SI Swimsuit cover model critic Jordan Peterson quits Twitter after backlash: ‘Bye for now’
Culture,Jordan Peterson,Twitter,Social Media,Women's Issues
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“Bye for now.”
Dr. Jordan Peterson — who was called out for shaming the newest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model, Yumi Nu, in controversial tweets on Monday — has bailed on Twitter.
The University of Toronto professor emeritus announced he was leaving the social media platform, where he has nearly 3 million followers — just hours after the uproar.
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