"A lot of people carry their ignorance with a lot of class," he says.
AY
Makun also spoke about social media in January 2023, urging celebrities to
refrain from seeking validation on social media [Instagram/AYcomedian]
Nigerian
comic and actor AY Makun has penned a lengthy note talking about how social
media works.
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On
Monday February 11, 2023, Makun took to his Instagram account, expressing his
views on the evolving nature of social media, calling it the "new king Kong."
"Social
media is now the new king Kong, where feelings are now more important than
objective facts," expressed
Makun. He then continued, "If a foolish person comes out and says
something that unlocks the feeling of an audience, he or she gets praised. But
if a wise person comes and says something that is contrary to how people want
to feel, he or she gets persecuted."
Makun
pointed out that social media doesn't require formal training to showcase
foolishness.
In
his words, "Social media is a place where you don't need formal
training to know how to be a fool. You just have to be born foolish and be free
enough to express your foolishness. It's a place that gives you confidence even
in your ignorance. It is the only place where you can freely express the
nothingness of your not knowing close anything before your interferences."
The actor concluded by highlighting the manner in
which social media users disregard the mental health and overall health of
other users.
"Having
said that, more foolish people will continue to evaluate their performances in
the space by creating sensationalism and negative viral content for the
entertainment pleasures of their different audiences. But as long as foolish
individuals do not care about the stress, pain, anxiety, loneliness, and
depression they bring you, the more it is also very important for them to enjoy
the consequences of their actions. Dr. Richard Ayodeji Makun (MFR)," he said.
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