Netizens feel offended by Jimmy Fallon’s choice of words in front of trans actress Hunter Schafer.

 

Hunter Schafer, the 24-year-old actress famously known for her role in HBO’s Euphoria, recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Taking on the role of Tigris Snow in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel to The Hunger Games, the actress came to promote her recently released movie.

Talk show host Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon

However, her appearance on the talk show soon took a notorious turn after she shared a throwback picture of herself in a Capitol-themed Halloween costume, and Jimmy Fallon called her “bud”. Given that Hunter Schafer is a transgender actress, who identifies as female, fans felt outraged with Fallon’s choice of words.

Jimmy Fallon Called Hunter Schafer “Bud” on His Talk Show 

Rising to prominence after starring in the HBO high school drama Euphoria, Hunter Schafer recently took on the role of Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Appearing to promote her latest film on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actress admitted to being a huge fan of The Hunger Games.
Hunter Schafer appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Hunter Schafer appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon


Obsessed with the original Jennifer Lawrence-led Hunger Games trilogy, Hunter Schafer finally got the opportunity to appear in a prequel to the movie. Thus, appearing on the talk show, the actress disclosed how she used to dress up in a Capitol-themed Halloween costume during her childhood.
“For Halloween, I was obsessed with how the capitol people were in costume and made my own costume.” Schafer shared. “Oh bud, it’s unbelievable! This is really cool, now you’re in Hunger Games — as a capitol person!” Fallon replied. “It’s crazy” Schafer admitted. “Look at you! Congratulations, bud!” Fallon said.
Jimmy Fallon called Hunter Schafer bud

Fallon called Hunter Schafer bud

This particular conversation turned into a massive issue, as viewers and netizens started taking offense at Jimmy Fallon‘s choice of words in front of Hunter Schafer. Given that the actress is a transgender, who identifies as a woman, Fallon’s diction was considered offensive. Especially since “bud” is often considered a masculine connotation.

Fans Are Outraged With Jimmy Fallon’s Choice Of Words 

Although Hunter Schafer appeared unfazed by it, others thought that it was inappropriate for Jimmy Fallon to use masculine connotations, especially since the actress identifies as a woman. Netizens gathered on social media to criticize Fallon and even went ahead to cancel the host for his innocuous comment.

Jimmy Fallon

Fans are outraged by Jimmy Fallon’s diction

However, not all were against Jimmy Fallon; a few people even considered it an honest mistake, while others simply felt it was no big deal. But Twitterattis shared their opinions and views on X, with people arguing that Fallon didn’t use the word “bud” as a gender-specific term, for he often uses bud for even cisgender women.







The tug of war turned brutal on social media, with a group of people taking offense and willing to cancel Jimmy Fallon, while others stood in favor of the host, especially since Hunter Schafer was totally unbothered. Both celebrities and their representatives refused to comment on the issue.