Timcast IRL · March 3, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #235 - DC Rewrites Hero To Gain Super Powers From BLM Protest w/ Ryan Long
Featuring: Ryan Long
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 235 featured Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland welcoming Canadian comedian Ryan Long for a wide-ranging cultural commentary episode. The main discussion centered on the controversial DC Comics rewrite of Static Shock, where the character gains superpowers from tear gas at a Black Lives Matter protest. Tim expressed personal disappointment, noting he had long appreciated Static Shock as a legitimate exploration of social issues rather than overt political messaging. The conversation evolved into broader discussions about the absurdities of modern social justice culture, including Amazon's logo controversy where the company claimed its cardboard box design resembled Hitler. The hosts and guest discussed Bill Burr facing backlash for calling Gina Carano nice. The episode also addressed serious political topics, including Texas introducing a secession bill, the 1-6 Commission investigating the Capitol riot, and academic warnings about growing Republican secession talk. Ryan Long provided comedic commentary throughout, including jokes about Google originally being called Goobles and attempts to change historical names in textbooks. The episode blended pop culture criticism with analysis of what Tim described as fifth-generation warfare involving information, propaganda, and resource manipulation rather than traditional military conflict.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool criticized DC Comics' rewrite of Static Shock where the character gains superpowers from tear gas at a BLM protest, calling it absurd and expressing personal disappointment in the character he grew up enjoying.
- →Ryan Long joined the show and provided comedic commentary on various social justice absurdities, including jokes about Amazon's logo controversy and historical revision attempts.
- →The hosts discussed the Texas secession bill and growing Republican talk of secession, with Tim noting this represents a new form of conflict involving information warfare rather than traditional military engagement.
- →Amazon's logo controversy was examined, where the company allegedly claimed its cardboard box resembled Hitler, exemplifying extreme social justice overreach.
- →The 1-6 Commission investigating Capitol riot participants was discussed alongside NBC reporting on serious Republican secession discussions.
- →Bill Burr's controversy over calling Gina Carano nice was referenced as another example of the desperate search for offensive content in celebrity statements.
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Static Shock DiscussionTim introduces the show and immediately addresses the Static Shock comic rewrite, expressing personal disappointment about the character he grew up loving being rewritten to gain powers from tear gas at a BLM protest.
- 15:00Social Justice AbsurditiesThe panel discusses Amazon's logo controversy, Bill Burr's controversy, and various examples of social justice overreach that Ryan Long provides comedic commentary on.
- 30:00Cultural Commentary Deep DiveContinued discussion of social justice era absurdities including jokes about historical revision attempts and the Sokol hoax where academics submitted a rewritten chapter of Mein Kampf to academic journals.
- 60:00Civil War and Secession DiscussionTim addresses the serious political situation, discussing the 1-6 Commission, Texas secession bill, academic warnings about Republican secession talk, and his views on modern fifth-generation warfare.
- 90:00Ryan Long Interview SegmentExtended interview portion with Ryan Long providing comedic perspective on the cultural topics discussed, including jokes about being from Canada and discussions about bunker preparations.
Notable Quotes
“Static Shock was this kid who didn't want to be there and was mixed up, he becomes a superhero. Well, in the latest rewrite for the series, it's now the most absurd storyline ever. He's attending a Black Lives Matter protest and the police fire tear gas at the crowd for no reason, and the tear gas just instantly gives everybody superpowers.”
— Tim Pool · opening criticism of comic book rewrite
“Maybe it won't happen. Maybe it just stops right now. But you have the bunker. Because I did leave. I'm very susceptible. The same reason why I was talking to your crew and they were like dude you need to get your website more secure.”
— Tim Pool · discussion of civil war preparations
“I don't know if you knew this, Tim, but originally Google, their original name for the site was Goobles.”
— Ryan Long · comedic commentary on tech companies
“They're calling it the 1-6 Commission to track down all of those responsible for inciting the insurrection. Texas just introduced a bill that will allow Texas to secede from the union and the GOP of Texas endorsed it.”
— Tim Pool · news discussion on political tensions
“No, but I think—Is the Civil War still happening? Yeah, absolutely, man. I just think people assume Civil War means, like, two people in uniforms marching towards each other.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host contribution
About the Guests
Ryan Long is a Canadian comedian and content creator known for his comedic commentary on social justice culture, American politics, and internet absurdities. He appeared on Timcast IRL to provide humor and perspective on the various cultural topics discussed.