Stewart Lee on Katie Hopkins

Stewart chooses his metaphors very carefully and precisely. No more than this one for Hatie Hopkins.

Just some of her putrid remarks

Comments on Migrants:

• In a 2015 column for The Sun, Hopkins referred to migrants crossing the Mediterranean as “cockroaches” and suggested using gunboats to stop them, dehumanising those fleeing war and persecution.

Islamophobic Remarks:

• After the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, Hopkins tweeted, “we need a final solution,” a phrase chillingly reminiscent of Nazi terminology. This tweet led to significant backlash and the termination of her contract with LBC radio.

Statements on Obesity:

• Hopkins has frequently made disparaging remarks about overweight individuals. She once tweeted, “Would I employ you if you were obese? No. Would you be successful if you are obese? No. Would you have the respect of your peers? No.”

Remarks on the Muslim Community:

• She has often criticised Muslims and Islam, including calling the Prophet Muhammad a “paedophile” and making sweeping generalisations about the Muslim community’s role in terrorism.

Comments on Race:

• Hopkins has made several racially insensitive comments, such as referring to black Africans as “Africans who come to the UK to live off benefits,” and making derogatory statements about the Black Lives Matter movement.

Remarks on Individuals and Groups:

• Hopkins has personally attacked individuals and groups in a manner many consider hateful. For instance, she falsely accused food writer Jack Monroe of vandalising war memorials, leading to a successful libel lawsuit against her.

Remarks on People with Disabilities:

• She has made insensitive comments about people with disabilities, including mocking children with names like “Tyler” or “Chardonnay,” whom she suggested would likely have learning difficulties or behavioural issues.

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