Are "trigger warnings" about on stage smoking a 'thing' now?
Dec 1, 2022 10:00:52 GMT
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Post by kate8 on Dec 1, 2022 10:00:52 GMT
I like trigger warnings for loud noises and strobe lights (I’m autistic), but am fine if I know to expect them. So I usually read the trigger notices and occasionally I’ve contacted a theatre for more info.
Most of the warnings aren’t relevant to me, but what’s the problem if it means someone is aware in advance if something might be an issue for them? I think when people see this as snowflakeish, maybe they’re seeing 5 triggers and thinking some super-sensitive person is going to tick all of those and just needs to grow a backbone? There will always be a few drama queens (maybe they are drawn to theatre?), but in most cases its just normal people (even your own friends and family) who may have one thing from their past or a medical reason why something might be uncomfortable or upsetting. Advance warning helps, so surely it’s good if we can do that. If you’re not likely to be triggered by anything or prefer a ‘pull yourself together’ approach, then there’s no need to even look at the warnings.
With smoking I suspect it’s more because we just don’t see people smoking in indoor public places, so maybe it forestalls criticism or queries about it. More plays seem to be using unlit cigarettes now, so perhaps that will be the norm in a few years and some will see it as caving in to oversensitivity.
Most of the warnings aren’t relevant to me, but what’s the problem if it means someone is aware in advance if something might be an issue for them? I think when people see this as snowflakeish, maybe they’re seeing 5 triggers and thinking some super-sensitive person is going to tick all of those and just needs to grow a backbone? There will always be a few drama queens (maybe they are drawn to theatre?), but in most cases its just normal people (even your own friends and family) who may have one thing from their past or a medical reason why something might be uncomfortable or upsetting. Advance warning helps, so surely it’s good if we can do that. If you’re not likely to be triggered by anything or prefer a ‘pull yourself together’ approach, then there’s no need to even look at the warnings.
With smoking I suspect it’s more because we just don’t see people smoking in indoor public places, so maybe it forestalls criticism or queries about it. More plays seem to be using unlit cigarettes now, so perhaps that will be the norm in a few years and some will see it as caving in to oversensitivity.
