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Mercy, Honor, and Karate in Cobra Kai
Mercy. Honor. Heroes. Bullies. Teen love triangles. 80’s music. Karate.
Paul and Matthew dive into the Karate Kid ‘verse with hit TV show Cobra Kai. What does it mean to be a bully, or a hero, and how do we lock ourselves, and others, into those boxes? What happens when the victim gains enough power to become a bully themselves? Is physical violence an ethical response to verbal bullying?
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