'How can he be so despicable': Internet shreds Jesse Watters as he says Robert De Niro's interviews are as boring as WNBA

Not only did Watters insult De Niro's interview style, but he also belittled the WNBA, implying it is inherently boring
Jesse Watters' recent comments on Fox News' 'The Five' on Robert De Niro's interviews sparked outrage (Getty)
Jesse Watters' recent comments on Fox News' 'The Five' on Robert De Niro's interviews sparked outrage (Getty)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent segment on Fox News 'The Five' co-host Jesse Watters sparked outrage and condemnation across the internet for his disparaging remarks about legendary actor Robert De Niro.

Watters' comments likening De Niro's interviews to "watching a WNBA game" have drawn sharp criticism for their blatant misogyny and disrespectful tone.

Jesse Watters' derogatory remarks spark outrage and backlash

During the discussion, Watters not only insulted De Niro's interview style but also belittled the WNBA, a professional women's basketball league, by implying that watching its games is inherently boring.

Watters remarked , "Remember he is the most boring interview, he used to sell his movies on leno and letterman and it was like watching a wnba game. you were just bored to death."



 

The internet wasted no time in condemning Watters' comments, with social media platforms flooded with backlash and calls for accountability.

Social media erupts with condemnation for Jesse Watters' remarks

Twitter users wasted no time in expressing their outrage over Jesse Watters' derogatory comments about Robert De Niro and the WNBA, with a barrage of tweets condemning his remarks as disrespectful, misogynistic, and indicative of a broader issue in media culture.

One user wrote, "Jesse must play a game. How can he be so despicable."



 

Another user added, "Jesse Watters: "He is the most boring interview." I seriously thought bro was talking about his own interviews."



 

Another said," ……which means he’s never watched a WNBA game."



 

One user wrote, "Attaboy, @JesseBWatters-- insult one of the most successful actors of our time and women, all at the same time."



 

Another commented, "@JesseBWatters Do you try to be this obnoxious, obtuse and ridiculous in addition to misogynistic or does it come naturally?"



 

One added,"Both of which you can turn off at any time. Be grateful you have that option today. As cute as you think you are Jesse, you aren’t cute enough to be exempt."



 

One user added, "Imagine being on a Fox News show and calling any other TV programming boring."



 

One wrote, "I guy with zero talent mocking a guy with enormous talent.



 

One user said, "Watters knows less about movies than basketball. He’s also a sexist, racist, conspiracist and liar. Basically, he’s a Tucker wannabe."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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