Zadie Smith’s Awful ‘New Yorker’ Essay is More Revealing Than She Might Realize

In her most recent essay, the acclaimed novelist argues that words are just like weapons of mass destruction, a metaphor that feels both silly and offensive considering Israel’s bombing campaign on Gaza

CultureStacy Lee KongMay 10, 2024Friday Talks, Not Bad For Some Immigrants, Israel, Palestine, Gaza Strip, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Millie Bobby Brown, Zadie Smith, Ruha Benjamin, Allison Hill, Crazy Rich Asians, Madelyn Chung, Met Gala

Recent Posts

Friday is a media brand for progressive millennials and Gen Zers.

We’re your go-to source for conversations about pop culture, entertainment news, celebrity gossip—and why they matter.