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Summary

Asmongold reacts to Angry Joe’s criticism of his comments about female characters in Gears of War: E-Day. Joe argues that the women’s military roles and gruff mannerisms are being unfairly labeled “girl boss” behavior, and that soldiers facing an alien invasion would not be focused on looking attractive. He also criticizes hateful responses directed at a woman associated with the game.

Asmongold says Joe’s appeal to realism is inconsistent. In his view, women would be unlikely to serve in the heavily armored front-line combat roles depicted if the setting were realistic. He argues that the game necessarily takes creative liberties and that objections to the characters’ appearance are being caricatured rather than seriously addressed. He also distinguishes front-line combat from military leadership roles.

Much of the segment turns into a personal feud. Asmongold says Joe posted about him several times after Asmongold mocked Joe’s weight, and he repeatedly insults Joe’s appearance and hairline. He also reads online reactions, including criticism of Joe from some commenters, and points to a clip in which Joe previously defended the right to express dissenting views about sexualized female characters in games. Asmongold presents that past position as inconsistent with Joe’s current defense of the Gears characters.

Asmongold acknowledges that people mock his own appearance, says such criticism can motivate him to improve his health, and jokes that both he and Joe should exercise for different reasons. He eventually says he does not want to spend the whole segment discussing Joe, though he continues revisiting the dispute.

Presenters and Contributors

• Asmongold — Presenter and commentator
• Angry Joe — Featured in clips and discussed throughout the segment