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Meanwhile, Time magazine's selection of Caitlyn Clark as Athlete of the Year prompted discussions about meritocracy and representation in sports. While Rubin initially praised Clark for her significant contributions to women's basketball, he expressed disappointment in her willingness to engage with socio-political narratives around privilege and race, citing a worrying trend of individuals feeling pressured to conform to woke ideologies.
Malice sarcastically remarked on the absurdity of praising Clark as a revolutionary figure while simultaneously criticizing her for her apparent capitulation to intersectionality rhetoric, sparking further dialogue on the responsibilities of public figures amidst prevailing cultural pressures.