• CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    So, I had no idea, but from a cursory search, I found these headlines:

    • Steven Crowder exposed himself at work
    • Steven Crowder suspended from YouTube for letting Alex Jones co-host
    • YouTube removes Steven Crowder video for violating COVID policy

    So yeah, probably we don’t need to use him in a popular meme format.

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      1 year ago

      You’re not missing out. The guy is top tier gross. But, just better to not use his meme.

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      1 year ago

      Yeah I mean I’m about as indifferent to using him in the meme as I am with the Drake meme - and I blame Drake (in part) for all the deaths at Astroworld. The meme is separate to the man.

      Except Hide The Pain Harold, he’s a dude and deserves love for being in and embracing his meme.

      • LanyrdSkynrd@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Can you elaborate on why you blame Drake for the Astroworld crush?

        I just read the whole Wikipedia article about the incident. There is definitely a lot of blame to go around based on that article, but I doesnt have much about Drake’s role in it. It seems like he was only on stage for one song, and wouldn’t have been in any position to stop the show.

        I’m not defending Drake, I’m just curious about what context I’m missing.

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          1 year ago

          He was on stage when it happened, not quite pushing for fans to riot as much as Travis but still carrying on blind while people died. He definitely had some ability to do something, being on stage.

          He’s nowhere near as guilty as Travis, but I do hold him at least partly responsible. Probably because I don’t really like him, and getting on stage with Travis didn’t endear me any more.

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    1 year ago

    Genuinely bugs me every time I see the meme. Even just referencing it feels like a tribute, but I get it’s pretty entrenched at this point.

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      1 year ago

      As far as I know, Watterson was only against merchandising of the characters. With the exception of the pissing sticker I’m sure, as long as you’re using the media in good faith I think he’d probably be okay with it? Didn’t know the man

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    1 year ago

    For real. I instinctively downvote anything with the Crowder format even when I agree with the sentiment. Thank you for your service.

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      1 year ago

      I propose replacing OG Steve with Steve Crowder, a known scumbag.