1984 | Appendix - The Last Joke Orwell Ever Told
In this episode, Jennifer and Dan tackle the appendix. No, not their appendices — Orwell’s. The “Principles of Newspeak” is often skipped, rarely understood, and strangely… hopeful?
After three failed recording attempts, they ditched the usual format and came back with something new: a deep dive into what the appendix really is, why Orwell wrote it, and how it flips the entire ending of 1984 on its head.
Was the Party defeated? Did Big Brother fall?
And what does any of this have to do with Trump-era propaganda, language control, and the death of nuance?
Banworthy to Bingeworthy:
This week, we recommend three sharp, irreverent shows that take on politics, power, and propaganda:
- Good News for Lefties – daily doses of hope and grit
- Here’s the Scoop – MSNBC’s daily dive behind the headlines
- False Positive – progressive political commentary with bite
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Disclaimer:
Banned Camp features readings and discussions of 1984 by George Orwell for the purposes of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment, in accordance with fair use guidelines. Some passages may be lightly abridged for pacing, but we remain true to Orwell’s intent. To experience the full work, purchase a copy here. We are not affiliated with Orwell’s estate or publisher.
Topics We Discussed:
Why Orwell buried hope in the most boring place possible
What the past tense of “Newspeak was” really means
How language can erase (or restore) freedom
Trump’s “Russia hoax” and the modern death of nuance
Why remembering is the ultimate act of rebellion
The difference between stories that end… and systems that die quietl
What banned books and broken regimes have in common
