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Bubbles's avatar

This was not a review in any sense of the word and I couldn’t even read past the first few paragraphs. It is the obnoxious rant of a sexist Nigerian man who thinks his ‘different view’ makes him sound smarter when in reality, he just sounds like a hating ass, boring ass dude.

Imagine calling your friends (who I guess are women) ‘retarded’ for liking kpop. Devaluing the interests of people close to you because you don’t find it interesting shows a very low level of intelligence. Also, referring to Jola as a midwit when you’re the obvious midwit for thinking that hating on a podcast which thousands of people find entertaining and informative makes you logical.

You don’t have to like podcasts, please go back to enjoying your ‘non-retarded’ activities.

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Lolathedressmaker's avatar

This explains it all, So he is a man no wonder.

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malik's avatar

Jola is a midwit

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Beats & Business's avatar

I thought I could power through this article, but this is the actual Ass.

From 1 episode you listened to haphazardly you had this much to say??

Also, so many things you wrote about the OPs are very wrong, mostly because you listened to the pod with a prejudice against Jola.

As a fact of fact, you in this more than 4k word article you were a lot more awful than you described Jola can be in a year on X( try blocking her account)

All in all, this an obnoxious male rant on an episode of ISWIS not too different from the takes you see on twitter when they see those less than 3 mins cuts on the internet that have no context with the intention of a rouse.

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Ikenna's avatar

Also, there are good podcasts worth the time abeg. Narrative podcasts over conversational. History specifically.

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Chelss's avatar

Very engaging read, well done.

That said, mocking people’s interests, especially those often associated with women, doesn’t make you a superior man. Maybe try something else.

If anything, it reflects a deeper insecurity you're trying to hide. There are respectful ways to critique art you don’t enjoy. But then again, I get the sense that respect for others isn’t exactly high on your list of priorities.

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Josie Elewa's avatar

1) You can just mock things without it being a point of psychoanalysis actually. Live a little. I don’t have to respect art I don’t enjoy. 2) I actually enjoyed the episode, as I wrote, so I don’t see how it’s mockery.

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Lolathedressmaker's avatar

I don’t really like the context of this write up, and it seems like you don’t fully understand the vibe of the ISWIS podcast. People who genuinely enjoy it know they are not talking about rocket science, it’s a podcast meant for lighthearted relaxation. It’s basically just two women who love to yap, doing exactly what they enjoy, yapping.

Also, you come across as quite opinionated about them for someone who doesn’t actively listen to the podcast, which suggests you might not have enough context. It also feels like you have a specific issue with Jola and that’s okay. You’re allowed to not like her, but it would be more honest to just say that, rather than talking down on her.

There’s a lot I could say about parts of your write up that I disagree with, but honestly, ain’t nobody got time for that. That said, you’re an amazing writer, I genuinely enjoyed your writing style. You kept me engaged, even though I didn’t agree with the content. Same way Jola and FK kept you engaged with the podcast, even though you didn’t enjoy it.

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Bubbles's avatar

Also, I’m convinced that this is some kind of rage bait. It just feels like something you’ll stumble upon while scrolling on X.

You see why we need to gatekeep nice things from men😔

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Lolathedressmaker's avatar

Yesss😂😂😂, the writer is a man?

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Chelss's avatar

Isn't it obvious lmao

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Lolathedressmaker's avatar

That explains it all, now I’m angry that I read the post in the first place

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Osenime's avatar

Of course it's a man writing this😂😂

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Damilola's avatar

Lmao. I hate that you’re right most times

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Ikenna's avatar

It takes weapons grade quality of hating to write a 4000 word article on a podcast... But I have similar feelings towards ISWIS so good.

I think I tried listening to the one where they had Ozzy Etomi on. Didn't get past 5 minutes. You should check that one out though for your hot takes.

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Anini's avatar

This is so funny. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Josie Elewa's avatar

ha ha I had a lot of fun writing it too.

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ChiSpecial's avatar

You are actually weird for writing this thing

lost it when you called it Korean pop rubbish and Cheshit. that's how I know not to even rate you

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Larissa's avatar

Sexist rants of an insecure Nigerian man with intense class rage/envy and small mental illness.

Nothing special 😂

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Wtfiselewa's avatar

Interesting. Sounds like you’re poor, possibly hate yourself and drown in self pity. People like what they like and it’s unfortunate your self loathing clouded this “review”. You’re also a horrible writer, not sure why you have a news letter.

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Dani’s Media Log's avatar

I didn’t need to check the writer’s profile to know this is the work of man. Why do men constantly feel the need to talk down on women’s likes and hobbies? You’re not cooler than them because you like anime, action movies, Rap or support another football club

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Lade Falobi's avatar

This is nothing more than a sexist rant. In fact, I'd argue that it's exactly what you accused the podcast of being — a self-righteous nagging of a mid-wit. I feel dumber for having read this.

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A.k.d's avatar

This is really lazy writing. I would say it’s devoid of critical thinking but it’s devoid of any thinking at all. You’re a writer in the same way that Socrates is a musician. Go and find something doing, this is not it.

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Haffy's avatar

Sexist rankings of an insecure Nigerian man. Woah shocker

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