The 2024 World Economic Forum set off a wave of reactions on social media in a display of hypocrisy that could not be ignored.
“A few years ago the elites were telling us to wear masks and stay 6 feet apart. Now they’re bringing in a native woman to cough directly in their faces,” Matt Walsh wrote on X in response to a video clip from the global event that even got the attention of Elon Musk.
Amazing!!🤩
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 17, 2024
In explaining how “Indigenous leaders are bringing their knowledge to Davos 2024,” the WEF stated:
As technological progress and cultural shifts accompany deep and complex transformations in the geopolitical and social fabric of the world, it has never been more important to develop solutions for global challenges that are equitable, inclusive and sustainable.
Indigenous voices are thus vital in adding a perspective that prioritizes long-term thinking and human experiences.
The display caught in the video understandably set off social media users.
This looks like a @TheBabylonBee skit, but I don’t think they could go this far in their parody. This is top tier satire…oh wait this is incredibly serious
— Daniel (@CreativelyDan) January 17, 2024
They don’t seem too concerned about COVID anymore. 😂😂😂
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) January 17, 2024
It’s how you start a pandemic. It begins with a little cough.
— Drain Bamage (@IsDrainBamaged) January 17, 2024
New election year pandemic patient zero just dropped. https://t.co/xSKtu75z3k
— Andrew T. Walker (@andrewtwalk) January 17, 2024
I thought it was a joke.
But this woman literally goes and coughs in every single person’s face.
— Michael Guimarin (@MichaelGuimarin) January 18, 2024
They went from the mask hysteria to spitting in everyone’s face.
— Maggiesmom (@maggiemooch) January 17, 2024
It’s science.
— Jordan Schachtel @ dossier.today (@JordanSchachtel) January 17, 2024