Chrysa Katsarini on MAD's beating: «If you mess with us, you'll run like trappers.“

This year's MAD VMAs were marked by DJ Valentino's empty console and, of course, the fierce argument between Snik and Light and its continuation on social media, despite any “apologies.”.

It goes without saying that the issue would take on enormous proportions on social media for all the obvious reasons, with the hashtag ##Cancel_trappers becoming the top trend on Twitter in our country.

Most users praised Elena Paparizou for her stance and directed their criticism toward the trappers, not only for the violent altercation between them in front of Ioanna Paliospyrou, but also for the general “culture” promoted through their songs, which are particularly popular with younger children. A display of apparent wealth, bravado, objectification of women, and so on.

Of course, if it were true that a lyric made us a priori delinquent or sexist, imagine what would happen with video games, especially those with a war theme. In any case, however, sexist discourse in 2022, With movements at their peak, demanding meaningful inclusion and respect, this can only be seen as problematic.

Trap cannot be considered a “musical movement” or trend either, because it is a passing fad.

Other users compared the incident involving the wood and the entire contents of the trap with Stavros Xarchakos, who taught young musicians the Fragosyriac dance in a restaurant on Syros. In a somewhat abstract comparison, of course., since both sides of music always existed in a parallel reality. The sad thing, of course, is that creators like Stavros Xarchakos are slowly becoming fewer and fewer in our country.

Regarding standards and the use of language, comedian Chrysa Katsarini, among other users, stated:, in a post that we consider to be perhaps the most apt. In her own words, she wrote on Twitter, in a post that was particularly well received:

«I laugh at the thugs who call someone who is afraid a “whore.” Let's inform them that prostitutes deal with pimps, cops, dangerous clients, etc. on a daily basis. I'm just saying, so they don't pick on “whores” and start running around like trappers.».

I laugh at the thugs who call someone who is afraid a “whore.” Let's inform them that prostitutes deal with pimps, cops, dangerous clients, etc. on a daily basis. I'm just saying, so they don't end up picking a fight with a “whore” and start running around like thugs.

— Xrysa Katsarini (@xrysa_katsarini) June 23, 2022

Let us also recall at this point that Chrysa Katsarini had spoken a year ago about a particularly sensitive and personal issue, namely the abusive behavior of her former partner. Furthermore, she had expressed her views on the issue of political correctness and the condemnation of abusive language in an article published in NEWS 24/7.

«Censorship is one of fascism's most powerful weapons. Therefore, this method of enforcement has no place in a society that is evolving. I take it for granted that abusive language, along with the people who reproduce it, will be consigned to the dustbin of shame, like the racist uncle who no longer causes discomfort because, quite simply, no one pays any attention to his words. Because his words no longer have any power.», she wrote, among other things.

Perhaps, in the end, that's how trap itself is, gradually surpassed by its time. This does not mean that until then it will not be subject to criticism, but not arbitrary censorship.