Contrarianism for entertainment value is one thing, but both-sidesing prejudice (sexism, commentary on anti-racism efforts and anti-homophobia efforts) is another, and I wish that that had been explored more. Maybe it's harder to write about given your personal relationship - and he may well not express such views or be such a person in his personal life! - but the fact that he's used them as *tools* for entertainment purposes is really frustrating for female/otherwise marginalized fans, and disappointing to see elided in this discussion. One can stir the pot without repeating prejudices on air or twitter - doing so (even if it's as a bit) just makes it seem acceptable to be a prejudiced jerk.
Contrarianism for entertainment value is one thing, but both-sidesing prejudice (sexism, commentary on anti-racism efforts and anti-homophobia efforts) is another, and I wish that that had been explored more. Maybe it's harder to write about given your personal relationship - and he may well not express such views or be such a person in his personal life! - but the fact that he's used them as *tools* for entertainment purposes is really frustrating for female/otherwise marginalized fans, and disappointing to see elided in this discussion. One can stir the pot without repeating prejudices on air or twitter - doing so (even if it's as a bit) just makes it seem acceptable to be a prejudiced jerk.
Remember Howard Cosell? Not a ginger!