"Holy fu*k": When Joe Rogan was shocked by narrative that 'being healthy' is seen as 'far right'

Joe Rogan was taken aback by a popular media outlet labeling physical fitness a 'far-right' idea. The UFC color commentator has been a vocal critic of people speaking against or downplaying the importance of a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness.

The popularity of home workouts and fitness trends increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. A March 2022 article published by MSNBC claimed that research showed 'far-right' groups with 'white supremacist' and 'neo-Nazi' ideologies were luring young people with fitness advice during this time.

These people were then invited to closed chat groups where 'far-right' content was shared. The article also claimed that physical fitness was "central to far-right ideologies," citing examples of books like Mein Kampf.

Rogan, who has passionately advocated physical fitness and martial arts for improving the quality of life, was seemingly displeased with the ideas, and wrote on X in July 2023:

"Being healthy is "far right." Holy fu*k."

Rogan, a lifelong martial arts practitioner has competed in kickboxing and continues to train in various disciplines. He has shared his thoughts on physical fitness on several occasions, primarily on his Joe Rogan Experience podcast. While stressing the importance of keeping fit during a podcast episode, the 56-year-old said:

"I'm not saying you have to be a bodybuilder. It's just that you should keep your body moving away. It's a discipline thing. Like this idea that there's some nobility and humility about not caring your body... It doesn't make you dumber if you work out. Goddamn, take care of your f* meat vehicle."

Check out Joe Rogan's comments below (0:01):

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Elon Musk joined Joe Rogan in criticizing the absurd 'far right' claim

One of the most influential entrepreneurs and the CEO of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, has also criticized the mainstream media on several occasions. Musk also mocked MSNBC article that caught Joe Rogan's attention and laughed off the absurd idea:

"MSNBC thinks you're a Nazi if you work out. Lmaooo."

The article was criticized by a large section of the society and many popular public figures also chimed in with their thoughts on the claims made. Ben Shapiro, in a short video posted on YouTube, dismissed the claims as "bizarre arguments."