A Comedian’s Viral “Callout” Misses Real Accountability

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A new dad joked that parenting has been “pretty easy,” and the comedian clapped back—calling him a scumbag for leaving the mom at home. The internet celebrated it as a powerful “callout.”

But was it really accountability?

In this episode of Restorative Justice Breakdown, I sit down with Kori (the dad and owner of https://hiveclimbing.com/winnipeg/ in the viral clip) and Kerri (his wife, and a feminist reproductive health professional) to explore:

• What actually happened at the comedy show (beyond the clip)
• The pressures dads face to either perform or disappear
• The real (invisible) labor of early parenting and recovery
• Why people projected rage onto Corey and called it “justice”
• How we confuse venting with accountability, and symbolism with real people

Kerri shares her experience as a new mom, what their parenting dynamic actually looks like, and how context, privilege, and nuance matter when we talk about partnership and caregiving. Kori opens up about how it felt to be publicly roasted and misrepresented online, despite being an engaged and supportive father.

This isn’t about canceling the comedian. It’s about examining how we project our pain, turn strangers into symbols, and mistake viral content for justice.

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