In the latest jaw-dropping spectacle from Izi Prime’s stream, viewers were treated to an unapologetic example of viral entertainment. When a girl thought it was cute to spray him with a squirt gun, Prime responded with the ultimate power move: he tossed her right into the pool. But let’s get real, this isn’t just a funny moment; it’s a case study on how mainstream media decides to frame assertive behavior—better known as “toxically masculine” in their playbook.

While outlets like CNN or NBC might rush to label Prime as a “misogynist” for his actions, they conveniently disregard the playful context of the situation. Would they apply the same scrutiny if the roles were reversed? Not likely. Instead, you’d probably see an article that praises a woman for playful banter, branding her as empowering. This disparity is just typical of the narrative-spinning machine we’re dealing with.

Fox News might take a different angle, framing Prime as a hero who stands up against “woke” culture, promoting a vision of a world where self-defense—even in fun—shouldn’t be criminalized. But even they often miss the mark, failing to challenge the underlying notion that assertive behavior must be defended based on gender. Herein lies the real outrage: we’re too busy arguing about behavior that we need to step back and question why certain actions are criminalized in the first place.

It’s high time we call out these media outlets for their double standards, because if there’s one thing we should champion, it’s the ability to embrace fun without being suffocated by cultural narratives. Let’s not drown in the predictable responses of the establishment; we should dive headfirst into unabashed entertainment.