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The Larger Context: The Toxicity Skip and The Last Jedi
Drawing parallels between the backlash surrounding Bailey and other high-profile fan controversies, Ryan argues that the culture of outrage and toxicity has become cyclical. He mentions the fallout from The Last Jedi and the harassment faced by Kelly Marie Tran as examples. Just as some fans unfairly take out their frustrations on actors, critics of The Last of Us Part II might be tempted to do the same, especially as they voice their dissatisfaction with the game's story.