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Bill Maher Mocks CNN Host for 'Possibly White' Remark on NYC Shooter

The Rubin ReportAugust 8, 20252 min795,267 views
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The "Possibly White" Controversy

  • 🎯 The phrase "possibly white" has become a point of contention, with many questioning its usage and implications.
  • πŸ’‘ Bill Maher uses humor to highlight the absurdity of categorizing individuals, particularly in the context of a news report about a New York City shooter.

Satirical Indicators of Being "Possibly White"

  • 🎢 Maher presents a series of humorous scenarios to define who might be considered "possibly white."
  • πŸͺ Examples include nodding to Wells Fargo hold music, waiting in line for artisanal chocolate chip cookies, and using the phrase "my cheese guy."
  • πŸš— Other indicators involve being married to a Black person in a Subaru ad, attempting to heal with a crystal, or jogging in place at an intersection.
  • 🎢 The satirical list extends to taking a mistress to see Coldplay as a sign of being "very, very possibly white."
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