The Wokest Baes of February 2016
LatestFebruary was a short month, but the baes of the world used their time wisely.
Does this recognition of wokeness perhaps seem like I’m handing out cookies for behavior that’s good, but which should simply be expected from most relatively smart, decent human beings? Of course! But that’s what we do here at Wokest Baes and I’m damn proud of it.
Andy Richter
Andy proved himself to be proficient in the concept of “privilege,” also known as “priv,” by people who want to be annoying.
Bae Factor:
Look, I have a healthy imagination. Andy may not be my cup of tea, but I can see this. And he knows how to pick a flattering pair of frames.
Woke Factor: Way. To. Address. That. Priv. Andy. Way to call out that priv! I would have liked to see a bit more checking of the priv, but I do think it’s implied in his willingness to even acknowledge the priv of white men. Good work, my man.
Reggie Miller
The former NBA star was not happy with how his sister’s legacy was being honored at the University of Southern California.
Bae Factor:
You know what? NOT MAD AT IT. I see you Reggie. (I don’t love saying that though because Reggie is my dad’s name. Luckily, aside from being the same shade, they don’t look anything alike and I can compartmentalize.)
Woke Factor: This was a good woke moment. Sexism is everywhere if your eyes are alert and open! However, I can’t ignore the fact that he’s mostly caping for his sister here. It sounds a bit like: “Rape is bad because how would you feel if your mother and your sister were raped?” Still, I’m going to allow it because he did add “and gang,” which by the way, includes Lisa Leslie the gawdess.