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  • This house opposes the prominence of Hollywood Morality in films and television

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    For the purposes of this debate, "Hollywood Morality" refers to a common set of ethical beliefs in Hollywood films and television. Hollywood Morality's three tenets are that: 1\. "good guys" (people the media is portraying as morally praiseworthy) do not strike first unless imminently and explicitly threatened (e.g., Han Solo refusing to shoot Greedo first despite Greedo covertly pointing a gun at him in the newest edit of _Star Wars: A New Hope_); 2\. good guys do not exact revenge (e.g., Peter Parker refusing to kill Green Goblin for killing Uncle Ben in _Spider-Man_); and 3\. good guys do not use innocent people as means (e.g., Steve Rogers refusing to sacrifice hostages, even when it would be strategically useful, in _Captain America: The Winter Soldier_).

    Dartmouth United States Universities' Debating Championships 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-03-01

  • This house regrets the popularisation of the Japa trend.

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    The term "*Japa*", originating from Yoruba and meaning "_to run swiftly_" or "_to escape_", refers to the act of emigrating, often to Western countries, in search of better opportunities or to escape economic and political hardships. Popularised in 2018 by Nigerian artist Naira Marley, the term has since become synonymous with the widespread emigration of West Africans dissatisfied with the socio-economic conditions in their countries. This trend has been further amplified by social media, where posts frequently document and glorify the emigration process as a pathway to a better life.

    Kampala Open 2025 · Open Quarterfinals · 2025-02-23

  • This house regrets the Tiktokfication of music

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    TikTokification refers to the way that music that is popular on TikTok is streamed heavily and charts highly. Generally only small parts of songs go viral, and artists have moved to marketing on TikTok.

    KTJ British Parliamentary Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-02-22

  • This house prefers LGBTQ+ characters whose identity is central to their portrayal (e.g. Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson in Heartstopper, Elio in Call Me By Your Name), rather than as an incidental trait (e.g. Rosa Diaz in Brooklyn 99)

    Novice World Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Under-16 Finals · 2025-02-22

  • This house believes that it is in the interest of BLACKPINK to prioritise their solo career over group activities

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    BLACKPINK is a female K-Pop group composed of 4 members. Debuting in 2016, the group quickly rose to prominence locally and internationally, becoming one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, with the most-subscribed and viewed artist channel on YouTube. After their contract expiry in 2023, all 4 members of BLACKPINK renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment for group activities; each member has since signed with a different record label for solo activities. Prior to 2023, BLACKPINK primarily focused on creating, promoting, and touring their music as a group. However, since the contract renewal, every member has prioritised their solo career (eg. starring in acting roles, releasing albums under their own name, creating a brand image based on individual identity), with group reunions being minimal.

    Novice World Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-02-22

  • This house supports the rise of Rizzler

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    For the purposes of this debate, Rizzler is a privately-owned nationwide satirical media platform that exclusively publishes once every month about top news issues. It uses humor and irony to criticize the country’s political landscape and abides by the same principles and legal responsibilities that traditional media does. It has been operating for a reasonable time and has reached a significant number of readers and viewers.

    Hiraya Debate Cup · Round 3 · 2025-02-22

  • This house believes that Rupaul's Drag Race has done more harm than good for the drag community

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    Infoslide: Rupaul's Drag Race (RPDR) is a competition reality series where drag queens compete to be the next superstar. Since its inception, it has propelled drag queens both to fame and controversy.

    Hiraya Debate Cup · Round 1 · 2025-02-22

  • This house regrets the rise of postmodernism in media

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    Postmodernism is characterized by skepticism towards grand narratives, objective truths, and universal values.

    Hiraya Debate Cup · Round 3 · 2025-02-22

  • This house would actively prioritize taking on queer roles

    Infoslide

    You are a male actor in the Philippines whose career started through a love team. In the course of your career, you have taken lead roles in movies and teleseryes and have starred in advertisements. At the same time, you are a closeted member of the queer community who has been supporting them under a pen name

    Hiraya Debate Cup · Round 1 · 2025-02-22

  • This house believes that it is in the interest of the Philippine opposition to invest heavily in political commentators

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    For the purposes of this debate, political commentators are individuals or groups who create and propagate opinionated content focused on political issues, events, and discussions through various platforms like digital media (e.g. social media, blogs, podcasts). Examples of these include Jam Magno, Mocha Uson, and Thinking Pinoy.

    Hiraya Debate Cup · Round 2 · 2025-02-22

  • This parliament will return to Hilshabari as Mr. Zulhas.

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    Mr. Zulhas, known for his channel 'Hilshabari,' is a popular YouTuber in the country. He is primarily renowned for his public-oriented political commentary and analysis. During the autocratic regime in Hilshabari, he became a victim of various forms of persecution and sought political asylum in a Western country. Recently, Hilshabari has been liberated from the grip of dictatorship, and Zulhas now has the opportunity to return to his homeland and play a direct role in the reconstruction of the state.

    RDS Ramadan Open 2025 · Querter Finals · 2025-02-20

  • This House believes that successful female athletes should express their adverse experiences in the sports arena rather than describing their positive experiences as women.

    RDS Ramadan Open 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-02-20