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Megan Markle Accused of Plagiarism: Stealing Nigerian Speech on TED Talk
Megan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is facing accusations of plagiarism after it was discovered that she incorporated parts of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED speech into her own podcast, Archetypes.
This revelation has raised questions about Megan’s creativity and talent, with critics suggesting a lack thereof.
In addition to Adichie, other notable figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Stephanie Tong, and Sheryl Sandberg have also fallen victim to Megan’s alleged plagiarism.
One striking example of Megan’s plagiarism involves a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: “It isn’t enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it.”
These words, originally spoken by Roosevelt, were regrettably used by Megan without proper attribution.
Furthermore, Megan is accused of stealing from Stephanie Tong, who eloquently described the bittersweet experience of holding her firstborn while bidding farewell to her third.
Another instance of Megan’s alleged plagiarism involves Sheryl Sandberg’s famous statement, “We’ve got to get women to sit at the table.”
Megan shamelessly appropriated this line without giving credit where it was due.
Even more concerning is the fact that Megan seemingly lifted a quote from the popular Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma,” which premiered just days prior to her speech.
In the documentary, it is stated that only drug dealers and social media platforms refer to their customers as “users.”
Megan repeated this exact phrase without acknowledging its source.
Perhaps the most damning accusation against Megan is her appropriation of a quote by Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
During one of her speeches, she urged women to bring about change and work towards an equal society, using Jobs’ words as her own.
This blatant act of plagiarism raises questions about Megan’s integrity and originality.
Critics argue that Megan’s actions reveal a lack of creativity and a disregard for intellectual property.
They question why she fails to provide proper attribution, which would not only demonstrate her knowledge of influential figures but also prevent her from being caught in the act of stealing their ideas and words.
Some have even gone so far as to call Megan a “lazy grifter” who simply lifts quotes and speeches verbatim, claiming them as her own.
Supporting these claims, a source from BC Laws on Quora has compiled a well-researched collection of evidence, comparing Megan’s alleged plagiarism instances.
The evidence suggests a pattern of behavior, further damaging Megan’s credibility.
In addition to her plagiarism accusations, Megan’s actions during a visit to a Bristol charity have also come under scrutiny.
While visiting the charity, Megan suggested writing messages of hope on bananas, a concept she failed to credit to its original creator, Stacey Truman of Kingston Elementary in Virginia.
Despite later publications acknowledging Truman’s role, Megan never provided full credit during the visit, leaving doubts about her intentions.
The repeated instances of plagiarism and failure to give proper credit have led many to question Megan’s authenticity and integrity.
Critics argue that her actions paint her as disingenuous and delusional, as she continues to use other people’s words and wisdom without regard for the consequences.
It remains to be seen how Megan will address these accusations and restore her reputation in the eyes of the public.