Newsweek, Daily Mail Create Controversy Out of Thin Air

In my humble opinion as a film critic, when someone shares on social media that “the sky appears blue,” it’s not unusual to encounter a passionate response from others who might vehemently challenge this view.

In essence, our online conversations reflect this pattern. People seem to have an opinion about everything, and they’re constantly eager to express it. Ever checked out NextDoor.com recently?

As a film critic, I’ve noticed a troubling trend where controversies are fabricated out of seemingly innocuous events. This could suggest an underlying bias within the media outlet, or it might be a desperate attempt to increase viewership. Either way, it’s disheartening to see such sensationalism in journalism.

A second article, connected to the recent “Kill Tony” Netflix special, is also linked to an earlier release of Tony Hinchcliffe’s well-known podcast. This podcast follows the distinctive structure typical of the series, which was made available for streaming this week.

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In this scenario, Hinchcliffe selects individuals from a container at random, and it’s their turn to deliver a more than one-minute comedic act on stage.

The program is frequently recorded at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership, a hotspot for free speech in Austin, Texas. Given this, it was logical that Rogan would join the celebrity discussion during the show.

It turns out a few random people on social media didn’t care for Rogan’s performance.

Stop. The. Presses!

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Newsweek took a shot at winning a Pulitzer with their article on the so-called controversy. The headline reads, “Criticism Aimed at Joe Rogan’s Appearance on ‘Kill Tony’ Show.

The opening of the story seems to downplay its significance: “Critics are voicing their opinions online about Joe Rogan’s guest spot on comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s latest Netflix comedy special.

Everything draws criticism online. See the previous “sky is blue” declaration.

The piece mentions several individuals on social media who expressed displeasure with Rogan’s look. However, further in the discussion, other people are encountered who appreciated watching Rogan on the video podcast.

In summary, Netflix recently released a new stand-up comedy show. While some people found it unappealing, many others enjoyed it. However, the low number of people who disliked it wasn’t significant enough to generate a noteworthy story.

The outlet even reached out to Team Rogan for comment.

In the initial special, Rogan made an appearance as a panelist, which subsequently led to increased screen time. This resulted in certain viewers expressing criticism about him on various social media platforms. Representatives of Rogan have been reached out to by Newsweek for comment through email.

What comment would Rogan or his team offer up? Are they serious?

newsweek found itself in an awkward situation, as the Daily Mail joined in, boldly investigating the same unimportant incident.

“Joe Rogan comes under fierce fire over appearance on Netflix comedy special”

In simpler terms, it seems the British publication may have found additional evidence supporting the nation’s polarized opinions about Rogan’s looks. The use of the word “fierce” implies a strong or intense division, suggesting a passionate stance on both sides of the debate.

Not so much.

The piece specifically highlighted four Reddit users expressing their disapproval towards Rogan’s appearance. To present a fair perspective, it also mentioned two individuals who found his work on the special acceptable.

That’s six whole people, folks. Serious stuff.

Some might call it fierce.

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2025-04-10 02:03