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A Guy Who Doesn't Want Kids In Pubs, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character'

A Guy Who Doesn't Want Kids In Pubs, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character'
Brian Cox had some pretty strong words for a fellow actor over the weekend.
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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.



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.


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.


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...


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.


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.


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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Comments

  1. Lee Harrington 3 weeks ago

    Digg writer claims the internet wasn't too thrilled with Cox's hot take and then presents seven commenters who were clearly quite thrilled with his withering critique.

  2. Unknown 3 weeks ago

    I bet parents enjoy you rarely interacting with their children as well.

    1. Lee Harrington 3 weeks ago

      I prefer my drinking establishments do not contain smug looking lipless slitmouths who dress like a subdued clown.


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