Liberals in digital media were faced with a daunting ethical question this week: Can a man who promoted the Seth Rich conspiracy and pushes pro-Trump agitprop on a nightly basis still be a smokeshow and a whole snack?

“Ugh I regret to inform you that younger Hannity used to be kind of cute,” tweeted Vox journalist Carlos Maza — who goes by the handle @gaywonk — this week. “Jesus christ I think I have really really severe Stockholm Syndrome.”

Ugh I regret to inform you that younger Hannity used to be kind of cute. pic.twitter.com/RRz8Ei9fbm — Carlos Maza (@gaywonk) November 20, 2018

As the replies to his outrageous hot-take piled in, Maza added: “Okay I deserve to get ratio’d but before I die I just want everyone to know that I also hated myself this entire time.”

Fox News declined to comment.

Given that Maza works as Vox’s media critic — he’s known for creating videos that break down news coverage and usually critique conservative media — his commentary on Hannity’s looks received extra attention. But he didn’t stop with Hannity: after one Twitter user tweeted photos of a young and topless Alex Jones, Maza noted that the conspiracy theorist — even while ripped — doesn’t do it for him, and instead redirected followers to a picture of “current day” Fox News host Pete Hegseth.

For some reason this doesnt do it for me but Id like to redirect your attention to current day Pete Hegseth pic.twitter.com/DnxmMqqqEQ — Carlos Maza (@gaywonk) November 20, 2018

The post quickly received a strong reaction from Maza’s fellow coastal media elites, with many voicing concern for his stability, asking whether he was “okay,” and others showing little concern for his well-being, simply telling him “no.”

Carlos, no — Clara Jeffery (@ClaraJeffery) November 20, 2018

Jesus Christ, what has NYC done to you? — Jonathan Shields (@jonpshields) November 20, 2018

He doesn’t even look young in this picture dncjfjjd are you okay? pic.twitter.com/WZbIPvwwsM — BlaineDaiki (@BlaineDaiki) November 20, 2018

u only posted this 2 mins ago there’s still time to delete it — David Mack (@davidmackau) November 20, 2018

However, several brave posters decided to join Maza and ask some more terrifying — yet, important — questions.

carlos i really hate to tell you about young alex jones pic.twitter.com/8Uy9z0Ej1g — Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt) November 20, 2018

Young Sean Hannity or Young Mike Pence? pic.twitter.com/aPYJDkVUr0 — Brendan Jones (@BrendanUpNorth) November 20, 2018

[H/t The Wrap]

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