by Simon Black
Sovereign Man
Are you ready for this week’s absurdity? Here’s our Friday roll-up of the most ridiculous stories from around the world that are threats to your liberty, risks to your prosperity… and on occasion, inspiring poetic justice.
Actor John Cena apologizes for calling Taiwan a country
While promoting the film Fast and Furious 9 to a Taiwanese reporter, pro-wrestler turned actor John Cena said “Taiwan is the first country that can watch the ‘F9’ film.”
Chinese fans (and probably Chinese government online trolling bots) immediately attacked the actor for referring to Taiwan as a country— China insists that Taiwan is part of the People’s Republic of China.
Cena quickly issued a pathetic, groveling video apology, speaking in Mandarin.