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This podcast delves into the satirical concept of a "racial victim pyramid," a hierarchy within the broader victim hierarchy system. This pyramid ranks different racial groups based on their perceived victimhood, with Black people at the top and White people at the bottom. The podcast explains that the higher-ranking racial group in the pyramid determines the victim points of a biracial individual. For example, a child with a Mexican parent and a Japanese parent would receive the Mexican victim points. The podcast also introduces the "Barack Barometer," a tool used to determine the racial identity of biracial individuals with a Black parent. If an individual is as dark or darker than Barack Obama, they are considered fully Black, regardless of their other parent's race. The podcast further explores the concept of "basically white," where a biracial individual with a White parent can be considered "basically white" if their complexion is lighter than biracial comedian Maya Rudolph. This individual would receive half a victim point.

Outlines

00:00:25

The Racial Victim Pyramid

This chapter introduces the concept of a "racial victim pyramid," a hierarchy that ranks different racial groups based on their perceived victimhood, with Black people at the top and White people at the bottom.

00:00:39

Biracial Victim Points

This chapter explores the rules for determining victim points for biracial individuals. It explains that the higher-ranking racial group in the pyramid determines the victim points of the biracial individual.

00:08:53

The Barack Barometer and Maya Marker

This chapter introduces the "Barack Barometer" as a tool for determining the racial identity of biracial individuals with a Black parent. It states that individuals with a darker complexion than Barack Obama, even with a white parent, are considered fully Black. It also introduces the "Maya Marker" as a tool for determining whether a biracial individual with a white parent is considered "basically white." Individuals with a lighter complexion than biracial comedian Maya Rudolph are considered "basically white."

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Q&A

• How are victim points determined for biracial individuals?

  The higher-ranking racial group in the pyramid determines the victim points of the biracial individual. For example, a child with a Mexican parent and a Japanese parent would receive the Mexican victim points.

• What is the "Barack Barometer" and how does it work?

  The "Barack Barometer" is a tool used to determine the racial identity of biracial individuals with a Black parent. If an individual is as dark or darker than Barack Obama, they are considered fully Black, regardless of their other parent's race.

• What happens to a biracial individual's victim points if one parent is White?

  The individual loses victim points based on how close their non-White parent is to being White. For example, a child with a Korean parent and a White parent would lose 75% of their victim points.

• Can a biracial individual with a White parent be considered "basically white"?

  Yes, if the individual's complexion is lighter than biracial comedian Maya Rudolph, they are considered "basically white" and receive half a victim point.

Show Notes