I recently came across something pretty funny on Twitter that I think merits some more sharing. In the past, I’ve called the people who take advantage of tragedy to push an anti-gun agenda things like “blood dancers” or “vultures”. But, this new one sounds pretty good:
By the power vested in me by Twitter, I am declaring the term “Coffin Surfer” the new name we will call people who immediately seek to use the death of someone else to advance civilian disarmament. https://t.co/JrFSxrCOL5
— avsterbone (@avsterbone) February 17, 2024
Obviously, dancing in blood or eating the dead is bad, and that’s exactly what these people do (metaphorically speaking, of course). But, in today’s social media environment, those old terms sometimes just don’t cut it. People chasing after likes, shares, and a following aren’t your normal, garden-variety vultures trying to benefit from tragedy. They want everyone to think they’re really cool while doing it.
So, the idea that they’re surfing and trying to show off to friends and followers while riding on a wave of tragedy is darned good imagery. The shoe fits, so we might as well make them wear it!
Of course, there’s plenty of room for more creativity on this one.
Do you have any more fun names for the anti-gun people who try to feed on tragedy? Be sure to share them all in the comments.