Hannah Berner, co-host of the Giggly Squad podcast, faced backlash for a microaggressive remark made during an interview with Megan Thee Stallion at Vanity Fair's Oscars after-party. Berner stated that she used the word "fight" to describe how Megan's music impacts her, which she later regretted. In her Instagram apology, she admitted her choice of words was careless and acknowledged the potential for misunderstanding. The situation sparked discussions about the role of influencers in journalism, with some suggesting a need for more traditional journalistic standards.
"I wish I used any other word except 'fight' to describe how her songs impact me," Berner said in her apology.
"Interviewing Megan Thee Stallion was a dream of mine," she wrote on March 6. "I love her music and it's my go to whenever I need to boost my confidence before a show."
During the interview, the rapper responded in a way that could be perceived as a corrective, singing 'Body-ody-ody, I look beautiful, I look so great...'.
CBS Boston correspondent Penny Kmitt opined that 'we need to stop replacing journalists with influencers in these types of situations.'
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