All articles tagged with #trolling
UFC fighter Josh Hokit sparked a controversy after winning UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn by yelling that Michelle Obama is a man. While he later shared an Instagram Story that appeared to show an apology and a $50,000 donation to the Obama Foundation, a Community Note labeled the post false and indicated Hokit did not apologize, instead doubling down and signaling the post was likely trolling.
SNL’s BAFTA-timed Tourette’s sketch drew swift backlash from Tourette’s Action, which called mocking a disability “unacceptable,” and urged kindness and education after online trolling and misrepresentation of tics. The charity criticized the ongoing harm to people with Tourette’s, while BAFTA and the BBC faced criticism for not censoring a slur during the ceremony. The YouTube clip, which features sketches of figures linked to controversy, clocked nearly a million views in a day, fueling a broader debate about the portrayal of disabilities in comedy.
Jordon Hudson wore an 'Orchids of Asia Day Spa' shirt to a Duke–North Carolina game to mock Patriots owner Robert Kraft, continuing a feud with Bill Belichick. The jab follows her previous taunts of the Falcons and comes as Kraft recently complimented Belichick while talk of Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub adds fuel to the ongoing Patroits–Kraft/Belichick tensions.
Jena Sims, wife of Brooks Koepka, fired back at a social-media troll who questioned how Koepka allows her to be online, replying with a bikini-photo screenshot captioned 'I found one that doesn’t require permission.' Sims had posted a bikini-reel about ending Dry January as Koepka returned to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV. The couple, married since 2022, welcomed a child in 2023 and remain active in golf and media ventures.
Comedy writer Toby Morton bought domain names related to 'TrumpKennedyCenter' to satirize President Trump's attempt to rename the Kennedy Center, reflecting the absurdity of political ego and cultural institutions being used for personal branding.
Donald Trump made a boastful comment during a 60 Minutes interview claiming he's 'better looking' than NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, which went viral and sparked social media mockery, amid his support for Andrew Cuomo and remarks calling Mamdani a 'communist.'
Howard Stern returned to SiriusXM after a prank suggesting he was leaving, without announcing a new contract, amid ongoing discussions about his future with the company. Despite declining subscriber numbers, Stern remains a key figure for SiriusXM, which values his influence and legacy.
Howard Stern returned to SiriusXM after a prank where he pretended to leave, fueling speculation about his departure, but it was revealed to be a stunt; he has not announced a new contract, and his current deal runs through 2025.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is mocking former President Trump by selling satirical merchandise, including hats and Bibles, through his campaign store, continuing a strategy of political trolling and satire against Trump.
Kid Rock was triggered and responded angrily after a fake AI-generated image from Gavin Newsom’s press account falsely claimed he endorsed the governor, continuing a trend of political trolling and satire from Newsom’s team that has upset right-wing figures and celebrities alike.
California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Kid Rock on social media with AI-generated images and captions, prompting Kid Rock to respond with a dismissive comment, amid ongoing political and social media exchanges involving other figures like Trump and Tucker Carlson.
Willow Smith posted a crying selfie with a provocative caption, sparking concern among fans who thought she was in distress, but she later claimed it was a joke. The incident raised questions about her mental health and family environment, with some critics criticizing her parents' parenting. Willow has previously discussed her sexuality and relationship style, adding context to her public persona.
South Park's social media avatars have been changed to Kristi Noem's face as part of the show's ongoing satirical attack on her and the US government, highlighting the effectiveness of internet trolling and the show's provocative style.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, despite being injured, was seen trolling Kelsey Plum during the WNBA three-point contest by waving Fever apparel in her face, but the two shared a friendly moment, highlighting mutual respect. Sabrina Ionescu won the contest with a high score, while Clark cheered on her teammate Lexie Hull.
Tom Aspinall and Craig Jones mocked Jon Jones on social media with videos parodying his recent antics, prompting Jones to respond with a dismissive comment, highlighting ongoing playful banter rather than an imminent fight.