Novig trolls Kenny Pickett after Panthers start him over Bryce Young
NFL player Kenny Pickett is facing online trolling regarding his hand size after being named the starter for the Carolina Panthers. A sports app, Novig, went viral for sharing an AI-altered image mocking his physical features.
Why it matters
This incident illustrates the intersection of sports culture, social media toxicity, and the ethical implications of using AI to mock public figures.
Kenny Pickett is ready. Kenny Pickett wants to play! Did he play in the Cleveland Browns? Not much. Did he play with the Las Vegas Raiders? Not much.Did he back Jalen Hurts in the Super Bowl 59 battle? Yes. Did the Super Bowl LIX winner prove himself in the Pittsburgh Steelers? Not much.But when he finally lands a starting job at a new franchise, the Carolina Panthers, he gets trolled for his small hands.Leading sports trading app Novig shared the news that Kenny Pickett had landed the starter role, along with a picture of Pickett throwing the ball with extremely small hands.This is beyond imagination, even for cyber trolling. Where does this trolling for hands come from?
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