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DC's Official Podcast Host Says Lanterns Fans 'Can Choke On Their Own Tongues'
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Key Points:
- Coy Jandreau and Greg Alba, hosts of the Reel Rejects podcast, made controversial remarks about Lanterns fans, calling some commenters “idiots” and suggesting some people “shouldn’t be” alive, sparking viral reactions on X (formerly Twitter).
- The comments were in response to backlash against Alba’s video critique of the Lanterns finale, which featured the death of Hal Jordan, and included Alba labeling some critics as “morons.”
- Jandreau, who also co-hosts DC’s official podcast on HBO Max, expressed frustration with online negativity, stating he sometimes questions whether he would save someone he considers “probably an idiot,” and announced a two-week internet break.
- The clip gained significant attention online, with critics highlighting the hostility of official DC podcast hosts towards fans, amid ongoing fan backlash against Lanterns and related DC projects, including calls to boycott and low fan scores.
- Despite the controversy, the hosts encouraged civil and intelligent discussion in comments, emphasizing respect as a “bare minimum” standard.
