• @CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.world
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    11311 months ago

    So, I had no idea, but from a cursory search, I found these headlines:

    • Steven Crowder exposed himself at work
    • Steven Crowder suspended from YouTube for letting Alex Jones co-host
    • YouTube removes Steven Crowder video for violating COVID policy

    So yeah, probably we don’t need to use him in a popular meme format.

  • 001100 010010
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    11 months ago

    Who’s steven crowder?

    Edit: Oh, its that change my mind meme template. I didn’t even know his name lol

    • @bentsea@lemm.ee
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      1911 months ago

      You’re not missing out. The guy is top tier gross. But, just better to not use his meme.

    • TWeaK
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      1311 months ago

      Yeah I mean I’m about as indifferent to using him in the meme as I am with the Drake meme - and I blame Drake (in part) for all the deaths at Astroworld. The meme is separate to the man.

      Except Hide The Pain Harold, he’s a dude and deserves love for being in and embracing his meme.

      • @LanyrdSkynrd@lemmy.world
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        311 months ago

        Can you elaborate on why you blame Drake for the Astroworld crush?

        I just read the whole Wikipedia article about the incident. There is definitely a lot of blame to go around based on that article, but I doesnt have much about Drake’s role in it. It seems like he was only on stage for one song, and wouldn’t have been in any position to stop the show.

        I’m not defending Drake, I’m just curious about what context I’m missing.

        • TWeaK
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          111 months ago

          He was on stage when it happened, not quite pushing for fans to riot as much as Travis but still carrying on blind while people died. He definitely had some ability to do something, being on stage.

          He’s nowhere near as guilty as Travis, but I do hold him at least partly responsible. Probably because I don’t really like him, and getting on stage with Travis didn’t endear me any more.

        • @Egg_In_Question
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          411 months ago

          Drake the music artist. Commonly used in the template with somebody saying no to one thing but yes to another to put it simply.

  • Ech
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    2011 months ago

    Genuinely bugs me every time I see the meme. Even just referencing it feels like a tribute, but I get it’s pretty entrenched at this point.

    • @Bristlecone@lemmy.world
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      211 months ago

      As far as I know, Watterson was only against merchandising of the characters. With the exception of the pissing sticker I’m sure, as long as you’re using the media in good faith I think he’d probably be okay with it? Didn’t know the man

  • The Cuuuuube
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    911 months ago

    I feel similar about Drake memes. Not as strongly, mind you, but I still feel it

  • DMmeYourNudes
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    911 months ago

    if we can turn hitler into a meme, we can turn him into a meme.

  • @Maturin@sh.itjust.works
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    911 months ago

    For real. I instinctively downvote anything with the Crowder format even when I agree with the sentiment. Thank you for your service.

    • Bipta
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      711 months ago

      I had no idea it was Crowder but I’ll probably do the same now.

  • Programmer Belch
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    411 months ago

    I prefer knowing Steve Crowder as the clueless meme guy, it takes some of his credibility away

    • Ech
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      311 months ago

      I propose replacing OG Steve with Steve Crowder, a known scumbag.

  • Venia Silente
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    311 months ago

    .webp

    You lost me at adopting this meme format right there. At least Steven Crowder is in good ol’ 80% compression JPG.