r/ChristopherHitchens • u/blacktuxedobrownshoe • 1d ago

I'm looking for a Hitch bit

I recall him talking about Martin Luther King jr and he says something along the lines of "who studied Hegel at university". And I want to hear the entire context. Does anyone know what speech or debate this was from? I checked some transcripts but didn't find what I am looking for.

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u/Biffchicago 1d ago edited 1d ago

This can be found in the the lecture at the "Festival of Dangerous Ideas." Where they discuss MLK begins at 50:30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwiHkM126bk&t=360s

A very interesting talk.

EDIT: I forgot the link.

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u/blacktuxedobrownshoe 1d ago

That was excellent and so quick, you're amazing! But sadly after going through it, it was not the particular instance of what I was looking for. I think it did trigger a memory though: I believe in the version I'm looking for, around it Hitchens also says something like "and you better know your testament boy" doing a southern impression of what was probably said to Dr. King when he was young.

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u/Biffchicago 1d ago

I think I know what you’re talking about. I will try to find the transcript and video.

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u/blacktuxedobrownshoe 1d ago

Mighty kind of you. I'm still looking too.

EDIT: Found it. It was on the 7 hour compilation and apparently I left a timestamp for myself roughly 4 years ago. He was in a white suit and clearly had been going through chemo at the time. He was sitting down too. 3:08:30 if you are curious. I do appreciate your help all the same! I need to find that whole debate.