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'Woke-fishing' explained | #PollyBites

RT, 19 Sep 2020
Ever been taken for a ride, figuratively speaking, by one of your paramours?
Perhaps they promised to be unselfish lovers, expressed an interest in your interests, and seemed to share your world view... only to turn into selfish, or unfaithful, or jealous strangers, who couldn’t agree with you about anything? You might call that a normal relationship.
But for Generation Z, there’s a new and very specific word for the betrayal felt after a 21st century break-up. ‘Wokefishing’ – when someone pretends to be socially-conscious, just to get you into bed. Polly Boiko can explain.

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