Joe Rogan is thrilled that a damaging slur word is back: “One of the great culture victories”
Joe Rogan, the influential and often polarizing host of The Joe Rogan Experience, has ignited a firestorm of criticism after celebrating the resurgence of the slur "r-ded" during a recent podcast episode. The UFC announcer referred to the word's return as a "victory" and credited podcasts for its revival, despite its well-documented history as a derogatory term targeting individuals with intellectual disabilities.The term, originally a medical classification, was officially replaced by "intellectual disability" in 2013 to eliminate its stigmatizing connotations. Rogan's remarks, which included a pause to express his excitement over the word's comeback, have drawn sharp criticism from disability advocates and public figures alike.Historic reveal! Trump signs order to declassify JFK, RFK, and MLK filesA clip of Rogan's comments quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), prompting actor Maureen McCormick, best known for her role as Marcia Brady on […]
