Taika Waititi's Instagram Crash Out

Waititi's Instagram Outburst

Waititi posted a graphic claiming 'Klara and the Sun' had a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 53-point gap from its 25% critics score.

“I haven’t read a review of anything aimed at me or my peers in 15 years”

Film's Box Office Performance

Sony scaled back the film's wide release from 2,000 to 800 theaters after poor reviews and box office results.

Waititi's Critic Mockery

Waititi called critics 'irrelevant, out of touch, obsolete' and claimed they 'settled and became critics' after failing to achieve artistic dreams.

“Irrelevant. Out of touch. Obsolete. In the bin”

MAGA Rhetoric Comparison

Waititi's response mirrors Trump's social media tactics of mocking critics with adjectives like 'SAD!' without explanation.

Election Results Shift

Seven Senate seats flipped, historically red states turned blue, and MAGA's influence waned after recent election results.

Waititi's Age and Experience

Waititi is 51 years old and known for his Oscar-winning film 'Jojo Rabbit', which critiqued propaganda and fascism.

Social Media Impact

Social media platforms incentivize and monetize incendiary opinions, creating a divide between users and reducing the impact of critical writing.

Critics' Challenges

Art critics face low pay, long hours, and declining engagement as social media reduces the value of thoughtful criticism.

Waititi's Mistake

Waititi's response shows a lack of maturity in handling criticism, failing to engage with critics with grace and tact.

Sorkin's Insight

Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' highlighted how MAGA politics and social media fatigue could mobilize Americans.

MAGA's Decline

MAGA's influence is waning as election results show a shift away from Trump's base and toward more moderate politics.

Social Media's Role

Social media has created a chasm between users, reducing the impact of writing and blunting the journalism industry.

Waititi's Lesson

Waititi's response shows the need for humility and grace in engaging with criticism rather than mocking critics.

MAGA's Future

MAGA's influence is fading as election results indicate a shift toward more moderate politics and away from Trumpian rhetoric.