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The Last of Us star eviscerates Ben Shapiro over ‘dumb’ critique of gay storyline: ‘Rampant homophobia’

Actor Nick Offerman responds to Ben Shapiro's critique of The Last of Us gay storyline.

By · Published September 8, 2026  15:29 UTC · Updated September 10, 2026  17:43 UTC

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Questions people are asking

What is the controversy surrounding The Last of Us?

Coverage does not yet specify the full extent of the controversy, but it appears to center around Ben Shapiro's critique of the show's gay storyline.

Has Ben Shapiro responded to the criticism?

Coverage does not mention a response from Shapiro.

What is the reaction to Nick Offerman's comments?

Coverage does not specify the full extent of the reaction, but it appears to be largely supportive.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Actor Nick Offerman responds to Ben Shapiro's critique of The Last of Us gay storyline.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Nick Offerman, a star of The Last of Us, has publicly criticized Ben Shapiro for his comments on the show's gay storyline. Coverage from The Independent and TheWrap reports that Offerman called Shapiro's critique 'dumb' and accused him of 'rampant homophobia'. The Independent also notes that Offerman was joined in his criticism by Nick Offerman, who mocked Shapiro's views on masculinity in a separate rant.

Coverage from TheWrap and The Independent report that Shapiro had questioned the show's portrayal of a gay storyline, sparking a backlash from fans and other celebrities. Nick Offerman's comments were in response to Shapiro's original critique, which has been widely criticized for its perceived homophobia.

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