Joe Rogan Calls A Journalist A "Faggot"

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Luckily, BE’s own Luke Thomas had a much more level-headed take on the situation, so my mentioning the overreaction to Rogan’s comment doesn’t make me look like the guy saying its “OK.” However, that doesn’t excuse his use of the word. If a broadcaster from any other sport had said “faggot” somewhere on the internet, every blog – this one included – would be flipping its shit right now. Especially if it were directed towards a web-based journalist. So yeah, I’ve got to at least mention this.

And while Snowden obviously sensationalized the headline – something he’s good at – he also glossed over two key things:

1. Rogan’s use of the word “cunt.” While they may toss that word around with abandon in some countries, really one of the worst things you can say here.

2. Rogan’s “apology” ended with “replace it with ‘cocksucker.'” Is that also not considered a bit of a homophobic term? Its certainly not endearing and I’ve never heard a woman insulted with that word. Why not jump on that as well? Now its a pattern!

Let me end by saying, Joe Rogan is not homophobic. (Luke Thomas spoke to that) Just because someone calls someone else a “faggot,” that doesn’t mean that they’re homophobic. It sounds that way though. Especially removed from context. In this case, Joe Rogan calling someone an asshole. Isn’t that what we expect from Joe Rogan?

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