Australian punter for University of Nebraska gets emotional
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Talk about masculinity and public shows of emotion has been trending after a University of Nebraska punter had an emotional reaction at a news conference. Author Ryan Holiday joins CNN’s Boris Sanchez to discuss the state of “male vulnerability.”
Breakdown
- Archie Wilson, an Australian punter at the University of Nebraska, became emotional at a press conference when discussing homesickness. 9s
- The incident has prompted widespread online discussion about masculinity and public emotion. 52s
- Reactions have ranged from empathy to mockery, with some criticizing Wilson's vulnerability. 57s
- Philosopher Ryan Holiday noted that while certain emotions are accepted in sports, vulnerability often makes people uncomfortable. 1m 22s
- Historical examples, such as Marcus Aurelius, were cited to support the idea that showing emotion is a natural human response. 2m 20s