MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart criticized conservative reactions to Cracker Barrel's new logo, which some on the right labeled as 'woke,' arguing that their outrage over the rebrand is excessive compared to real societal issues.
Actor Woody Harrelson has shrugged off criticism from woke influencers after his February appearance on SNL, during which he criticized vaccine mandates and lockdowns. Harrelson cleverly derided the influence of Big Pharma during the pandemic, but was called an anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist by the corporate press. Despite the backlash, Harrelson has refused to apologize or atone for his comments, and has not allowed the smear campaign to affect his life. The article suggests that woke influence fades when the target no longer fears or consumes the outrage.