Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy spoke out after experiencing an antisemitic incident during a pizza review in Mississippi, where a heckler hurled slurs and coins at him. Portnoy criticized social media for amplifying hate, describing it as a 'cesspool' that enables individuals with hateful views to find community and validation online. He noted that such behavior often goes unchecked, especially on college campuses, and is exacerbated by the anonymity the internet provides. Despite the disturbing encounter, Portnoy found hope in the supportive response from bystanders, who confronted the perpetrator and apologized for the incident.