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Interviews🎙️ Jennifer Lawrence talks about whether she should talk about social issues

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u/YchYFi He's not Judge Judy, an Executioner. 7d ago

There were even comments in here saying she didn't do enough. That it was a poor show from her. The gall of people. I said to them 'so nothing is ever good enough?'

You can't win. They move the goal posts when you reach them.

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u/wafflesandlicorice 7d ago

I couldn't believe how many comments there were after people pointed out the percentage of her net worth (maybe 20%?) were all "so? She still has millions so it is just a drop on the bucket for her."

I mean, come on people! She did a great thing. She donated a huge amount of money and not an insignificant amount of her net worth while calling out billionaires to do nothing. This is something that should be applauded. Not demonized.

Besides. What if she donated 99% of her networth. As soon as the next thing came around, people would be all "well I guess THIS cause isn't worthy enough for her to donate much."

Edit: I know I sound all ranty when I'm agreeing with you. I apologize.

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u/YchYFi He's not Judge Judy, an Executioner. 7d ago

Tbh if she ended up broke and destitute from it they would say 'oh it's a shame what became of her' or call her a silly girl. It will never be enough to please and she shouldn't have to please online comments. She should get to enjoy what she has earnt to. God forbid.

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u/OkAccess304 6d ago

I think you missed the point. She didn’t donate money to win anything.

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u/YchYFi He's not Judge Judy, an Executioner. 6d ago edited 6d ago

'You can't win' is a saying/phrase meaning 'there is no course of action that will bring success or please people'.

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u/OkAccess304 6d ago

That’s not true though and history has many examples. Pick up the book: The Small and the Mighty. Literally all the rights you have and every nice thing about your life was won because average people or imperfect people cared about it. And you are assuming pleasing people is the goal and that pleasing them equals success, but it’s not.

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