Nick Offerman Slams Ben Shapiro's 'Rampant Homophobia'

Actor Nick Offerman has voiced strong criticism against right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro, particularly concerning Shapiro's commentary on the acclaimed series "The Last of Us." Offerman, who starred in an episode featuring a central romance between two male characters, called Shapiro's review "rampant homophobia" and expressed dismay at his perceived lack of reading comprehension.

During an interview, Offerman reacted to a clip where Shapiro discussed the episode. "I'm embarrassed for his reading comprehension; I think he got eight things wrong in his recap, besides his rampant homophobia," Offerman stated. He noted that while he found Shapiro's comments concerning due to their potential reach within conservative circles, he has chosen not to engage directly.

Offerman revealed that he had previously used Shapiro's critiques as inspiration for a comedic song performed on his tour. "I was going to write a joke about this, but Ben Shapiro questioned my masculinity and I can't write a better joke than that," he shared. He also touched upon the influence of such commentary, comparing its potential impact to viral clips on platforms like Joe Rogan's. Offerman is currently nominated for two primetime Emmy awards.