If you’re really good, then you can turn morally-charged debates into fun explorations by asking funny questions. For example, basketball was invented by a white man. That means “black people playing basketball” is cultural appropriation. Ramen was originally a Chinese dish. They didn’t even change the name. “Ramen” is just what you get when you pronounce the Chinese word “lamien” with a Japanese accent. Down with Japanese appropriation! (This is another joke.)
This works because you don’t tell the person what to think, or even that they’re wrong. You just let them tie themselves into knots.
If you’re really good, then you can turn morally-charged debates into fun explorations by asking funny questions. For example, basketball was invented by a white man. That means “black people playing basketball” is cultural appropriation. Ramen was originally a Chinese dish. They didn’t even change the name. “Ramen” is just what you get when you pronounce the Chinese word “lamien” with a Japanese accent. Down with Japanese appropriation! (This is another joke.)
This works because you don’t tell the person what to think, or even that they’re wrong. You just let them tie themselves into knots.