Topic: Planet Of The Apes

2 chapters across the catalog

100: Hard R
• 18:23 - 22:48

100: Hard R

Joe Rogan Controversy and the Trolling Phenomenon

The hosts examine the resurfaced clips of Joe Rogan using racial slurs, noting that the public reaction often misses the deeper issue of scientific racism. They compare the use of slurs to internet trolling, where the primary goal is to find a "trigger" and elicit a negative response. The segment emphasizes that responding emotionally to a troll is a victory for the provocateur.

76: Third Rail
• 3:32:20 - 3:43:06

76: Third Rail

Planet of the Apes Anecdote, Subhuman Comparisons

Mo Facts identifies Joe Rogan's "Planet of the Apes" anecdote—where he compared a Black neighborhood to the movie—as the most offensive part of the controversy. He explains that the "monkey" comparison is deeply triggering because it historically suggests Black people are subhuman or the "missing link" in evolution.