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1LikeNotLike1 t1_j1ag11g wrote

Get over yourself.

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ASecularBuddhist OP t1_j1aj5p3 wrote

“In contemporary times, the song has received criticism for what has been described as a colonial western-centric viewpoint and condescending stereotypical descriptions of Africa, notably the phrase sung by Bono: Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you.”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_They_Know_It%27s_Christmas%3F

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BluesPoint t1_j1crjcp wrote

I’m not usually a fan of Bono but that line is meant to hold a mirror up to the majority’s attitude at the time. He’s not saying it as his own opinion/with any sincerity.

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