Guy Can’t Stand Anything “Woke”, Gets Hilariously Pranked By Cousin And Loses It
As the debate around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace heats up, an aspiring chili chef has launched his own “war on woke” in the kitchen, much to the annoyance of his family. The dude believes that “woke things are the end of the world.” He will not touch, use, associate with, or go near anything that is considered woke.
So when his cousin told him the word on the street was that “beans in chili are so woke,” the gullible guy immediately started boycotting his favorite dish. Beans were banned from the house, and the chili returned to being plain. When he found out it was a prank, he got hot under the collar. What was supposed to be a funny wake-up call has blown up into a huge drama. The prankster is now wondering if he took it too far. But the whole saga has the internet in stitches.
This guy puts a lot of love and effort into his special chili bean dish, going as far as making his own “secret recipe” flakes
Image credits: Fellipe Ditadi (not the actual photo)
But when his cousin told him, “beans in chili are woke,” he couldn’t take the heat
Image credits: laura adai (not the actual photo)
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If you’ve been asleep for the past few years and haven’t yet heard the term “woke,” it basically means to be aware.
“It refers to a state of heightened awareness and consciousness. It implies being actively informed about and sensitive to issues such as racism, sexism, discrimination, and other forms of social injustice,” explains Cheryl Carty, Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Inclusive Employers.
“It involves recognizing and challenging the existing power structures and working towards creating a more equitable and inclusive society,” she adds.
According to Forbes, people have been using versions of “woke” for around 100 years. Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey wrote, “Wake up Ethiopia! Wake up Africa!” as a call for Black liberation in 1923.
The idea of staying woke gained momentum in the early 2010s as the Black Lives Matter Movement grew. But it’s been bandied about in political circles recently, with conservatives redefining it to have a negative connotation and launching a “war on woke.”
“Woke” is now best known as a negative political buzzword, reported Forbes, adding that it’s “used to describe anything deemed too liberal or progressive—like brands that support Pride Month, The Little Mermaid live-action film and teaching about race in schools.”
The word took center stage in the U.S. election campaign. And Google Trends show that searches for “woke” hit an all-time high in March 2023.
Carty says there are various reasons why some folk may be “anti-woke.” Perhaps they see their “woke” counterparts as overly sensitive or extreme. For others, being “woke” doesn’t align with their political values or beliefs. The term is often associated with progressive or left-leaning groups.
“Because of this association, there are those with fear and distrust towards those with different political beliefs who view the word ‘woke’ as representative of ideologies they disagree with,” writes the inclusion and diversity expert.
“He went full snowflake over the woke chili, nice.”: netizens loved the prank, with many finding it hilarious
Others saw the humor in it but felt the prank went too far
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“Disagreeing with someone doesn't automatically give you the high ground.” It does when those beliefs are rooted in bigotry and involve erasing the rights of everyone who isn’t a conservative, straight white male.
Ricky Gervais: Just because you're offended, it doesn't mean you're right.
Load More Replies...Do schools not teach critical thinking skills anymore? Do so many people really believe everything they hear, read, or see on the internet just because someone says or shows it? Are we really that doomed as a species?
Well played, sir. Well played. If you're going to be dumb, you need to be tough.
If you're gonna be upset about "woke" chili, god help you. "Could you BE any more Maga?" said in Chandler Bing's voice.
imagine if OP reminded him how "woke" using SPICES is...since a lot of them were adopted from nonwhite cultures
Load More Replies...What an idiot. If you're that into the MAGA cult that you change your cooking you're a complete idiot. Oh wait no matter what level of MAGA you are you're a f*****g moron!
Yes, dating a guy like this is pretty f-ing moronic. Eating chili too often will ruin it for you.
Load More Replies...Well of course he's the a**hole - but that is EXACTLY the kind of a**holes we need in this world right now!
I agree, genius prank, making the guy aware of how silly his "anti-woke" beliefs are, but nobody was hurt or harmed.
Load More Replies...People who are obsessed with (or better: against) "woke", might want to google "Age of Enlightenment". Cross check your hissy fit with that, and if still against anything "woke", immediately return to a life of a [your current work and social position] before 1650. This way you will stay safely away from any modern supportive instruments and organizations. PS: You might discover that the water body between Mexico, Cuba and the then not existing USA is called the Latin equivalent of Gulf of Mexico on maps.
I seriously wonder what these people actually think terms like "woke"" really mean. They use them in really odd and inconsistent ways. It seems to be a term for anything they don't like.
broflake - (n.) straight male offended by any feminist or ethnic activity which is not directly designed for him. Chad: How come there's not a straight pride parade? Steve: Dude, stop being such a broflake.
I'd be telling the entire family and any shared friends this story, just to emphasize to the cousin what an idiot he has become with his "anti-wokeness".
You can't fix stupid and this cousin sounds like another fucktard conservative.
For acting like a toddler, I would keep it going by saying that throwing a hissy fit over a prank is so woke. Real men would just brush it off and move on.
"you may think his beliefs are a joke, but if he's sincere you ought to respect them" No. Sincerity doesn't excuse stupid. I'll admit that you can tolerate stupid beliefs in the name of keeping the relationship, but this doesn't mean accepting or even respecting idiocy, it means you just avoid it for the sake of friendship.
Perhaps, the anti woke dude should ask himself why he gets so upset over a damn word? it's not the word 'woke' that pisses him off, it's how the word 'woke' makes him feel! Maybe, he's big time religious or maybe he prefers being in a cognitive dissonance coma? Only he can answer the question.... just because you're offended, doesn't mean that you're right!!
Everyone needs to drop the political BS in life. All of it. Politicians are not your friends! They all desire power for their own benefit, and none of them are worthy of wielding it.
You sound like one of those people saying both sides are the same, so you should just vote republican.
Load More Replies...NTA. This just proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that people who see 'woke' as a negative have no idea what it even means. If you believe 'beans are woke', you're a bona fide idiot and deserve all the mockery that will come your way. FA, and FO.
I think the libs need to start a full-blown campaign declaring meat is "woke." Any meat product is associated with woke culture and so it should be avoided at all times.
I can’t even, like, read about this, like, woke nonsense because it’s, like, so much, like, nonsense. Whatta, like, dipstick! He’s like “Beans are woke?” and I’m like “Is he really, like, that stupid to believe something like that?” I’m like “Yes, he IS, like, that stupid!” Like, like, like. 🙄
Being woke basically means caring about others besides yourself. No more, no less. And I make my chilli with only beans (obviously with flavourings etc, etc) and no meat. So I’ll happily wear my woke crown. 😀
Maybe he's afraid that woke beans will make him gay? Too bad they won't make him fart hard enough to displace his head 🤦
So, a quick definition: "Woke, the African-American English synonym for the General American English word awake, has since the 1930s or earlier been used to refer to awareness of social and political issues affecting African Americans". Trumpers have since co-opted the word and use it to describe liberal or progressive policies, or basically anything they disagree with.
Load More Replies...Total made up BP garbage by its writers trying to feel important when they aren't. MST3000 is looking for its robots back.
People with hateful opinions need to be ridiculed for them.
Load More Replies...I like the chili without beans on my chili dogs :) … with LOTS of cheese! Lol
Load More Replies...That sounds like something a “woke” woman that’s allowed to vote, and have her own bank account would say. Does you husband know you are on this site?
Load More Replies...“Disagreeing with someone doesn't automatically give you the high ground.” It does when those beliefs are rooted in bigotry and involve erasing the rights of everyone who isn’t a conservative, straight white male.
Ricky Gervais: Just because you're offended, it doesn't mean you're right.
Load More Replies...Do schools not teach critical thinking skills anymore? Do so many people really believe everything they hear, read, or see on the internet just because someone says or shows it? Are we really that doomed as a species?
Well played, sir. Well played. If you're going to be dumb, you need to be tough.
If you're gonna be upset about "woke" chili, god help you. "Could you BE any more Maga?" said in Chandler Bing's voice.
imagine if OP reminded him how "woke" using SPICES is...since a lot of them were adopted from nonwhite cultures
Load More Replies...What an idiot. If you're that into the MAGA cult that you change your cooking you're a complete idiot. Oh wait no matter what level of MAGA you are you're a f*****g moron!
Yes, dating a guy like this is pretty f-ing moronic. Eating chili too often will ruin it for you.
Load More Replies...Well of course he's the a**hole - but that is EXACTLY the kind of a**holes we need in this world right now!
I agree, genius prank, making the guy aware of how silly his "anti-woke" beliefs are, but nobody was hurt or harmed.
Load More Replies...People who are obsessed with (or better: against) "woke", might want to google "Age of Enlightenment". Cross check your hissy fit with that, and if still against anything "woke", immediately return to a life of a [your current work and social position] before 1650. This way you will stay safely away from any modern supportive instruments and organizations. PS: You might discover that the water body between Mexico, Cuba and the then not existing USA is called the Latin equivalent of Gulf of Mexico on maps.
I seriously wonder what these people actually think terms like "woke"" really mean. They use them in really odd and inconsistent ways. It seems to be a term for anything they don't like.
broflake - (n.) straight male offended by any feminist or ethnic activity which is not directly designed for him. Chad: How come there's not a straight pride parade? Steve: Dude, stop being such a broflake.
I'd be telling the entire family and any shared friends this story, just to emphasize to the cousin what an idiot he has become with his "anti-wokeness".
You can't fix stupid and this cousin sounds like another fucktard conservative.
For acting like a toddler, I would keep it going by saying that throwing a hissy fit over a prank is so woke. Real men would just brush it off and move on.
"you may think his beliefs are a joke, but if he's sincere you ought to respect them" No. Sincerity doesn't excuse stupid. I'll admit that you can tolerate stupid beliefs in the name of keeping the relationship, but this doesn't mean accepting or even respecting idiocy, it means you just avoid it for the sake of friendship.
Perhaps, the anti woke dude should ask himself why he gets so upset over a damn word? it's not the word 'woke' that pisses him off, it's how the word 'woke' makes him feel! Maybe, he's big time religious or maybe he prefers being in a cognitive dissonance coma? Only he can answer the question.... just because you're offended, doesn't mean that you're right!!
Everyone needs to drop the political BS in life. All of it. Politicians are not your friends! They all desire power for their own benefit, and none of them are worthy of wielding it.
You sound like one of those people saying both sides are the same, so you should just vote republican.
Load More Replies...NTA. This just proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that people who see 'woke' as a negative have no idea what it even means. If you believe 'beans are woke', you're a bona fide idiot and deserve all the mockery that will come your way. FA, and FO.
I think the libs need to start a full-blown campaign declaring meat is "woke." Any meat product is associated with woke culture and so it should be avoided at all times.
I can’t even, like, read about this, like, woke nonsense because it’s, like, so much, like, nonsense. Whatta, like, dipstick! He’s like “Beans are woke?” and I’m like “Is he really, like, that stupid to believe something like that?” I’m like “Yes, he IS, like, that stupid!” Like, like, like. 🙄
Being woke basically means caring about others besides yourself. No more, no less. And I make my chilli with only beans (obviously with flavourings etc, etc) and no meat. So I’ll happily wear my woke crown. 😀
Maybe he's afraid that woke beans will make him gay? Too bad they won't make him fart hard enough to displace his head 🤦
So, a quick definition: "Woke, the African-American English synonym for the General American English word awake, has since the 1930s or earlier been used to refer to awareness of social and political issues affecting African Americans". Trumpers have since co-opted the word and use it to describe liberal or progressive policies, or basically anything they disagree with.
Load More Replies...Total made up BP garbage by its writers trying to feel important when they aren't. MST3000 is looking for its robots back.
People with hateful opinions need to be ridiculed for them.
Load More Replies...I like the chili without beans on my chili dogs :) … with LOTS of cheese! Lol
Load More Replies...That sounds like something a “woke” woman that’s allowed to vote, and have her own bank account would say. Does you husband know you are on this site?
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