John Cusack Shuts Down Barstool Podcast Host Scolding Him for White Sox Bandwagon Support (Video)
Longtime Chicago Cubs fan John Cusack was spotted at Sunday night’s White Sox playoff game against the Houston Astros, and Barstool Sports’ Dave Williams — better known as “White Sox Dave” — was none too happy about it. So he decided to call the actor out — and Cusack bit right back.
In a video posted to Barstool Chicago’s Twitter account, Williams is seen approaching Cusack, who isn’t decked out in Southside gear, instead wearing all black. The two share a fist bump, before Williams starts digging in on Cusack and questioning his loyalties.
The actor was quick to defend himself, arguing that he grew up supporting both teams and citing the fact that he starred in “Eight Men Out,” a movie telling the story of the Black Sox Scandal, in which eight members of the Chicago White Sox conspired with gamblers to throw the 1919 World Series. Cusack added, “You can’t tell me where I can go. I can like whoever I want.”
You can watch the full exchange below.
BREAKING: @barstoolwsd just confronted actor John Cusack to tell him he’s not allowed to cheer for the White Sox pic.twitter.com/IjTYv79Rxo
— Barstool Chicago (@barstoolchicago) October 11, 2021
Williams got progressively more irritated as the exchange went on, with Cusack quizzing him on whether he knew who certain White Sox players from previous years were. When Cusack pulled a few names Williams didn’t immediately place, the Barstool podcaster defended himself by noting he’s younger than the actor. “That proves your ignorance,” Cusack replied.
“Half the fun about being a fan is being miserable,” Williams insisted. When Cusack argued that he went to both parks — Wrigley Field and what is now Guaranteed Rate Field — Williams wasn’t impressed.
“That doesn’t count, you can’t do that! That’s like, against the rules,” Williams said. “That’s the best part of having Chicago is that you got two teams to root for.”
At that, Cusack ended the discussion by saying, “We’ll have to agree to disagree,” before fist-bumping Williams and walking away.
Later, Cusack vented about the encounter on Twitter, calling Williams a “pathetic little troll” and a “dough boy,” and even comparing him to Donald Trump Jr.
Banned – really ?
I wanted to make sure you were finished being barbecued –
You silly pathetic little troll
Go back to your moms house and regroup https://t.co/OL0WZyqY8W— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 11, 2021
Funny i was right in your face – and you backed away and cowered like a whiny little boy with your gotcha self phone-
I’ll check you for yr balls next time – but you don’t have any son – meantime u go blow someone else – cause I’m just not into you – https://t.co/c23uAE3XGJ— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 11, 2021
You know what’s bad , Patricia a bad example ? when a belligerent sweatly Asshole invades yr personal space with foul breath – spewing childish gibberish – when yr supporting yr city & a enjoying a baseball game – he really is a foul little boy- behavior has consequences – https://t.co/eAhs9JnNkn
— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 11, 2021
What’s sad is a culture where entitled ignorant punks think they can do or say whatever they feel like with zero consequences -
It doesn’t work that way – in all parts of USA – Some people don’t take shit from strangers https://t.co/eAhs9JnNkn— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 11, 2021
- the POiNT. Is. This dude is a don jr type – an ignorant little fuck – sweating talking shit and trying to use a grown man he doesn’t know for click bait – fuck him https://t.co/usFO2ODNVU
— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 11, 2021
In the hours following the contentious confrontation, many fans sided with Cusack. “Can you imagine getting worked this hard by John Cusack and then posting it,” one fan tweeted.
You can see more reactions below.
Can you imagine getting worked this hard by John Cusack and then posting it https://t.co/StNhuomtUC
— Handsome B. Wonderful (@LikeAHawkStar) October 11, 2021
https://twitter.com/timampersand/status/1447402403393835013?s=20
I met John Cusack at a Cubs game and I asked him why he was wearing a White Sox hat. He explained that it’s because he grew up rooting for both teams and just grabbed the closest hat as he left. I didn’t press him, didn’t record it, and didn’t get bodied.
— Evan Altman (@DEvanAltman) October 11, 2021
@johncusack bodied WSD. Literally gave him a shovel to dig his own grave
— Tin Cup (@ConkyGBR) October 11, 2021