What is Pathetification?
1.
Gratuitous and calculated efforts by Western media, aid agencies, governments and singers to perpetuate Africa as a needy continent, rather than potentially self-sufficient through ethical governance. A generally useful device to fundraise for various causes. Relies on American's woeful geographic and cultural ignorance.
*Bono: "WELL TONIGHT THANK GOD IT'S THEM INSTEAD OF YOU"*
Oprah: Wow, "Feed the World" is so heartwarming!
Mr. Theroux: That song is offensive in that it contributes to the pathetification of Africans.
See
Random Words:
1.
The opposite of 'Gangsta Lean', when driving a car.
The car has to be a large saloon, with plenty of leg room and seat manoe..
1.
the act of tricking someone else into helping you move
"We thought we were going for lunch, but we ended up moving furniture out o..
