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Whitlock: Colin Kaepernick and Philly looters share the same foolish, bigoted motivation

There’s little difference between Dayjia “Meatball” Blackwell and Colin Kaepernick.Both are internet trolls, substanceless social media influencers adept at promoting chaos and outrage. Meatball is an overweight twenty-something from Philadelphia. She gained 181,000 followers on Instagram with a “body positive” message and comedy skits featuring herself selling cheap clothes while seated in dirty bathwater. Two years ago, rapper Cardi B reposted one of Meatball’s videos. On Tuesday night, Meatball encouraged her Philly followers to meet her downtown. The group eventually looted a Lululemon, an Apple store, a Foot Locker, and a liquor store. Meatball livestreamed much of the action before getting arrested.Kaepernick, of course, is the former NFL quarterback who elevated his brand seven years ...

The Blaze     Sep 27, 2023