‘Most Wanted CEO’ Game Launched by Socialist Company
December 17, 2024
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A socialist clothing and art company called Comrade Workwear has launched a card game called Most Wanted CEO.
What’s New
Comrade Workwear has launched a card game in which “each card shines a spotlight on a different titan of greed, complete with a QR code linking to a dedicated web page exposing their dirtiest deeds.”
The game places CEOs into the classic four card categories: hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds.
CEOs in the hearts category work in “real estate, retail and healthcare—exploiting care and connection to put profits over people.”
Spades work in “weapons, oil and pharmaceuticals—profiting from destruction, war, and illness.”
Clubs work in “chemicals, agriculture and logistics—grinding the planet and its people into submission.”
And diamonds work in “finance, tech and media—hoarding wealth and controlling the narrative to maintain power.”
Newsweek has contacted Comrade Workwear via direct message for comment.
Main: People playing cards. Inset: Brian Thompson. A “socialist” clothing store has made a card set of CEOs who they deem “most wanted.” Main: People playing cards. Inset: Brian Thompson. A “socialist” clothing store has made a card set of CEOs who they deem “most wanted.” Main: Niklas Graeber, Inset: Business Wire/Associated Press, picture-alliance
Why It Matters
The founding thesis of Comrade Workwear is: “Apparel is a canvas that brings these dialogues into the streets, into our daily lives, and into shared spaces. Whether to bring levity or to spark meaningful discourse and learning, Comrade aims to use our art and clothing to advance the cause of building socialism in our lifetime.”
This statement was proven correct in how Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has become a fashion star online.
People were quick to paste Mangione’s face onto DIY T-shirts and to buy up a jacket from Macy’s some believed to be the same one he was wearing during the shooting, either in an effort to signal they were on his side or to joke about current events.
Now, Comrade Workwear has created a game intended to educate people about CEOs they believe are causing harm in a similar manner to how Mangione and others saw Thompson’s behavior.
What To Know
Comrade Workwear founder James Harr announced the playing cards were being created via his TikTok two days ago, saying they were based on the “most wanted” cards created by the US military to go after Saddam Hussain during the Iraq War.
The silhouettes of the CEOs on the playing cards are in the shape of target practice, echoing the shooting on December 4 where Thompson was shot and killed in New York.
Mangione has been called an “American Hero” by some who see his actions as an extreme yet understandable outburst at the American healthcare system.
What People Are Saying
Harr said on TikTok 19 hours ago: “Well, the cops showed up on my door this morning. I guess making CEO most wanted playing cards gets you noticed… but don’t worry I’m all good on the police side of things, for now.”
The playing cards featured on the front page of the New York Post online two days ago and in print yesterday, with online commenters expressing mixed opinions on the cards.
One commenter said: “There’s a thing called free speech, 1st amendment, but THIS is inciting violence and specifically targeting certain people, which I do not believe is legal. He too is an entrepreneur who is cashing in on the sick and twisted among us.
But another commenter said: “This isn’t disturbing, this is awesome. Those uber rich elite SHOULD be living in fear. They thought themselves untouchable, now they’ve been humbled and we need to keep the pressure on them until we get real positive changes for the working class.”
What Happens Next
Despite police showing up at Harr’s door, the playing cards are still for sale on the Comrade Workwear site as of today.
CEOs have raised concerns about copycat events. However, Shark Tank‘s Kevin O’Leary has said the real issue at hand is how unhappy people are with their current economic status, and that CEOs should prioritize public wellbeing over increasing their security.
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