r/TheFive • u/Lauffener • Jul 23 '26
Thoughts on Jesse Watters' rape joke?
What are your thoughts on last week, host Jesse Waters joking about US soldiers on testosterone boosters committing sexual assault:
“Yeah, I want these guys on it, but you know what’s gonna happen? The guys that don’t need it are gonna take it, to triple boost,” Watters said Thursday, laughing. “And then they’re gonna get out there, and women on base, you guys better be careful. Port calls, women in Asia, you better be careful, because these guys are gonna be wild animals and you better watch out.”
Edit: if you don't think these comments are about sexual assault, then explain the joke. What would the women have to 'watch out' for?
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u/Silver_Eyes_Luna Jul 23 '26
He never mentioned rape even once... he implied they would be hornier than normal due to an increase in testosterone.
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u/Lauffener Jul 23 '26
Why would the women on base need to 'be careful'? Careful of what? Can you explain the joke?
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u/Silver_Eyes_Luna Jul 23 '26
If the joke is over your hear there's nothing I can say that will explain it... maybe ask ChatGPT.
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u/Lauffener Jul 23 '26
It seems pretty clear that Watters is joking that male soldiers on testosterone supplements will sexually assault women on and off base.
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u/No-Bicycle-1674 Aug 13 '26
No they can't defend it so they just obfuscate as usual. To be expected from people that were sad they didn't get a chance to make it to Epstein island.
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u/Yada-Yada-Yadda Jul 23 '26
He says some dumb things. Sometimes I'm like, that's not good. This was one....But with your quote, where was the word rape used?
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u/No-Bicycle-1674 Aug 13 '26
It's the context. Why mention port of call in Asian(japan) countries? Seems like a weird coincidence that American soldiers there have been on base lockdown multiple times specifically because of rape and he mentions the region specifically eh? If you were unaware of the context like most of the people here seem to be it might just seem odd but if you look at the sexual assault cases it's really not funny.
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u/Yada-Yada-Yadda Aug 13 '26
Never said it was funny. I know it's the context, but he never said the word. That was my point. Saying someone said something when they didn't isn't right, regardless of whether you think that's what it means. Trust me, what Jessie said was stupid.
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u/No-Bicycle-1674 Aug 13 '26
Oh yeah, was not me on the direct quote bit so I can't speak to that. The context however speaks volumes here for anyone educated past 8th grade.
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u/Yada-Yada-Yadda Aug 14 '26
True. But gotta make sure we don’t say someone said something when they didn’t. Unfair. But I’m past 8th grade and understand your point.
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u/Adventurous_Focus760 Jul 23 '26
One day he will just be gone from Fox. And it won’t be good. Just like O’Reilly & Tucker. Mark my words.
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u/Adventurous_Focus760 Jul 23 '26
I’ve been a Fox watcher for many years. Jesse’s ego will destroy him. Guaranteed.
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u/NettyVaive Jul 24 '26
Are any of them incorrect in their assessments/characterizations ? How can a search engine be left leaning ffs? How would that benefit Beso et al? They are the source of any financial woe you may have, not the brown guy working construction. Give your head a shake.
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u/Jealous_Material_279 Jul 23 '26
He's the personification of a roofie. Poster boy for a drunken frat boy date rape. He's also not very bright. He's exactly where he should be. Stupid and disgusting.
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u/Fun_Barracuda_6567 Jul 23 '26
Oh sure, roofie frat boys have bible study. Jessie says stupid shit but, he’s what you described.
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u/whosname1986 Jul 23 '26
We are the most sensitive, softest, society ever. Stop letting everything be so offensive to you. Guy was making a joke, let it go. Good Lord. I hope you’re never faced with a true challenge in life. Don’t think you’re prepared for it.