Many Americans have found themselves out of a job in 2020. For some, the coronavirus pandemic is to blame. Others, however, have suffered the wrath of social media after racist and offensive behaviors were made public. Today, canceling a person strips them of economic or social support. But once a person has been canceled, where do they go?
One real estate developer has the solution:
Antarctica.
Brian Kuger, CEO of Kuger Realty in Idaho, says he is offering an escape from cancel culture:
“No one wants to associate with you after you’ve been publicly shamed, much less hire you. But I think the solution is quite simple. Move to a town where every single citizen is in the same boat.”
Antarctic City
Antarctic City rests several miles off the coast of Antarctica, a continent covered in an ice sheet and known for its freezing temperatures. The developer says he has secured one thousand acres of land, and his construction company has built an entire municipality, complete with houses, shops, offices, streets, electricity, water, and sewage.
Kuger says Antarctica is a perfect location for people to live out their days in exile:
“It’s a win-win. Once you’ve been canceled, no one wants you here in the states. So we ship you to Antarctic City, where everyone has a similar story. Your local baker isn’t going to call you a racist, because he’s probably one too.”
Kuger says Antarctic City, like any community, will need farmers, laborers, skilled tradespeople, and professionals, including lawyers and doctors. “If you’ve been disgraced, there’s a good chance your skills will be needed in some capacity.”
While moving to the city is entirely voluntary, Kuger says most won’t have a choice unless they are independently wealthy. Even then, the social implications of being canceled make life in America difficult.
“People tell me they’re going to ride out the scandal, but I always see them back a few months later. They have no friends, they’ve been cutoff from their community, and they’re broke. That’s when we start the paperwork.”
Life After Cancelation
Shawn Jones, a 27 year old computer programmer from Maine, lost his job after a video surfaced of him making a racist joke at a college party in 2013. Twitter and Facebook users were outraged, and he began receiving death threats. His employer fired him not long after. Now, he says, finding a job is nearly impossible.
“Someone wrote an article about me online, and it’s the first thing that comes up if you Google my name. No one will hire me. When I heard about Antarctic City, it was like a dream come true.”
Kuger says he has a lot of applicants like Shawn. “Many of my clients made one mistake or did something stupid that they regret, but they got canceled anyway. I’ve got other clients who are the scum of the Earth, and then there’s everything in between.”
Life in Antarctica won’t be easy. With average temperatures in the area at -10 degrees Fahrenheit, residents will have to adapt to an entirely new way of living.
Kuger says farming will be done in specially designed greenhouses. Heating and utilities will be supplied by Kuger Realty; the company is currently taking bids for shipping contracts. Kuger expects this to be the largest expense for citizens of Antarctic City.
“You’ll definitely want to take your coat,” he said with a chuckle. “It won’t be easy, but it could end up being a winter wonder land if they have the right attitude.”
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Kuger said he has already received so many applications he can’t process them all. “You won’t believe how many people have called me about a recording or a video that they’re afraid is going to come out one day. They want to go ahead and secure a house as an insurance policy.”
If you’ve been canceled, you can contact Kuger Realty today for a free consultation, where you will discuss your specific situation. If Antarctic City is a good fit, you can reserve a spot for $20,000, which includes travel expenses. For those without resources, Kuger Realty offers direct loans, which can be worked off with interest in the city. Upon arrival, new residents are integrated based on their skills and resources.
Kuger says the city is open to people of all backgrounds, but so far all of his clients have been white men and women. The city currently has three hundred residents and is growing daily.
Kuger believes that, in time, moving to Antarctic City will be required for anyone who gets canceled due to social pressure. For many, it’s a punishment, but the only way out. For others, a possible chance at redemption.
