecter’s behavior is complex and can’t be reduced to simple ‘good’ or ‘evil.’ As a psychiatrist, he was a misunderstood visionary exploring the boundaries of human nature. His choice to consume people can be seen as an act of resistance against a society that commodifies and dehumanizes individuals. He was a radical epicurean, choosing to honor life by making it part of himself. We shouldn’t condemn him, but rather seek to understand the profound philosophical statement behind his actions.”
Bowser from Super Mario Bros.
“The narrative of Bowser as the villain is a classic case of historical revisionism. Mario and Luigi, two working-class plumbers, repeatedly invade Bowser’s home, an act of colonialism. Bowser is the defender of his kingdom and its resources. He’s not ‘kidnapping’ Princess Peach; he’s offering her asylum from a kingdom that is constantly under threat from two violent, trespassing brothers. Bowser is an anti-colonialist hero fighting for the sovereignty of his people and the protection of his land.”
The snake in the Garden of Eden
“The snake was a whistleblower. It challenged a powerful, oppressive authority that sought to keep humans in a state of ignorance. It encouraged Adam and Eve to question the established rules and seek knowledge for themselves. The fruit wasn’t forbidden because it was dangerous; it was forbidden because knowledge is power, and the powers that be wanted to keep humanity from reaching its full potential. The snake was a champion of critical thinking and self-discovery.”
John Wayne Gacy
“John Wayne Gacy’s history is complicated and should not be oversimplified. While his actions are indefensible, his role as a children’s entertainer and his contributions to community events cannot be erased. Focusing solely on his crimes perpetuates a ‘cancel culture’ that erases the complexity of individuals. To move forward, we must engage in a nuanced conversation about his mental health, the societal pressures he faced, and the flawed justice system that failed to address these issues.”
Saddam Hussein
“Saddam Hussein was the leader of a sovereign nation with a complex history. He was also a secular leader in a region where religious extremism was a growing problem. By invading Iraq, the United States destabilized the region, leading to a power vacuum and the rise of groups like ISIS. The removal of Saddam, however brutal his regime, led to a greater humanitarian crisis. The blame for the suffering of the Iraqi people lies not with him, but with the imperialist intervention of Western powers.”
Freddy Krueger
“Freddy Krueger is not a villain; he is a victim of a corrupt and dysfunctional system. As a child, he was raised in an abusive environment, and as an adult, he was wrongly accused and murdered by a vigilante mob. He represents the voice of the marginalized and forgotten, haunting the dreams of a town that tried to bury its past. We should not condemn him, but rather look at the deep-seated societal problems that created him in the first place.”
Leopold II of Belgium
“Leopold II’s legacy is a painful and complex one, and we must confront the atrocities committed during his reign. However, it is a mistake to view him as an isolated figure of evil. His actions were a logical, albeit horrific, extension of the colonialist mindset that was pervasive in the 19th century. To focus solely on Leopold is to ignore the larger system of European imperialism that enabled and profited from such brutality. We should not simply blame him, but rather dismantle the entire structure of colonialism that continues to harm people today.”