It’s OK to Criticize the Dead

ICYMI

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3.8 • 678 Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2022

⏱️ 30 minutes

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It was impossible to get anything done the day the Queen died because Twitter was just too lively. All sorts of takes were had including the sympathetic, the critical, and the just plain funny. One specific strain of opinion criticized those who were laughing or rejoicing because they weren’t respecting the grief of the royal family. On today’s show, Nadira is back to talk to Rachelle about exactly what the trouble is with that train of thought. They discuss why people are so quick to jump to the dead’s defense, and how that gets in the way of really remembering the full picture of a person’s life. This podcast is produced by Ahyiana Angel, Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The new £5 pound meal deal from McDonald's.
0:02.0	Get a cheeseburger or mayo chicken, medium fries, four McNuggets and a medium soft drink for guess what?
0:08.0	That's right, five pounds!
0:10.0	It's not called the £5 meal deal for nothing.
0:14.0	From 11am. Not available on delivery.
0:16.0	Carbonated soft drink upgrade fees apply.
0:18.0	Participating restaurants's subjects availability.
0:31.2	Do not speak ill of the debt.
0:39.6	Hi, I'm Rachel Hampton, and I'm Naderagoff, and you're listening to I-C-Y-M-I.
0:42.9	In case you missed it, Slate's podcast about internet culture.
0:47.4	And once again, we are joined by the inemitable Nadira.
0:50.1	We are still looking for a permanent co-host.
0:52.5	In fact, we actually just posted that job listing,
1:01.9	so if you've ever wanted to be trapped in a room with me, as I ramble about copyright and fanworks, that opportunity is available.
1:09.3	But in the meantime, Nadira continues to be our MVP, our pinch hitter, the love of my life, etc., etc., etc.
1:10.8	Nadira, hello.
1:11.6	Hey!
1:12.6	And also, Ken confirmed that being trapped in a room with Rachel is nothing but fun.
1:17.6	I'm glad that you think so.
1:19.6	Not that I sat watching you write that in the Google Doc, making sure that you set that.
1:24.6	Listen, I wouldn't have written it if it wasn't true.
1:29.7	We don't lie here on this show.
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