During a recent livestreamed panel hosted by the Nelk Boys, political commentator Hasan Piker immediately pushed back when he was grouped together with Nick Fuentes, Sneako, and Myron Gaines. Piker explicitly stated, “Don’t put me in the same category as those guys,” making it clear he wanted no association with the controversial internet personalities.
The panel brought together an ideologically diverse group of online figures, with Piker representing progressive left-wing politics while Fuentes is known as a far-right commentator with white nationalist views. Sneako has gained notoriety for inflammatory rhetoric and conspiracy theories, while Myron Gaines is associated with the “red pill” community through his Fresh and Fit podcast.
Piker’s objection showed just how big the gap is between his views and the others. As a vocal progressive who frequently criticizes U.S. foreign policy and advocates for leftist causes, being lumped together with Fuentes—who has been banned from numerous platforms for extremist content—clearly struck a nerve.
The Nelk Boys, a group of content creators known for pranks and high-profile interviews, have increasingly ventured into politically charged territory. They recently interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, putting their platform under greater scrutiny regarding who they choose to feature and how they frame discussions.
Getting grouped together became the main point of the talk, showing how much labels and associations matter in the online political world. For people like Piker, making it clear he’s nothing like those with extremist viewpoints is an important part of his public image.
Adam Friedland, a comedian and podcast host, was also present during the panel but wasn’t central to the story that played out when the grouping happened.
