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Feb 16, 2024
Actor and writer Wil Wheaton joins Jesse and Katie to discuss controversies surrounding the use of racially loaded terms, the potential replacement of jobs by AI, and misogyny in gaming. They also delve into online personas, controversial tweets, and a disturbing incident involving Elmo and Larry David.
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- Wil Wheaton's response to Elmo's abuse sparks conversation about cancel culture and racially loaded terms.
- Controversies at W.H.Y.Y. raise questions about the station's policy on offensive language and handling of race-related issues.
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Will Wetans Response to Elmo Abuse
Will Wetan's response to the news of Elmo being abused is discussed in the episode. Elmo's abuse raised concerns and sparked a conversation about cancel culture and the use of racially loaded terms. Will Wetan, a minor Star Trek actor and avid blogger known for his social justice stance, made comments on social media criticizing the misogynistic comments made in articles about feminism. These comments received a significant amount of attention and engagement on social media.
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