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[–] tomiant@piefed.social 96 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (18 children)

It all started as a joke. The purpose was to fool people to believe in this dumb shit. Then people did, and there was much rejoicing. Then more people did, and it got old. Then even more people did, and it got worrying. Then even more people did and now we have a whole industry of dumbfucks basing their lives and identities around something that started out as a joke at their expense.

Who's laughing now?

[–] Jumbie@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] tomiant@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

This is a cogent and succinct analysis of MAGA's genesis, yes. I mean that's why we all were like, "hey, guys, funny joke and all but you do realize that if you repeat it often enough, people will start believe you and join your ranks and try to overthrow our democratically elected government, right?"

And they were like

"DA, comrade. Understanding is absolute."

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