[62123] Storm surrounding Spencer Pratt's run for mayor of Los Angeles
[62123] Storm surrounding Spencer Pratt's run for mayor of Los Angeles
Comedian Chelsea Handler attacks reality star Spencer Pratt's candidacy, sparking a heated debate on social media.
Political storm in Los Angeles: Chelsea Handler vs. Spencer Pratt
The Los Angeles mayoral election campaign is getting complicated with the entry of former reality star Spencer Pratt into the race. Chelsea Handler launched a sharp attack against the candidacy, when, according to Bubblebathgirl, she posted a message on her Instagram account calling on the public to remember that a "white, straight, former reality star with no prior government experience" is not a suitable candidate.
Reactions online were divided, with accounts identified with criticism of the media establishment, such as texasrunnerDFW, trying to portray Handler in a ridiculous light. According to texasrunnerDFW, discussions developed among users regarding the extent of Handler's current relevance, with users questioning whether the general public actually recognizes her public persona.
The topic went viral on Twitter, with over 260,000 cumulative views surrounding the various reports. While Handler focuses on criticizing "identity politics" and Pratt's lack of institutional experience, figures such as Dissident37 chose to spread the discussion around Handler's own persona, taking a line that questions the importance of her words in the current public discourse.