Comedian and television presenter, Robin Ince, talks about his use of the phrase "Happy Birthday Earth" and how it's often misunderstood. He also discusses the idea that everyone's opinion is equally valid and compares social media outrage to shouting in town squares.
The podcast guest discusses the power of using YouTube to spread ethical ideas and how to handle negative attention on the platform, such as the kind given by @coffeezilla.
After putting up a TikTok video discussing inclusivity, the speaker was expecting backlash, but instead received an outpouring of support from the LGBTQ community across various platforms.
The speaker advises taking a moment before responding to negative comments on social media, and addressing the comment in the video later. They suggest that if someone is truly passionate about a subject, they should dedicate more time to examining it before reacting impulsively.
The speaker discusses how everyone has their own opinions on comedy and personal preferences, and how some people value niceness in humor while others do not.
The speaker is investing in questionable projects to determine if they actually work, despite skepticism and amusement from others. The conversation then pivots to discuss the speaker's past experiences and how they led them to their current position.