Posted by Mike FlorioonJune 24, 2023, 12:46 PM EDT

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Carson Wentz bear hunt triggers the reaction he should have expected

It’s no surprise thatCarson Wentzexperienced an online backlash when posting on social media the aftermath of a successful (not for the bear) Alaskan bear hunt. The real question is whether Wentz realized that would happen.

He should have. If he didn’t, he’s got even less self-awareness than Michael Scott.

Hunting is a controversial subject, regardless of whether it’s done legally, properly, and as humanely as possible. Wentz knew or should have known that posting photos with a large, dead bear would spark sharp criticism from many.

Maybe he’s just oblivious. It’s either that, or he was trolling those who don’t like hunting by doing a victory lap through the pushing of images that plenty of people would find objectionable.

If he really was clueless as…