"Jimmy Fallon used the informal noun while talking to Schafer, on The Tonight Show on Friday (31 October), about her performance as Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. He showed a picture of her as a child, pre-transition, wearing a costume inspired by the books on which the films are based. He then compared it with a still of her in the film, saying: "Congratulations, bud.""
"His use of the word prompted criticism from several trans people online including journalist India Willoughby, who asked: "Why are you calling her 'bud'? Expect better." The word is an informal shortening of "buddy", meaning friend or companion. Many consider it to be traditionally masculine and used to address only men and boys. Responding to a viral clip of the post, one social media user wrote that it was a "trigger word for me," adding that they considered it to be "damn near a slur for trans women.""
"Others, however, insisted that Fallon's use of the word was harmless and that the backlash was overblown. "That's just how he talks to women" Writer Gillian Branstetter took to X/Twitter to say: "People angry at Fallon for calling her 'bud', but that's just how he talks to women... and your outrage at this sort of thing makes it harder, not easier, for trans women to reach these kinds of platforms because the industry just decides it's not worth it.""
Jimmy Fallon addressed Hunter Schafer as "bud" while showing a childhood photo and comparing it to her role as Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games prequel. The term drew criticism from several trans people online, including journalist India Willoughby, who asked for better language. The word "bud" is an informal shortening of "buddy" and is often considered traditionally masculine, leading some viewers to call it a trigger or near-slur for trans women. Other commentators defended the usage as typical of the host's manner and warned that repeated controversy could discourage trans women from accepting high-profile opportunities.
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