The New York Times Did Not Publish an Article That Normalizes Cannibalism

Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. The article published byThe New York Times focuses on the representation of cannibalism in fiction, film, and television.

Controversial Article about Cannibalism

On July 23, 2022, The New York Times published an article featuring the recent books, films, and television shows that explore the theme of cannibalism. Among the works discussed in the article are “A Certain Hunger” by Chelsea G. Summers, the hit TV serial “Yellowjackets,” and “Fresh,” a 2022 film directed by Mimi Cave.

Misbar’s team read The New York Times article carefully and found that the article does not normalize cannibalism in any way. It merely synthesizes the recent cultural productions that focused on cannibalism as a theme.

A Provocative Tweet by The New York Times

The dark humor used by The New York Times’ social media managers seems to have backfired after twitter users accused the outlet of normalizing cannibalism. 

Zack Budryk, an environment reporter at “The Hill,” tweeted that although the article is about representations of cannibalism in fiction, it is perceived as a piece that focuses on the concept of cannibalism as a trend.

The Media Reacts to The New York Times Cannibalism Article

Several media outlets, blogs, and websites have reported the general uproar caused by The New York Times’ article about cannibalism and the tweet they shared. While some websites shared the concerns of twitter users, others found the accusations “weird.”

Based on these findings, Misbar confirms that the claim is misleading. Despite the dark humor that provoked many internet users, The New York Times article does not suggest that Cannibalism is normal, nor does it deem it acceptable. 

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