I'm not all that familiar with him, just what I read here. On one level, he seems like a guy who has some really good insights, and then some dogshit ones. And lots of takes in between.
However... that description could be about lots of people. I also understand Zizek is (apparently) a brilliant philosopher. I've also read here somewhere that his approach to philosophy or ideas in general can make him frustrating to follow for regular Marxists. Like, he's operating on a different level from us or something. And that he doesn't always say what he means.
So what's the deal with Zizek? How should I approach his writings?
:zizek-joy:
Oh, I'm going to do the thing that I kind of hate and spoil everyone's fun.
It's a little fucking ableist and teensy-weensy bit racist when people ape his accent and make fun of his ticks. The man clearly uses tugging his shirt and wiping his nose as a way to get through speaking in front of people. If you see him speaking Slovenian, he doesn't do it nearly as much, which I think speaks to it being a way of coping with discomfort.
Look, it's funny the first time and he probably deals with it fine, but just try to keep a lid on it.