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Shitpost Sunday: Ryan Reynolds being the awful human being he is

Credit to @assholemedia

Here is an AI summary of the key themes and moments highlighted in the compilation:

Crude and Inappropriate Jokes: The compilation strings together multiple instances from late-night appearances, panels, and interviews where Reynolds makes edgy or crude jokes. This includes him joking about taking pictures of his genitals, remarking that the back of someone's head looks like a penis, and quipping that he would use his wife (Blake Lively) as a "human shield" if they were ever under attack.

Awkward Media Interactions: The video highlights moments where his humor appears to cross a line, including a specific red carpet clip captioned, "Ryan Reynolds bringing up sex to a female reporter when asked about kids."

The Justin Baldoni Feud Connection: Towards the end of the video, it shows a recent clip of Reynolds talking about his movie Deadpool & Wolverine. In the clip, Reynolds talks about how much he enjoyed killing off the character "Nicepool" because, even though the character projected a "wonderful" nice-guy image, he was actually terrible. A text overlay explicitly asks,

"Is Ryan Reynolds referring to Justin Baldoni? " Overall: The video acts as a hit-piece compilation. It uses years of Reynolds' sarcastic, boundary-pushing jokes to build a narrative that he is genuinely arrogant and inappropriate, culminating in the suggestion that he is using his movie press tours to take veiled, malicious shots at Justin Baldoni amidst the ongoing lawsuit and leaked document controversy involving his wife

u/Ok_Gur_356 — 3 days ago
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“Victimhood as Identity" – How white feminism and the victim complex uphold systemic harm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6FpfgcROQs

Here is a breakdown of the main points from the video:

The Spark - Misinformation and Deflection: The video begins by criticizing a lawyer who has been covering the Blake Lively case. The creator accuses this lawyer of using her bar license to spread rampant misinformation regarding the rules of evidence and litigation [00:07]. Whenever people try to correct this misinformation, the lawyer immediately deflects by claiming she is being "harassed" [00:42].

The Problem with "White Feminism": The creator argues that this lawyer's behavior is rooted in "white feminism"—specifically the decision that women can only be victims [00:57]. This refusal to look at facts leads them to blindly support figures like Blake Lively, ignoring alleged evidence of fake allegations and racist behavior on set, simply because they refuse to see the immense power these celebrities hold [01:36].

The Tie to White Supremacy Culture: The creator points out a dangerous historical narrative: white supremacy culture teaches white women that they are perpetual victims who need "saving"—often from brown or black men [02:16]. This exact victimhood narrative is what leads to real-world harm, such as white women unnecessarily calling the police on innocent neighbors [02:35].

The Takeaway - Recognize Your Power: The creator makes a clear distinction: you can simultaneously be a victim of systemic misogyny while also holding immense power and privilege within the system [03:04].

Final Quote: "Stop making your identity your victimhood because you have power, use it" [03:20].

TL;DR: The creator calls out a social media lawyer for spreading misinformation about the Blake Lively controversy. She uses this as a jumping-off point to discuss how "white feminism" encourages white women to make victimhood their entire identity, which ultimately upholds white supremacy and prevents them from recognizing their own systemic power.

u/Ok_Gur_356 — 11 days ago
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PR Expert Breakdown: Why Justin Baldoni's Instagram Video was a Masterclass in Crisis Management

TL;DR: Crisis manager Molly McPherson analyzes Justin and Emily Baldoni's recent Instagram video addressing the fallout from the Blake Lively feud. She argues the video was highly calculated but worked precisely because it looked unstrategic. By utilizing their "owned channel" (Instagram), leaning into casual optics, and leading with the virtuous message of "gratitude," Baldoni scored a massive 60.7% positive sentiment rating in the media.

Move #1: Using an "Owned Channel" [08:02]
Instead of going to People Magazine or using a high-profile publicist (tactics frequently used by the opposing side of this feud), Justin posted directly to his own Instagram account. McPherson notes that when you fight on a third-party platform or in Facebook groups, you're battling an algorithm you can't control. By using an owned channel, Baldoni got a huge, organic boost and controlled the exact narrative.

Move #2: Casual, Unrehearsed Optics [06:19]
Before you even hit play, the video's aesthetic does a lot of the heavy lifting. Justin is sitting at home in a basic army green t-shirt, and Emily looks "elevated casual." The phone is simply propped up, making the entire setup feel extremely raw and organic rather than a heavily manufactured Hollywood PR statement.

Move #3: The "Family Deployment" [18:38]
In public relations, when your reputation takes a hit, you deploy someone close to you to carry the credibility. In this scenario, Emily was brought in to deliver the video's core message of gratitude and subtly push back against the "injustice" of the situation. McPherson notes that partners carry a lot of credibility in these moments (and contrasts it with Blake Lively's attempt to use Taylor Swift as her own "deployment").

Move #4: Strategic Timing [28:29]
The Baldonis posted the video right after the July 4th weekend, directly following a heavily publicized Taylor Swift wedding that Blake and Ryan notably didn't attend (giving them a bad PR week). As the internet was moving on from the wedding news cycle, Justin dropped the video, perfectly filling the entertainment news void and maximizing visibility.

The Data Proves It Worked [26:59]
McPherson shares analytics showing that out of hundreds of articles written about the video, 60.7% had a positive sentiment towards Baldoni, with only 7.2% negative. In the word clouds of these media stories, "Justin Baldoni" finally took the center spot instead of "Blake Lively."

The Everyday Life Lesson [34:08]
Even if you aren't a celebrity, McPherson says the rule applies: if people are spreading rumors or attacking you online, do not jump into the lion's den to fight back. Retreat to your own space, avoid trying to correct strangers on the internet, and offer a virtuous response (like gratitude) instead of screaming about injustice.

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u/Ok_Gur_356 — 1 month ago
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Keep the Change: Why the Lively-Reynolds Legal ‘Victory’ is a Financial Illusion

So, the gavel has finally dropped, and the internet is buzzing about Blake Lively’s latest "victory." But if you actually look at the court filings, you’ll see the reality is a complete wash.

After nearly two years of high-profile legal posturing, the judge has ordered legal fees to be covered—which, let’s be real, is just a fancy way of saying the lawyers are the only ones getting a paycheck. Lively didn’t walk away with a massive settlement, and she certainly didn’t get the punitive damages she was chasing. She effectively burned through mountains of cash and resources just to have the court acknowledge she shouldn't have been on the hook for someone else's legal bill. If this is a "win," I’d hate to see the loss.

It’s almost comedic when you realize that while this entire saga unfolded, the practical reality of home renovations and contractor payments clearly took a backseat to the legal ones. You’d think with all the talk of "billionaire" status surrounding the Reynolds-Lively household, covering basic construction costs would be a rounding error. But apparently, when you're busy funding a multi-year legal war, the mundane reality of paying the people who actually build your house seems to lose its priority.

And speaking of those "billionaire" headlines? It’s cute how we keep throwing that word around. When you look past the PR, the actual numbers suggest a reality that’s a lot more... pedestrian. Perhaps Ryan Reynolds should worry less about "digital warfare" and more about the fact that his bank account—while clearly healthy—isn't quite the infinite well the press makes it out to be.

At the end of the day, with the legal fees eating up the "winnings" and the public posturing falling flat, Steve Sarowitz is likely sitting on the sidelines watching this all burn, probably whispering the only logical conclusion to this entire mess: "Keep the change."

Disclaimer: This post reflects my personal opinions and observations regarding these public proceedings. To ensure I could articulate these thoughts effectively in a different language, I utilized AI to assist in structuring and refining the tone and delivery. The perspectives shared here remain entirely my own.

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u/Ok_Gur_356 — 2 months ago
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The "Tiny Violin" Texts: How Taylor Swift and Blake Lively Weaponized the Speak Your Truth Act

(Disclaimer: The Original Poster used AI to assist in translating and sharpening this text due to a language barrier, ensuring the intensity of the critique is not lost in translation. The message, however, is entirely human.)

Corporate feminism has reached its final, grotesque form. We are no longer just watching the ultra-rich sell us branded empowerment; we are watching them cannibalize the very laws built to keep actual survivors alive.

The Gentrification of Justice

California Civil Code § 47.1—the "Speak Your Truth Act"—was bled for. Victoria Burke authored this legislation to be an impenetrable shield for the vulnerable, a lifeline to stop retaliatory defamation lawsuits from crushing victims into silence.

Instead, Blake Lively and her attorney, Esra Hudson, saw a PR loophole. They took a law designed for survival and weaponized it to recoup attorney fees in a petty Hollywood turf war over It Ends With Us. This isn't advocacy; it’s the gentrification of justice.

And when the public caught on to the grift—when the actual author of the bill publicly called out the hypocrisy—the strategy pivoted with whiplash-inducing speed.

The righteous legal crusade was quietly settled so Lively could get back to what actually matters to that tax bracket: Bezos-sponsored Met Galas and Fendi pop-ups. For the elite, a cause is just a costume. When it stops trending, they simply take it off.

The Deafening Silence of the "Icon"

But the true villainy of this spectacle lies in the silence of those who have built empires on the illusion of sisterhood. Taylor Swift is heralded as a titan of women's rights, the voice of a generation, and a high-profile survivor herself. Yet, as her best friend actively jeopardizes a crucial #MeToo law, the loudest voice in the room has gone dead quiet.

Her silence is not an oversight. It is a calculated, cutthroat risk assessment.

The mask didn't slip in a carefully vetted public statement; it slipped in unsealed court documents. The leaked text messages—where Swift mocked Justin Baldoni’s impending, manufactured downfall with a "tiny violin" just weeks before the infamous New York Times hit piece—shattered the facade. It proved that behind closed doors, empathy is strictly reserved for the billionaire in-group.

The Swift Execution

We watched a terrifyingly coordinated cancellation campaign deployed against a male co-star, weaponizing the sacred language of abuse to win a PR battle. And we watched how “fast that cancellation was swept under the rug” the second the public refused to buy the narrative.

The Mainstream Media Shield

Yet, Taylor Swift will face no reckoning for her complicity in this charade. Why? Because the Mainstream Media (MSM) functions as a highly paid bodyguard for the billionaire class. Instead of holding her accountable for abandoning a critical survivor protection law, the media industrial complex has deliberately shifted the spotlight to the ultimate distraction: her upcoming wedding.

The irony is suffocating. The supposed liberal icon of female empowerment is now safely insulated from criticism by a relentless media frenzy surrounding her marriage into an NFL world heavily populated by MAGA-aligned figures and "trad-wife" cheerleaders. The media eagerly churns out breathless articles about guest lists, wedding dresses, and her billionaire-tier proximity to the exact political circles she claims to stand against, all to ensure the public looks away from the real story.

It is incredibly easy to be the face of a movement when the cameras are flashing and the applause is loud. But true advocacy requires standing up when it’s uncomfortable—even if the person hijacking the movement is your best friend. Swift’s refusal to defend the "Speak Your Truth Act" proves that her feminist brand is a fortress built exclusively to protect herself, not a sanctuary for others.

Stop looking to the Hollywood elite to save us. They don't care about real victims. They care about real victims only until those victims get in the way of a settlement, a brand narrative, or a red carpet.

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u/Ok_Gur_356 — 3 months ago
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Disclaimer: yes I did use AI as a saw this picture, and my memory it’s not as good to remember Gotliebs crash outs in 2 different lawsuit. I even laughed when my user name was mentioned. And my u/BrilliantTotal687 who never let his hair plugs go intact was mentioned.

Grab your popcorn, because the week of May 4, 2026, will officially go down in internet history as the ultimate PR disaster for celebrity lawyer Michael Gottlieb.

While the internet was busy celebrating the two-year anniversary of Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us," Gottlieb was busy getting publicly humiliated on two entirely separate legal fronts: Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG, and the final, messy settlement of Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us lawsuit.

Instead of advising his clients to log off and lay low, Gottlieb threw millions of dollars at frivolous claims, engaged in incredibly shady ethics, and chucked massive media tantrums when he lost. Here is the full compilation of the community dragging Gottlieb’s ego as he turned himself into a permanent internet punchline.

🦉 Part 1: Losing a Rap Battle to a Federal Judge (Drake vs. UMG)

While the timeline was celebrating Kendrick’s victory lap, Gottlieb doubled down on Drake’s widely mocked defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Instead of letting the feud die, Gottlieb filed an amended complaint literally crying about the Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys, attempting to blame a corporate entity for "dangerous misinformation."

UMG’s lawyers legally fired back with a brutal motion to dismiss, stating on the record that the lawsuit was "no more than Drake's attempt to save face for his unsuccessful rap battle." Yes, he basically lost a rap battle to a judge.

The community had a field day with his tactics:

> *"He thinks he is a hip hop artist now, to do jabs like this. Just didn't land the way he expected... Michael Gottlieb is so insecure about his hair and how he looks he shaved it off. Also, the fact he chucked a tantrum in the media."* — u/Ok_Gur_356

> *"Michael Gottlieb lost Drake's case. He also subpoenaed CCs [content creators] who spoke negatively about Drake."* — u/BrilliantTotal687

>*"Gottlieb is really ruining his reputation with federal judges. He has such a clear and dumb pattern now it will be hard for him to be taken seriously."* — u/snowbear2327

>*"Seeing a judge cut Gottlieb down to size brings me such joy!... Seeing Gottlieb humbled brings me so much joy!!!"* — u/Maleficent_Half_689 / u/Miszy_03

🌸 Part 2: The Unethical Fallout & The Bryan Freedman Jabs (Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni)

At the exact same time, the absolute bloodbath between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally reached a settlement. Reminder: Judge Lewis Liman had already tossed out 10 of Blake’s 13 claims (including the core sexual harassment allegations).

Did Gottlieb take the 'L' gracefully? Absolutely not. He released a highly defensive PR statement claiming a "resounding victory" and took incredibly petty, unprofessional shots at Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman. It didn't take long for the subreddit to tear apart both his behavior and his terrifying lack of ethics during the litigation process:

>*"Michael Gottlieb literally helped his client lie about SH, he doxxed Justin and Jameys home addresses on PURPOSE. I don't care if this post is mean, he's a cruel human and sh*tting on his hair is NOTHING compared to what this man has done."* — u/BrilliantTotal687

>*"Gottlieb really crashed out and it was embarrassing. For a professional lawyer to fire petty shots like that at another lawyer in public? ... Part of me wonders if they're trying to bait Freedman for some reason. They all hate him and I love that so much - knowing he lives in their head rent free 💀"* — u/New_Razzmatazz2383

>*"Freedman did not disparage them to the press - despite their pathetic attempts at PR filings and attempts to attack him... It's also kind of embarrassing that [Gottlieb] didn't use his moment in the spotlight to further his clients' case. He used it to settle petty scores."* — u/Clarknt67

>*"That's like an Oscar nominee who didn't win, releasing a similar statement about the winner on Instagram. 'I guess the judges just liked bad acting this year - so whatever I'm not mad' - kinda thing. Just so embarrassing. His colleagues and contemporaries will be embarrassed for him too."* — u/Ok-Engineer-2503

>*"Michael Gottlieb is a TERRIBLE lawyer for celebrities who actually require big picture strategic thinking. He billed Blake millions of dollars to file a frivolous lawsuit that got ultimately tossed out. In the process - he opened Blake's communications up to discovery and destroyed her and Ryan Reynolds' reputation permanently."* — u/Serenity413

> *"Justin and Jamie were vindicated on sexual harassment, 10 out of 13 claims that Blake Lively’s were kicked out by the judge. Her lawyers did such a terrible job on her case! The three claims that remained Blake Lively knew they were so weak that she dismissed them herself for NO money... This is a huge win for Wayfarer, let’s focus on this!"* — u/VStarlingBooks

📝 TL;DR: The Ultimate Sore Loser

If Drake and Blake Lively had just put their phones on "Do Not Disturb" and gone to Turks and Caicos, all of this would have blown over.

Instead, they hired Michael Gottlieb, who enabled their worst instincts. He took two of the most image-conscious celebrities in Hollywood, wasted millions of dollars on claims with zero legal standing, doxxed opposing parties, threw a media tantrum when opposing counsel outplayed him, and permanently immortalized his clients' biggest 'Ls' in federal records.

u/Ok_Gur_356 — 3 months ago
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I think we are getting a documentary about the situation sooner than later!

And looks what it’s added: dinner with Audrey

u/Ok_Gur_356 — 4 months ago