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Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

X marks spot where Will Flemming ran afoul of some mean-spirited Red Sox fans on social media

Will Flemming's optimistic X post about impending Red Sox moves provoked fan backlash when Pete Alonso signed with the Orioles instead.
#amanda-seyfried
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Fake weddings in Pakistan signal a cultural shift DW 12/12/2025

Young Pakistanis increasingly stage ceremonial 'fake weddings' that mimic traditional weddings without legal marriage or long-term family obligations.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 days ago

Internet mocks man's claim every Netflix show 'turns into gay porn'

Among those who responded to Younger's assertion that Netflix is full of "gay porn" (we can't see any) was one person who wrote, "now you know how I feel when I'm subjected to watching heterosexual couples kiss on any TV programme." To that, Younger replied: "Heterosexuality is normal. Gay isn't." Someone else added: "'Porn' is overstating it a *bit* much," to which Younger cited " Mr. Robot, S1E3" as evidence (despite the fact the Rami Malek-fronted show originally aired on USA Network during its original run from 2015-2019).
Television
Tech industry
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Wait, Did Palantir Just Make a Joke About Its CEO Doing Cocaine?

Palantir CEO Alex Karp's erratic DealBook Summit appearance and a tweet referencing 'skiing' sparked social media drug speculation and criticism over ties to ICE.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

Outraged at video of French first lady's outburst against feminist activists

France's first lady Brigitte Macron used a vulgar slur against activists who disrupted a comedian's show, triggering feminist outrage and a social media backlash.
US politics
fromConsequence
1 week ago

White House Quietly Deletes ICE Video Using Sabrina Carpenter's Music After Getting Ratioed by Pop Star

The White House deleted a post on X using Sabrina Carpenter's song to promote ICE deportations after Carpenter publicly condemned the usage.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem Faces Internet Ire After Donning Sombrero at Mexican Restaurant on Her Birthday

Kristi Noem posted a birthday video wearing a sombrero at a Mexican restaurant, sparking intense online backlash tied to her DHS role and past controversies.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I spent hours listening to Sabrina Carpenter this year. So why do I have a Spotify listening age' of 86?

Spotify's listening-age metric often misrepresents users' tastes and provokes widespread outrage, functioning as intentional rage-bait that boosts online engagement.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Raven-Symone Once Dumped Her Now-Wife Because She Wasn't "Ready To Be With A White Person"

Miranda faced intense online harassment, including death threats, after comments about Raven, prompting Raven to publicly ask followers to stop the abuse.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Feminist Queen': Iran's Supreme Leader Ruthlessly Mocked Over Tweetstorm About Women

Women are the manager of the home, not a servant for you to say, Why didn't you do this? Why didn't you do that? Why isn't the house clean?' A woman is like a flower. A flower must be cared for and protected, and she will enrich you with her color, fragrance, and qualities, he offered in one. Women are the manager of the home,
World politics
#pete-hegseth
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Sorry You're at the Kid's Table': Pete Hegseth Mocked for Raging at Mark Kelly While His Deputy Brokers Russia-Ukraine Deal

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Sorry You're at the Kid's Table': Pete Hegseth Mocked for Raging at Mark Kelly While His Deputy Brokers Russia-Ukraine Deal

Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 weeks ago

FemFresh understanding of social media questioned following Facebook debacle

Femfresh suspended its Facebook page and deleted posts after an advert backlash, and the brand's handling intensified negative publicity and community damage.
#kim-kardashian
#jeffrey-epstein
fromThe Mirror US
3 weeks ago

Fox News viewers slam 'bald-faced liar' guest Mr. Wonderful for Mamdani claims

O'Leary himself shared the Fox Business clip along with a summary of what he said, expecting "free everything." He added, "If you campaign on 'money for nothing and chicks for free,' you'd think the busses(sp) would at least be comped. Great song. Terrible policy." The businessman was referencing the song 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits, which he also brought up in the Varney & Co. interview. Varney commended O'Leary on his sarcasm, to which the Shark Tank star responded, "I'm not kidding. I want free."
US politics
#sky-sports
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

End of Racism' Author Dinesh D'Souza Receives Backlash After Rant Against Whiteys'

Dinesh D'Souza used the derogatory term "whiteys" in a social post about Vivek Ramaswamy, prompting widespread online backlash and accusations of anti-white racism.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alexander-Arnold is marginalised in Madrid but may not need a cult of Trent | Jonathan Liew

Trent Alexander-Arnold's effort to learn Spanish and show professionalism provoked online backlash that reframed personal growth as betrayal and sparked wider negativity.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Hideo Kojima Throws Cartoonist Under The Bus After Controversy

Hideo Kojima has apparently been embroiled in a slow-moving online controversy for the past week and is now trying to definitively extricate himself and his studio from the ongoing backlash. "In light of certain misunderstandings that have arisen in some media reports and on social networks, we would like to take this opportunity to accurately convey the facts," his studio announced on social media on Wednesday.
Video games
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

What the F*ck Is This?' Trump Supporters Rip President For Saying There Aren't Enough Talented People in America

President Trump's claim that the United States lacks sufficient talented people sparked swift criticism from his own supporters and Republican figures on social media.
fromAol
1 month ago

10 Times Brands Went Too Far With Their Ads And Faced The Consequences

When Pepsi released its 2017 ad featuring Kendall Jenner handing a can of soda to a police officer during a protest, the backlash was immediate and brutal. The ad was meant to convey unity and peace, but it came off as tone-deaf since it seemed to trivialize serious social justice movements like Black Lives Matter, according to .The fact that Kendall Jenner, one of the Kardashians, starred in the ad simply added fuel to the fire.
Marketing
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Principal Suggests Students Should Never Miss School for Vacation. The Internet Roasted Her

It's 2025 and I actually have parents trying to defend pulling their child out of school for vacation,
Education
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

SpudBros blasted for 'bullying' small UK business in name dispute

Viral jacket potato brand threatened legal action over a small trader's name, prompting backlash and the trader to change name while the brand denies suing.
Social media marketing
fromLe Monde.fr
1 month ago

'BHV has muddled its own narrative by associating with Shein'

Partnership with Shein damaged BHV Marais's reputation by exposing a values disconnect, prompting partner withdrawals, employee strikes, and intense social media backlash.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

People are dragging JPMorgan's new HQ online

"Congratulations JPMorgan on the opening of your new headquarters!" billionaire Michael Dell posted on X last week, alongside a photo of what seems to be a trading floor in the new office. The image features row upon row of his company's monitors in four-screen setups, duplicated as far as the eye can see. Less than a week later, and the post has more than 17 million views. But maybe not for good reasons.
Business
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Nancy Mace, who often touted her vote for marriage equality, now says, 'Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve'

Nancy Mace posted "Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve," signaling a reversal from prior support for marriage equality and prompting widespread outrage.
National Football League
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Miami Dolphins RB Coach Ripped for Screaming at Player After Bogus Penalty Call

Miami Dolphins running backs coach Eric Studesville publicly berated rookie Ollie Gordon II after a penalty was called, drawing heavy online criticism.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Scott Bessent Mocked by Left for Saying He Feels the Pain' of Soybean Farmers Because He is One: Net Worth is Over $500 Million'

ABC News's Martha Raddatz asked Bessent Sunday about the plight of farmers facing Chinese boycotts on American soybeans due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. American farmers have really suffered, Raddatz said Sunday. Do you see a real light at the end of the tunnel there, they may allow soybeans again? Martha, in case you don't know it, I'm actually a soybean farmer, so I have felt this pain too, Bessent answered.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Kristen Bell Turns Off the Comments

Happy 12th anniversary to the man who once said to me: I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I'm heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would," Bell wrote in a post on Saturday.
Television
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips took key missed sack to heart, touches on trade rumors

"It's definitely hard," Phillips said at his locker Wednesday. "That's something where it's disappointing as hell, and I'd do anything to have that back. But you can't do anything about the past, so the only thing that would be worse than that play itself is to let that linger and let that keep me from being present and getting better."
National Football League
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

This gay teacher was doxxed by MAGA for opposing fascism. He's not backing down. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher faced intense online harassment after posting a "Fascists Fear Teachers" sign, prompting him to go private and highlighting risks to queer educators.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Pam Bondi said matching protest signs prove antifa is real. It didn't go well for her. - LGBTQ Nation

Pam Bondi asserted that antifa is a funded, organized criminal group based on matching protest signs, prompting social-media ridicule pointing to matching MAGA signs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stupidest Thing I've Ever Seen': GOP Congresswoman Roasted for Touting Russian Propaganda on JFK Assassination

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna will publish Russian-provided JFK assassination documents, drawing widespread ridicule and accusations of promoting foreign propaganda.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Critics Bash Him for Chuckling About His Own Shooting at Slain Pal Charlie Kirk's Medal Ceremony

President Trump joked about surviving a gunshot while awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, sparking widespread condemnation and social media backlash.
Humor
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Bill Burr Blames Bots for Stoking Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival Outrage

Bill Burr defended his Riyadh performance, blamed bots for backlash, criticized fellow comedians and compared U.S. free-speech trends to Saudi Arabia.
Media industry
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

I can't believe Disney promoted this terrifying AI Mickey Mouse

Disney promoted a sponsored YouTube thumbnail featuring AI-generated Mickey Mouse imagery, prompting fan backlash over inconsistent character protection and perceived corporate use of AI art.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Chicago woman smearing dog poop on Trump-themed Cybertruck caught on camera

A woman allegedly smeared dog feces on an American flag-wrapped, Trump-signed Cybertruck; footage circulated online, sparking identification efforts and social-media backlash against a local dog daycare.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Joe Rogan Shocked by Americans Cheering' Murder of Charlie Kirk: What the F*ck Is Wrong With Us?'

Many Americans celebrated Charlie Kirk's murder, shocking Joe Rogan and prompting condemnation of social-media revelry and public celebration of gun violence.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
2 months ago

We do not have a #BayernKaren...repeat, we do not have a #BayernKaren

A miscommunication over Michael Olise giving a child his jacket led to online outrage but Bayern compensated the child; Bayern routed Werder Bremen 4-0.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Preachers who predicted Rapture try to explain why nothing happened

A predicted Rapture on September 23 by Pastor Joshua Mhlakela did not occur, prompting online backlash and visible losses among convinced followers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Keith Olbermann Blasted for Kirk 'Burn in Hell' Comment

Keith Olbermann attacked Charlie Kirk on social media days after Kirk's death, calling for Sinclair to 'burn in hell,' prompting widespread backlash.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Chicago Sky have mismanaged, undervalued and fumbled the Angel Reese situation

As a player, those lofty hopes have panned out: she is already a two-time All-Star and has led the league in rebounds in both her WNBA seasons. As a teammate, things aren't so smooth. The Sky were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs last season. This time around they finished with the joint-worst record in the entire WNBA, alongside the Dallas Wings.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Cards' Murray sorry for post with Vick jersey, dog

Murray took down the Instagram post from Tuesday after seeing blowback online and expressed empathy to those who took offense to the post. "In no way, shape or form do I condone animal cruelty or dog fighting," Murray said during his weekly news conference. Murray said he wore the jersey, which he sported before Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, because he grew up admiring Vick. Murray has two American Pit Bull Terriers, named Swoosh and Trunks. He posed with Trunks for the Instagram post.
National Football League
fromFortune
2 months ago

Social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death are baffling companies and exposing a bigger problem in American business | Fortune

Matthew Dowd, a political analyst for MSNBC, was the first high-profile personality to suffer consequences for commenting on Charlie Kirk's shooting in Utah last week: During a broadcast following Kirk's murder in front of students gathered at Utah Valley University, Dowd referenced some of the controversial statements Kirk, a strident conservative activist and MAGA supporter, had made in the past. "Hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions," Dowd said. "You can't stop with these sort of awful thoughts you have and then saying these awful words and then not expect awful actions to take place." MSNBC apologized for the comments and fired Dowd almost immediately.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Krystal Ball: Tyler Robinson Not as Handsome as Mangione

Alleged killers' potential to inspire cult followings can be influenced by physical attractiveness, and rapid FBI action may reduce the risk of a cult of personality forming.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Craig McLachlan withdraws from Cluedo production after backlash over casting

Craig McLachlan withdrew from the Australian Cluedo production after backlash over past sexual-misconduct allegations and to prevent cast, family, and friends from being targeted.
#charlie-kirk
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Wajahat Ali Torched for Shocking Take On Charlie Kirk Widow

Erika Kirk is using her husband's death to promote Kirk's vehicle of hate, Turning Points USA, Ali, a podcaster and former New York Times contributing op-ed writer, posted to X on Friday. Fascinating to watch this right now. Erika Kirk is using her husband's death to promote Kirk's vehicle of hate, Turning Points USA. Fascinating to watch this right now. Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) September 13, 2025
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Over thirty people nationwide faced firing, investigations, or calls to resign over social media posts criticizing Charlie Kirk or expressing schadenfreude about his assassination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

WSJ Blasted for Inaccurately Reporting Charlie Kirk Shooter Had Transgender' Writing on Bullets

The Wall Street Journal prematurely reported that bullets from Charlie Kirk's shooting were engraved with pro-transgender messages, based on a preliminary ATF report later clarified.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Sick F*ck': George Conway Put on Blast for Making Nazi Comparison to Charlie Kirk Assassination

Horst Wessel, 1907-1930, wrote Conway on X Thursday, linking to Wessel's Wikipedia page. Wessel was a Nazi Storm Trooper who was killed by Communists in Berlin in 1930. After Wessel's death, Joseph Goebbels turned him into a martyr of the Nazi cause. Horst Wessel Lied [Song] became the anthem of the Nazi Party, and then the co-national anthem of Germany itself under Adolf Hitler's rule.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Republican Rabbi Uses Charlie Kirk Killing To Raise Money for Himself: We Urgently Need to Raise Funds'

For years, he has stood boldly for Israel and the Jewish peopleyet he has been physically assaulted in Vienna, Miami, Sydney, and even in Times Square. He continued, The dangers are real, and they only continue to grow.
US politics
#cracker-barrel
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

A Woman's Lunch That Her Husband Packed For Her Is Going Viral

So, I forgot my lunch today, and I asked my husband to bring me lunch. So let's do an unboxing! Because clearly it's a little full. I just have a feeling this is going to be really good," she prefaces before going through the contents, which were as follows: a full package of Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies an almost empty bag of Dot's pretzels an apple ("Gotta stay healthy!") an entire package of Pringle-like chips another bag of cookies
Relationships
Books
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why today's publishers fear Goodreads more than government

Social media-driven reader backlash can force publishers and writers to cancel, delay, or revise books over perceived racism, political coding, or cultural insensitivity.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Urban Revivo faces accusations of copying independent artist's illustrations

Her vibrant 2D illustrations appear daily alongside the The New York Times' Strands Sidekick feature and have also featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Anorak Magazine. Celine made a post on Instagram showing items of clothing sold by Urban Revivo that appear to feature images heavily inspired by her own illustrations. Specifically, designers appeared to have taken liberal inspiration from the artist's illustrations of a heart and a bird with skeletons way back in 2021.
Intellectual property law
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters

Taco Bell is reconsidering voice AI for US drive-throughs after widespread errors, social media backlash, and operational challenges, sometimes preferring human staff when busy.
World news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Ciara Kelly: The backlash to U2's statement illustrates that the woke are more interested in gatekeeping than truly supporting the people of Palestine

Public backlash punished U2 for expressing a balanced view on Gaza that condemned Hamas and criticized Israeli actions, showing intolerance for nuance.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

From gas stations to a controversial logo change: The history of Cracker Barrel in photos

For decades, Cracker Barrel's logo included an overall-clad man with his arm on one of the namesake barrels. This year, the restaurant chain decided to change it. Following the change, social media users revolted, and the company's stock price dropped. It's not the company's first controversy. Founded decades ago as a roadside stop for sit-down meals, the restaurant and general store chain has endured protests, discrimination lawsuits, and trademark infringement claims.
Food & drink
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Elon Musk Fans Are Brutally Mocking Him for Incessantly "Gooning to AI Anime"

Elon Musk and xAI shifted focus toward hypersexualized anime chatbots, prompting ridicule from followers and controversy over the startup's priorities.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australian breakdancer Raygun is lampooned in a new musical but the Olympics fiasco was no comedy | Lyndsey Winship

Rachael Gunn (B-girl Raygun) faced ongoing public and theatrical ridicule after scoring nul points for Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Social justice
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why are people mad at E.l.f. Beauty? The Matt Rife controversy, explained

E.l.f. Beauty's new ad campaign featuring comedian Matt Rife has sparked significant backlash due to Rife's past controversial remarks.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Matt Rife's Makeup Ad Is Facing Major Backlash Because Of His Past Jokes About Domestic Abuse

The ad campaign by e.l.f. featuring comedian Matt Rife faced backlash due to his past jokes about domestic violence, prompting critical comments from viewers, including beauty influencers.
Women
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Born in the USA: Is American Eagle really using whiteness to sell jeans?

American Eagle's new campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney faced backlash for alleged eugenics implications in its marketing slogan.
Arsenal
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Rice on Madueke backlash: He'll shock everyone

Declan Rice supports Noni Madueke against social media backlash, asserting he will prove his quality at Arsenal this season.
fromHuffPost
4 months ago

Trump Commerce Secretary Flamed For 'Out Of Touch' Tequila Video

Lutnick unveiled a $1,200 bottle of tequila in a video, leading to criticism over his wealthy lifestyle amid economic challenges facing many Americans.
US politics
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Owner of famed SF restaurant defends Trump hat after public backlash

Swan Oyster Depot faces backlash and 1-star reviews after a social media post suggested support for Donald Trump.
US politics
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Storied Bay Area venture firm stays completely silent on partner's controversy

Shaun Maguire's controversial remarks on social media have sparked backlash and concerns about Sequoia Capital's future and its political neutrality.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Profane response to an anti-Trump journalist costs Long Beach City College football coach his job

Peabody's direct message read, 'You're done you sorry fascist scumbag, hope you get held accountable for the bulls- that you spread. Justice is in the horizon kiddo.'
Los Angeles
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Michele Tafoya Shows Off a Note of Praise She Claims She Got from a Flight Attendant Only She Posted the Exact Same Note Two Years Ago

Michele Tafoya faced backlash for reposting an old note from a flight attendant as if it were new.
Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

The Ozempic boom and new obsession with thinness are threatening body positivity

Novo Nordisk's campaign on obesity has sparked controversy regarding societal perceptions of obesity and its relationship with body positivity.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Cultural Suicide': MAGA Goes Wild With Shock Attacks On Zohran Mamdani's Background

MAGA leaders and influencers targeted Zohran Mamdani's identity after his Democratic primary win for NYC mayor, fueling backlash against his Muslim background.
UK news
fromVulture
6 months ago

Love Island's Yulissa Escobar Apologizes for 'Ignorantly' Using Racial Slur

Yulissa Escobar was removed from Love Island USA due to past use of racial slurs, leading to public backlash and an apology.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Alex Soros blasted for condemning shooting of Israelis while funding anti-Israel groups

Alex Soros' condemnation of the murders of Israeli staffers is criticized due to his funding of anti-Israel groups.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Sydney Sweeney blasted for Met Gala fashion misstep: 'She's not on theme'

Sydney Sweeney faces backlash for perceived tone-deafness regarding the Met Gala's theme, referencing a white actress instead of celebrating Black culture.
Beer
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Arizona bar ripped for calling underage drinking raid "our 9/11" - and advertising a 'disgusting' tee shirt referencing the attacks

Tempe Tavern faced backlash for comparing an underage drinking bust to 9/11 and advertising controversial merchandise.
Black Lives Matter
fromDallas Weekly
7 months ago

Atlanta's 2819 Church: Controversy Surrounds Pastor's Comments - Dallas Weekly

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's sermon urging respect for authority sparked intense backlash, prompting discussions on police violence against compliant Black individuals.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Bride 'bullied' after wearing 'trashy' black bra with white wedding dress

Basak faced online backlash for wearing a black bra with her wedding dress, leaving her feeling bullied and surprised by the negativity.
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