Sophie Hearns

A third-generation judoka and former pharmaceutical researcher, Sophie made waves in the biohacking community after publishing her controversial opinion piece. She brings her unique blend of laboratory precision and martial arts intuition to Rude Vulture's most thought-provoking pieces. When not writing about peptide protocols for recovery between training sessions, she teaches women's self-defense classes incorporating breathwork and cold exposure.

Andrew Schulz Questions Casting Of Lupita Nyong’o And Elliot Page In The Odyssey: “Helen Of Troy Is Allegedly Based On A True Person”

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On a recent Patreon segment of Flagrant 2, Andrew Schulz weighed in on the casting choices for Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, commenting on both Lupita Nyong’o‘s reported role as Helen of Troy and the online speculation surrounding Elliot Page. Schulz began by addressing the backlash to Nyong’o’s casting and compared it to … Read more

Corny AI Soaps Are Now Advertising A Coupon Extension

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A recent wave of AI-generated YouTube content has sparked criticism after a soap opera-style short film was used to advertise Coupert, a browser extension that claims to find coupon codes at checkout. A recent YouTube video was uploaded by Samir Bavani, a creator with a long history of riding whatever wave YouTube’s algorithm rewards at … Read more

Chelsea Handler Criticizes Tony Hinchcliffe & Shane Gillis Over “Racist” Jokes, Says Lynching Humor Is Comparable to R-pe Jokes

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Chelsea Handler appeared on Deon Cole’s podcast Funny Knowing You and did not hold back when the conversation turned to the Kevin Hart roast and her thoughts on Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis. When Cole asked Handler about walking into the roast for the first time, she revealed she had already done plenty of homework … Read more

Google Ex-CEO Eric Schmidt Was Repeatedly Booed By University Of Arizona Students Whenever He Mentioned AI During His Commencement Speech

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When Eric Schmidt stepped up to the podium at the University of Arizona’s commencement ceremony, he likely expected the warm reception that typically greets a tech titan of his stature. What he got instead was something far more memorable: a chorus of boos from the graduating class every time he uttered the words “artificial intelligence.” … Read more

MAGA Is Not Pleased Designated Comedian Got So Much Pushback At Kevin Hart Roast

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The Kevin Hart Netflix roast has sparked a debate over comedy, boundaries, and hypocrisy, with tensions running high across political and cultural lines following remarks made by Tony Hinchcliffe during the event. Hinchcliffe, who served as the designated roast comedian for the evening, drew significant backlash after making a joke referencing George Floyd. He said, … Read more

Controversial Influencer Arrested For Refusing To Pay Restaurant Bill

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A Nashville-area steakhouse became the unlikely backdrop for the latest chapter in a long line of controversies surrounding online personality Dalton Levi Eatherly, better known to his audience as ChudTheBuilder. He was taken into custody in the early hours of May 10, 2026. According to records from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Eatherly was admitted … Read more

Controversial Conservative YouTuber Facing Demise Over Abuse Of Copyright System To Take Down Dissenting Opinions

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Jeremy Hambly, known online as TheQuartering, is facing the prospect of a class action lawsuit over allegations that he systematically abused YouTube’s copyright flagging system to remove content from creators who spoke out against him. The controversy centers on accusations that Hambly engaged in false flagging, using YouTube’s DMCA takedown system to target detractors. As … Read more

Comedian Is Getting Backlash For Meltdown About Not Being Paid to Do Interviews

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Comedian Aries Spears is facing significant online backlash after a very public falling out with VladTV, the popular interview platform with over six million subscribers. What began as a private negotiation over appearance fees spiraled into a full-blown public dispute, leaving many viewers unimpressed with how Spears handled the situation. The conflict traces back to … Read more