The MST3K mantra has a problem: it basically tells you to take a work that could potentially be the object of advanced sociopolitical commentary and turn it into me like boobs.
Now, if the original work is at the level of me like boobs, that is fine and dandy. If the original work is trying to spark sociopolitical commentary, however, that is less fine and not quite as dandy.
Not arguing for the OP's position, mind, I'm just saying that you should only use the MST3k mantra if you think that the work is "me like boobs" level .
Or if you think that your interlocutor is...
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You know what? Nevermind, carry on.