In this episode of The Old Glory Games Podcast, Kyle and Greg dive deep into Serena Williams’ bizarre viral video where she claims to be “triggered” by a cotton plant in a luxury New York City hotel. What follows is a full-throttle takedown—not just of the hypocrisy (she decorated her own home with cotton years ago), but of the entire woke victimhood mindset.The guys explore the historical context of cotton and slavery, the actual economic forces behind the transatlantic slave trade (hint: it wasn’t cotton), and how athletes like Serena and LeBron James have completely lost touch with the everyday American. This isn’t just about a plant in a vase—it’s about cultural decay, emotional fragility, and the dangerous power of unearned influence.Kyle and Greg also break down Serena’s infamous 2018 US Open meltdown, why the modern athlete refuses to lose with grace, and how today’s anti-woke majority—including many from Obama’s old coalition—are pushing back hard. If you’re tired of identity politics, media manipulation, and fake outrage, this one’s for you.0:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast 2:21 Serena Williams’ Viral Cotton Video 4:08 The Hypocrisy: Cotton in Her Own Home 5:49 Implied Racism and the Problem with the Message 7:02 Emotional Reaction vs Rational Discourse 10:05 Social Media Backlash from the Black Community 12:23 Why This Reaction Doesn’t Hold Up 13:58 Seeking Relevance After Retirement 15:13 Serena’s 2018 US Open Meltdown Revisited 20:30 Serena’s Disconnect from the Average American 24:45 The Real History of Cotton, Sugar, and Slavery 26:25 The Collapse of the Obama Coalition and the Rise of Anti-Woke Culture 30:46 Entitlement in Modern Athletics 34:45 Bad Examples and Youth Imitating Pros 39:04 Generational Wisdom and Common Sense on Display 53:13 Why This Story Reflects a Bigger Cultural Problem 58:00 Outro – What's Next on the Old Glory Games Podcast