Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) upcoming book title tickled critics on Twitter.
On Thursday, the Donald Trump-loving senator announced that “Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America” will be released by Regnery Publishing in November.
Per the promotional blurb, the 256-page book will provide “a long overdue argument against the woke takeover of education, big business, the media, and Hollywood.”
Big announcement on Hannity tonight— I’m writing a new book: Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 10, 2023
Pre-order here: https://t.co/3qzXym48mB pic.twitter.com/QLB8zglHGE
But many people were puzzled by the use of the word “Unwoke,” with some asking if it didn’t just mean being asleep.
Will this be found in the fiction, or satire section?
— David Weissman ✡️ (@davidmweissman) March 10, 2023
Not only am I excited, but am thrilled the cover is inspired by my expression when I notice there’s one more flight of stairs I still have to walk up!
— Gary Peterson 🇺🇸 (@GaryPetersonUSA) March 10, 2023
Wouldn’t “asleep” be a better title than “unwoke”?
— David Radcliff (@DavidRadcliff) March 10, 2023
Not only is it an actual word, it succinctly lets the reader know what effect the book is likely to have on them
Instead of writing books and lining your pockets you should do your job!
— Lou (@lou2jam) March 10, 2023
Unwoke? I mean, asleep at the job was right there…#CancunCruz
— Ashlee Rice (@Ashrice620) March 10, 2023
I would be more impressed if you could resolve the problems in Texas.
— Richard Ember (@richardember) March 10, 2023
Not a travel guide about Cancun??
— Deborah (@dsmerek) March 10, 2023
Imagine putting your own face on a book cover that says “unwoke.” 😂😂😂😂
— Kiki K 📚🙋🏻♀️ (@afterwordsmv) March 10, 2023
Isn’t unwoke basically asleep?
— CuckooCoup (@Shamrock1225) March 10, 2023
Unwoke? Isn’t that asleep?
— EJB (@Owanjesse) March 10, 2023
Is there a chapter on Cancun?
— jimbosupremo (@jimbosupremo) March 10, 2023
“Unwoke” — as in unconscious…?
— @mbaram (@mbaram) March 10, 2023
Is that really what you want to convey as the opposite of political correctness?
comatose
asleep
dormant
Podcasting, writing….thank goodness you don’t spend much time at your actual job.
— Mike D (@mdliny) March 10, 2023
Where do you get your confidence? Amazing.
— patrick (@knowitall143) March 10, 2023
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