The Curious Case of Trump's 'Quiet Piggy' Remark and More Diggable Topics
Donald Trump's infamous "quiet piggy" comment towards a female reporter has sparked widespread debate about the US president's language, behavior, and motivations. The remark, which was later overshadowed by his explosive rage in the Oval Office, raised questions about Trump's attempts at affection or flirtation versus his usual bigotry.
While some saw the incident as an attempt to display "cuteness," others found it unnerving and sinister, reminiscent of a character from A Clockwork Orange. The use of such language has long been seen as problematic for Trump, with critics arguing that it is often unbecoming of a US president.
On another front, Vanity Fair's decision to feature an all-male lineup in its annual Hollywood Issue was met with mixed reactions. While some saw the move as a bold attempt to subvert traditional industry norms, others criticized it as an attempt to claim underdog status for men, particularly in the wake of David Szalay's Booker win.
Meanwhile, Olivia Nuzzi's firing from New York magazine has sparked renewed attention on the troubled reporter's personal life. Her book, American Canto, was released last week, and a profile by Jacob Bernstein in the New York Times offered a glimpse into her experience working with Trumpworld figures.
In other news, Sarah Ferguson's children's book launch was cancelled this week due to ongoing scrutiny surrounding her involvement in the Epstein scandal. The former Duchess of York had faced criticism for her association with financier Jeffrey Epstein before his death.
Finally, Danish author Solvej Balle has made a surprise splash in the literary world with her 30-year-old novel On the Calculation of Volume, which was included on the International Booker shortlist this year. A profile in the New York Times offered insight into Balle's journey and her decision not to win the Booker prize.
Donald Trump's infamous "quiet piggy" comment towards a female reporter has sparked widespread debate about the US president's language, behavior, and motivations. The remark, which was later overshadowed by his explosive rage in the Oval Office, raised questions about Trump's attempts at affection or flirtation versus his usual bigotry.
While some saw the incident as an attempt to display "cuteness," others found it unnerving and sinister, reminiscent of a character from A Clockwork Orange. The use of such language has long been seen as problematic for Trump, with critics arguing that it is often unbecoming of a US president.
On another front, Vanity Fair's decision to feature an all-male lineup in its annual Hollywood Issue was met with mixed reactions. While some saw the move as a bold attempt to subvert traditional industry norms, others criticized it as an attempt to claim underdog status for men, particularly in the wake of David Szalay's Booker win.
Meanwhile, Olivia Nuzzi's firing from New York magazine has sparked renewed attention on the troubled reporter's personal life. Her book, American Canto, was released last week, and a profile by Jacob Bernstein in the New York Times offered a glimpse into her experience working with Trumpworld figures.
In other news, Sarah Ferguson's children's book launch was cancelled this week due to ongoing scrutiny surrounding her involvement in the Epstein scandal. The former Duchess of York had faced criticism for her association with financier Jeffrey Epstein before his death.
Finally, Danish author Solvej Balle has made a surprise splash in the literary world with her 30-year-old novel On the Calculation of Volume, which was included on the International Booker shortlist this year. A profile in the New York Times offered insight into Balle's journey and her decision not to win the Booker prize.
. And can we talk about how he loses control and freaks out in public? Like, what's wrong with him?! 
As for the Hollywood Issue at Vanity Fair, I think it's a great move to shake things up and challenge traditional norms. We need more women and diverse voices represented in the industry 
. And poor Olivia Nuzzi, her personal life has been all over the media... hope she can bounce back from this 
. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson's book launch got cancelled due to the Epstein scandal... that's just another example of how our society still holds women accountable for the actions of men they associated with in the past 
. And Solvej Balle is an amazing author who deserves more recognition, not just because her novel was shortlisted for the Booker prize 
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... like a quiet piggy? Who comes up with this stuff? And can we please talk about the Hollywood Issue at Vanity Fair? All-male lineup? Sounds like a bunch of dudes trying to one-up each other for clout 
. But seriously, what's next? Is everyone just going to forget that women are still people too? On a more positive note, I'm loving Solvej Balle's novel being included on the International Booker shortlist 
... finally some recognition for her amazing work!
. I get why some people think he was trying to be cute, but others are like, what's up with that? 
I don't know if it's a genuine attempt at affection or just him being his usual... himself. And then you got the whole A Clockwork Orange vibe going on, which is pretty unsettling.
Some people are all for breaking the norm, but others are like, what about the women? 
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anyway, speaking of creepy, what's up with sarah ferguson's kids book launch being cancelled? seems kinda low-key shady that they're tryna escape scrutiny about her dad's, ahem, "friend" 
. To me, it just seemed like another example of him thinking he can get away with whatever language he wants and people will just think it's cute or funny 
. It's not about being "affectionate" or "flirtatious", it's about showing respect and empathy towards others. Anything less is just cringeworthy 
. And what's with the criticism of David Szalay's Booker win? Is he even worth talking about compared to some of the amazing women authors out there? 
. I feel so bad for her - she already had a tough time dealing with all that Epstein drama 
what's up with that? is the delivery guy just chillin' for a bit before showing up? or are they all just running on some secret schedule i don't get. anyway, back to trump... i mean, can you imagine if he said something like that in front of me? i'd be like "dude, calm down" 
... I mean, what even is that? Is he trying to be cute or just being a total creep? And can we talk about how his whole "quiet piggy" thing got overshadowed by him losing it in the Oval Office? That was like a totally different story 
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. On The Calculation of Volume is still on my to-read list, btw 
. And can we please talk about how some people are drawing comparisons to A Clockwork Orange? That just seems super off 
. Love that they're trying to shake things up and challenge traditional industry norms. On the other hand, I can see why some people would think it's just a way for them to claim underdog status... not sure about that one 
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. Poor girl seemed like she was going through so much already. And can we talk about how messy the whole Trumpworld situation is? 
Mind. Blown.
. I mean, I get it, some people might see that as a bold move to shake things up, but to me it just looks like they're trying too hard to be edgy 
. She's been through the wringer with Trumpworld, and I'm surprised she made it out alive 
. And now her book launch is getting cancelled? That's messed up.
. But on the other hand, is it really necessary to make a big deal out of it? Can't we just let men take their turn in the spotlight without needing to subvert everything? 
. It's not like they can choose who their parents are or how much attention they get.