5 chapters across the catalog
The 1973 film *Trick Baby*, based on the novel by Iceberg Slim, provides a character archetype for the "confidence man" that some compare to Joe Biden. The story follows "White Folks," a mixed-race con man who uses his ability to navigate different social circles to exploit the "dishonesty of the victim." This profile is used to analyze Biden's long career of bipartisanship and his ability to project whatever image a specific audience desires to see.
Parent Privilege and the "Trick Baby" Narrative of Neutralization
The concept of "parent privilege" is identified as a more accurate descriptor than racial privilege for those raised in stable, two-parent homes. A clip from the 1970s film "Trick Baby" describes how the elite "neutralize" smart individuals from the ghetto by bringing them into white society. Donald Trump is characterized as a WASP who failed the "uncouth" test, leading to his rejection by the establishment.
A clip from the 1974 film "Trick Baby" illustrates a theory of social engineering where intelligent individuals from marginalized communities are integrated into the dominant society to neutralize them. The dialogue suggests that by providing "creature comforts" and status, the establishment prevents these individuals from becoming revolutionary leaders against the system. The hosts apply this "neutralization" concept to modern black leadership and corporate-backed figures.
A clip from the film Trick Baby illustrates a theory regarding how the elite neutralize potential black leaders by bringing them into white society. This concept is applied to Jay-Z's NFL deal, comparing it to Bill Cosby's controversial "pound cake" speech. The discussion notes that public figures like R. Kelly maintain protection only as long as they have overwhelming community support.
A clip from the 1974 film Trick Baby illustrates a cynical conversation between liberal and conservative archetypes regarding the control of Black leaders. The dialogue suggests that "smart ones" are moved into white society to neutralize their racial anger and alienate them from their communities. This serves as a metaphor for how modern think tanks use psychological nudging to influence the Black community's political direction.
