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Among those leading the charge of outrage was actor Pedro Pascal, who tweeted, “Courage has a name: Ukraine,” alongside the Ukrainian flag, expressing his support for the country in the face of adversity. In a cringe-worthy moment captured on social media, UK commentator Keith Olbermann felt compelled to issue an apology to Zelensky and the Ukrainian people "on behalf of the people of the United States."
This outpouring of emotion did not stop there. Joy Reid, a prominent TV host, made a pop-culture reference that fell flat, declaring "We will never be a monarchy," quoting from The Lord of the Rings. However, fans of the story pointed out that Gondor indeed had a king—a testament to how even pop-culture references can contribute to misunderstanding in emotional political discourse.