Coffee Rhetoric
By Tiffani J.
Coffee Rhetoric Aug 26, 2018
Episode 9: Don Lemon, Candy Owens, & Messy Media
I delve into the recent rifts in the media landscape as Elon Musk cuts ties with Don Lemon after a contentious interview on The Don Lemon Show. Meanwhile, Candace Owens gets the boot from The Daily Wire. Check it out as I discuss the importance of creators cultivating their own platforms, regardless of size. From the significance of independence to the risks of collaborating with another platform, I explore why it's crucial to prioritize building in your own space. Whether you're a budding creator or already possess substantial reach and influence, I ramble a bit about reclaiming ownership and safeguarding your content from unexpected disruptions.
Episode 8 - 'Big Back Behavior': Desirability & the ReesaTeesa Saga
In this podcast edition of Coffee Rhetoric, I talk a bit about the ReesaTeesa saga that has had social media in a grip and unpack the notion that only fat, "big-back", so-called undesirable women get scammed by duplicitous men. Honey, thin "bad bitches" get the relationship blues too.
Episode 7 - Pretty Mess: Influencer Culture, Tokenism, & Messy Brands
The Coffee Rhetoric Podcast is back! Let the mess begin... Tarte Cosmetics is currently under fire for alleged discrimination against BIPOC influencers during their luxury trips. Many are accusing the company of using these individuals as "tokens" to showcase performative diversity. However, despite these accusations, some BIPOC influencers continue to accept their offers. While Tarte is the one who ultimately benefits from these deals amidst the controversy, some BIPOC beauty influencers are still content with the rewards. As they complain to their followers about issues such as small villa rooms and shady flight plans, the question remains: should anyone really care?
Episode 6: Parasocial Interactions and Scammers and Hurt Feelings, Oh My!
Being MaryJane -- A surface dive into how parasocial interactions can backfire on and let down people who become too invested in social media influencers and cult of personality so much that they become fraud victims. **The commentary begins at the 6:42 mark.
Episode 5: Something Fishy This Way Comes and Other Nefariousness
Chopping it up a bit about the elections, unpacking the hate against comedian and TV host Loni Love, exploring the power (or overreaction) behind the word "fish" and more.
Episode 4: Gayle King, Misogynoir, the Cancel Principal & Other Thangs
In this, the first episode of 2020 and in two years, I offer up a bold ramble about the Superbowl halftime show, Lizzo, the impeachment trial outcome, and the backlash against Gayle King. Is Gayle a double-agent for white supremacy or are people just ridiculous? Get into it.
Also, I broke my 2-year blogging hiatus to pen more in-depth thoughts about all the backlash Gayle King has been receiving. Give it a read at www.coffeerhetoric.com
Episode 3: They're All Gonna Laugh At You!
Episode 2: Welcome to the Tragic Kingdom