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She's such a hateful bigot, isn't she?

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SunsetBeetch · 17/05/2021 10:02

JK Rowling has donated £1 million of royalties from one of her children’s books to help fight the Covid-19 crisis in India.

The Harry Potter author is understood to have split the sum between two UK-based charities involved in relief work, including the provision of emergency oxygen supplies.

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jk-rowlings-1m-fairytale-gift-to-covid-oxygen-charities-csn5xb9tv

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MaudTheInvincible · 21/05/2021 13:46

Yes Atwood not understanding the implications of her own work was a bit surprising, but I suspect she has dollar signs where her backbone should be.

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 21/05/2021 13:26

I'm still astounded, most of all, by M Atwood kowtowing to the TRA cult. Who'd have thought the woman who wrote so compellingly of a dodgy dystopian culture would then side with a group promoting something not dissimilar?

AlfonsoTheTerrible · 21/05/2021 08:54

Just popping in to say "more power to J K Rowling and her willingness to shine a light". She is truly wonderful.

nolongersurprised · 21/05/2021 08:49

I think he’s getting quite an education.

He “liked” JK’s first tweet, then unliked it in the face of criticism and came out last year with a TWAW statement. He is now clearly perturbed at the vitriol directed against her and has said so, whilst still maintaining TWAW. Of course, that’s not enough for the blue-haired crowd. You can’t just disagree with JKR, you need to despise her as well.

(Based on the original timeline I don’t actually think Stephen King is on the full trans train, more that he lacks the courage to publicly support JKR).

LunaNorth · 21/05/2021 08:30

Oh fucking hell, not him too?

Helleofabore · 21/05/2021 08:12

And of course back in the limelight with Stephen King’s tweets.

BrandineDelRoy · 21/05/2021 00:15

@exLtEveDallas

JKR astounds me. The good she does despite the abuse that would have me curling up in a corner The utter strength of this woman. When I grow up I want to be just like her.
Yes.
Wandawomble · 21/05/2021 00:03

She’s a light.

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 18/05/2021 00:23

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exLtEveDallas · 17/05/2021 22:35

JKR astounds me. The good she does despite the abuse that would have me curling up in a corner The utter strength of this woman. When I grow up I want to be just like her.

babbaloushka · 17/05/2021 22:23

@BlueLobelia I'm glad they're helping your son, I remember they were a great comfort for my DD when she was having trouble at school- she loved Hermione and felt validated by the character's experience of being bookish and a bit outcast. I really hope things improve for him soon!

Nonmaquillee · 17/05/2021 22:18

@Sophoclesthefox

It is an easy mistake to make.

I found myself reading Mein Kampf to my niece the other night, when I could have sworn I’d picked up HP and the Goblet of Fire.

Silly me!

I have a feeling that your comment will go a long way over the heads of the posters who compared the actions of the brilliant female writer and philanthropist with those of an evil sadistic megalomaniac who murdered millions of people.
ChattyLion · 17/05/2021 22:18

This thread has cheered me right up

stonecat · 17/05/2021 22:12

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Erikrie · 17/05/2021 22:09
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Sophoclesthefox · 17/05/2021 22:06

It is an easy mistake to make.

I found myself reading Mein Kampf to my niece the other night, when I could have sworn I’d picked up HP and the Goblet of Fire.

Silly me!

HecatesCatsInFancyHats · 17/05/2021 21:58

@stonecat

Oh my god! Embarrassing. I mean I ❤️ JKR.
Easy mistake to make
ArabellaScott · 17/05/2021 21:55

@toffeebutterpopcorn

It’s going to be in flipping baptism ceremonies now “do you renounce Satan JKR, and all his her works, and all his her empty shows?”
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PerditaNitt · 17/05/2021 21:49

This thread is absolute gold!

Huge respect to JKR for her generous donation. KhalsaAid is an outstanding charity who have help people across the world. As well as emergency relief work in the UK (you may have seen them on the news at some point), they are active in Africa, Iraq, India and many other countries. Please do take a look at their Instagram page if you have a chance - positive, inspiring and uplifting.

littlebillie · 17/05/2021 21:45

JKR we ❤️ you for your voice in fiction, feminism and your generosity, I'm sure your amazing donation will make a difference.

Thank you

Blackopal · 17/05/2021 21:44
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toffeebutterpopcorn · 17/05/2021 21:43

It’s going to be in flipping baptism ceremonies now “do you renounce Satan JKR, and all his her works, and all his her empty shows?”

GlassBoxSpectacular · 17/05/2021 21:40

@stonecat

Oh my god! Embarrassing. I mean I ❤️ JKR.
🤣🤣🙌🙌
Erikrie · 17/05/2021 21:18

That's so funny. How long before that appears on twitter as 'proof' that we're Nazis. Sort of thing I'd do by accident too though.

HecatesCatsInFancyHats · 17/05/2021 21:16

@Sophoclesthefox

Disappointed. You start with Saville and work your way up to Hitler when you’re wokescolding famous author/philanthropists. Because otherwise it’s just silly.

I dunno, what are they teaching kids these days? Grin

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