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A Guy Who Doesn't Want Kids In Pubs, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character'
Every day, somebody says or does something that earns them the scorn of the internet. Here at Digg, as part of our mission to curate what the internet is talking about right now, we rounded up the main characters on X from this past week and held them accountable for their actions.
Each day on twitter there is one main character. The goal is to never be it
— maple cocaine (@maplecocaine) January 3, 2019
This week, we've got Brian Cox lashing out at Joaquin Phoenix, a creepy comment from a sports journalist and a debate over whether children belong in pubs or not.
Wednesday
Brian Cox
The character: Brian Cox, renowned actor, massive hater
The plot: Over the weekend, "Succession" actor Brian Cox spoke at a history festival in the UK. According to British newspaper The Standard, Cox took the opportunity to launch into a tirade against a bunch of things that have been bugging him. For example, he's threatening to leave the US if Trump wins in November (but that's not all that shocking, honestly) and thinks that method acting is "all bollocks." Much more confusing, though, was his attempt to dunk on Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon.
Brian Cox says Joaquin Phoenix was “truly terrible” in ‘NAPOLEON’
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 17, 2024
“I think it’s totally his fault. I would have played it a lot better… I think he’s well named. Joaquin…whackeen... whacky. It’s a sort of whacky performance”
(Source: https://t.co/2ATVTfklr3) pic.twitter.com/ad4QPDgFQd
The repercussion: The internet wasn't too thrilled with his hot take, and immediately began comparing the quotes to Cox's character in "Succession." However, we have to give him credit for the gallons of haterade he has been able to chug daily for decades. It's impressive.
Damn, dude really was just playing himself in Succession.
— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar) April 17, 2024
Guy with the last name Cox making fun of what another guy's name sounds like https://t.co/RaK0Cr5acj
— josh (oldfriend99) (@oldfriend99) April 17, 2024
This sounds exactly like something Bette Davis would say while chain-smoking during an interview, so unfortunately I do have to stan https://t.co/vtA7rKDyXF
— Emmy Potter (@emmylanepotter) April 17, 2024
Later he said… pic.twitter.com/ENKcLZMVXx
— Eric Pellinen (@EricPellinen) April 17, 2024
Trump voice: “they call him Whacky Joaquin”
— Scott (@sbwnhtx) April 18, 2024
this guy is an olympic level hater i have to respect the commitment when it’s not directed at jeremy strong https://t.co/KZYUH0Ht6w
— jay (@kendallhosseini) April 17, 2024
Nobody :
— Heath (@LeastHesFunny_) April 18, 2024
Brian Cox Watching Joaquin Phoenix Scenes In NAPOLEON : https://t.co/9GJTvlWEkh pic.twitter.com/wiHmfwCMdl
he takes being a hater so serious… my goodness 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/jgo8fCx9HI pic.twitter.com/2yFU6AaD6r
— cowboy whit (@skymidala) April 17, 2024
Grant Brunner
Wednesday
Gregg Doyel
The character: Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star sports columnist, giant creep
The plot: During newly minted WNBA athlete Caitlin Clark's introductory press conference for the Indiana Fever, one encounter managed to be memorable for the worst reason.
Gregg Doyel, an Indianapolis Star sports columnist, did the heart hands at Clark — which was fine, it's a gesture the player is known for doing. Then, he said, "I like that you're here" which is also probably fine. But then he had to go and add this final comment...
Reporter: 🫶
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark: "You like that?"
Reporter: "I like that you're here."
Caitlin: "Yeah, I do that at my family after every game.”
Reporter: "Start doing it to me and we'll get along just fine."
Caitlin: 😳
(via @IndianaFever / YT)pic.twitter.com/BBjU881K7a
The repercussion: Gross behavior. Unacceptable. Athletes aren't going to date you; just do your job and ask journalistic questions! He should have his press credentials stripped; it's just horribly unprofessional and creepy to flirt with a 22-year-old before her first WNBA game — and X users rightfully lit him up. I personally hope he gets fired for this, because it has been a pattern of his for quite some time, and people have the tweets to prove it.
Gregg Doyel. pic.twitter.com/pNUn8Ink0N
— playoff paint (@nba_paint) April 17, 2024
How do you think it would go over if u did this to Victor Wembanyama?
— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) April 17, 2024
Do that to me and we’ll get along just fine….you guys….TF? https://t.co/hEVkWq2eH0
This sounds like a hack Hollywood screenwriter’s idea of a sportswriter’s cool banter. Written in 1971. https://t.co/HZR4CHy8s4
— Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) April 17, 2024
Sometimes life isn't hard. If, for example, as a professional, ethical, impartial reporter it would not occur to you make a heart at, say, Victor Wembanyama, don't make one at Caitlin Clark.
— Dana O'Neil (@DanaONeilWriter) April 17, 2024
Just remember: this male reporter was comfortable enough to say this to a 22 year old celebrity, in front of all his peers, during a live press conference, AS PART OF HIS JOB HE GETS PAID FOR.
— Emily Bloch (@emdrums) April 17, 2024
& we wonder why so few women are in sports journalism or journalism leadership roles? https://t.co/lz85WIfLzB
Breaking news: guy who acted creepy is actually a creep. @GreggDoyelStar’s past tweets tell a pretty clear story. pic.twitter.com/sE2Zaid4Qr
— Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) April 18, 2024
If “where’s my hug at” was a basketball reporter
— NBA Trade Finder (@NBATradeFinder) April 17, 2024
Gross behavior. Hope his creds are yanked.
— Mat Smith (@RealMatSmith) April 17, 2024
Jared Russo
Sunday
Kyle
The character: Kyle, pub-goer, discourse-starter
The plot: The debate over whether or not kids should be allowed in pubs isn't a new one, but it got renewed attention this week after X user Kyle posted "Found my new local," along with a photo of a pub sign that reads "Dog friendly, child-free."
The repercussion: As with every time the "children in pubs" discourse arises, opinions on Kyle's post were mixed. Some people wholeheartedly agreed that such establishments should be entirely child-free, while others argued that a ban on kids effectively bans many women too, and that not wanting to be around other people's children is just plain sad.
shit like this makes me feel so insane like why are we banning parents (women in particular) from public spaces!!! your dog doesn't want to go to a pub or restaurant!!! https://t.co/Xz1Dnns5YU
— bethany (@kimwexlcrs) April 14, 2024
The prevalence of so many people believing they shouldn’t have to be bothered by the presence or sight of other people’s children is a symptom of atomisation and social decay https://t.co/vJ8yzIYBIq
— Eoin Daly (@eoinmauricedaly) April 15, 2024
i will take a child over a literal animal in a food establishment any day any hour any minute https://t.co/h2CczcJi5A
— sippin on that 🇵🇸 (@vivafalastin) April 15, 2024
people that are wound up by this are the entitled kind of parents no one can be arsed with.
— 𝑆𝐼𝐴𝑁 𝑇𝐻𝑌𝑀𝐸𝑆 🫧 (@SianThymes) April 15, 2024
act like they're the first people to have kids, demand more from people in service without gratitude & leave places an absolute state while disrupting everyone round them with noisy ipads https://t.co/gM82gmt9UW
God the replies to this. It’s really not that deep - if your child is that gasping for a pint surely you can take them to one of the many pubs which do allow families? https://t.co/opz9XnzMPz
— G (@ByrneBook) April 15, 2024
The thing about this to me isn't just having a place without children (we already have those), it's the assertion that dogs are more welcome than the most vulnerable class of humans, who 97% of the time are out with women. https://t.co/idCDhW0rea
— Kathleen 🌿🌲 (@mossgatherer_) April 15, 2024
I try not be the kind of guy who speaks in catastrophic terms about cultural shifts bit I feel we (middle class well educated millenial taste makers) are failing a massive societal test of some kind https://t.co/Aunuj69eoK
— flargo (@sorkincel) April 15, 2024
not exactly dog friendly if there’s nothing for my xl bully to eat https://t.co/TZodYB6F6g
— Ed (@ted_pen) April 15, 2024
The way some of you hate children with a passion is very much not normal, and I’ll stand by that! https://t.co/mKCtWwXR0v
— Ash (@theashrb) April 15, 2024
my only contribution to the kids in pubs discourse is if you try and stop my son he'll put you in the ground https://t.co/bIHhtfMpcu
— The author, Séamas O'Reilly (@shockproofbeats) April 16, 2024
Darcy Jimenez
Read the previous edition of our One Main Character column, which featured Clint Eastwood's unhinged selfie, Kelsey Plum's popcorn eating, an ex-soccer player questioning the weather, a couple's Notion-managed marriage and a man being tracked down after allegedly ghosting his pregnant wife.
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