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On the September 13 broadcast of “Weekly Sanma to Matsuko,” comedian Nagano proposed during the “Let’s Make TV Better Debate 2026” segment that “old-guy comedians should quit social media.” Matsuko chimed in with her own take, saying “they just can’t handle it,” sparking discussion. On 5ch, opinions split between users citing specific social-media blowups in support of the proposal, others arguing it’s a matter of individual character rather than age, and comments about Ariyoshi’s own behavior on social media.
Nagano Proposes “Ban Old-Guy Comedians from Social Media,” Matsuko Adds Her Own Take: “They Just Can’t Handle It” – Nikkan Sports
September 13, 2026, 5:48 PM
Comedian Nagano (52) appeared as a guest on TBS’s “Weekly Sanma to Matsuko” (Sundays, 1 PM) on the 13th. During the “Let’s Make TV Better Debate 2026” segment, he called for a change in mindset among “industry old guys.”
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Like I keep saying, the only sane people left in humanity are the rare few who deliberately avoid social media.
Celebrities feeding their need for validation on social media are no exception.
I can't help but think that when Ariyoshi told Matsuko not to bother with social media, it was really just jealousy — because if Matsuko had started back then, she would've overtaken him as number one.
If he genuinely believed no one should do it, he'd have quit himself.
I don't know exactly which "old guys" or mid-tier comedians Nagano and the others mean, but even some pretty famous comedians are on there just fine.
I don't usually watch shows he's on, but he seems like an introvert type who knows his roots and the dark side of the internet, and I've always thought he has sharp instincts.
He's one of the rare entertainers who both loves TV and understands the good and bad of the internet.
It's not like everyone can drive a car like a race car driver either.
Just post whatever you want to say.
These guys are overthinking it.
Do they really think it's pointless unless it leads to more work? Fuck!!!!!
By the way, in the West, low-quality social media, low-quality videos, and "efficiency-driven" content-skimming are said to cause a so-called 'brain drain effect' that lowers intelligence and moral judgment.
In the UK, broad restrictions on young people's use of social media, video platforms, and other internet services are reportedly set to take effect starting next fiscal year.
I think Nagano has a similar sensibility to Shinsuke.
the person posting is satisfied with it,
so just leave them be lol
there's no such thing as young people who've 'mastered' it either.
You mean a TV station's dog, not an idol's dog. If you're annoyed that Matsuko keeps ribbing you, just tell her directly — Nakai is a cautionary tale of what happens when that kind of thing gets left unchecked.
And you're just saying whatever you want too. If this were really about STARTO (the agency you seem to have it in for) — like you secretly just want to say "it's Johnny's fault!" — you'd be getting torn apart for it.
That time Yoshimura got mad and said, 'I bowed and groveled to stick close to Arashi, and then they went and disbanded! Give me back my time!' — that cracked me up.
Even after being told over and over by people around him, even after Otake told him to quit, he wouldn't listen —
but the moment Hasumi said something, Mimura actually quit for a little while lol
So who cares what these TV-station lapdogs think about television.
Why not scrap variety shows entirely and just run weather, news, and political programs?
Info shows do pull in decent ratings when it comes down to it.
That's because tons of viewers aged 50 and up are watching lol
that'd be for everyone's benefit too.
Background and Key Points of This Discussion
Nagano’s proposal was a one-off remark made during a debate segment on TBS’s “Weekly Sanma to Matsuko,” but it comes against a backdrop of repeated controversies — from Hitoshi Matsumoto’s blowup on X to famous comedians’ social-media posts causing problems again and again. The thread split over whether the issue is really about age (“old guys”) or individual character, with many pushing back on Matsuko’s “can’t handle it” framing by pointing out that plenty of young people don’t handle social media well either. It’s worth noting that the original remarks were made within a TV debate segment — Nagano and Matsuko aren’t actually pushing for any formal social-media regulation, which is an easy point to misread. These should be read simply as personal opinions expressed on a TV show.
※This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Geinou Sokuho+) thread “[TV] Nagano Proposes “Ban Old-Guy Comedians from Social Media,” Matsuko Adds Her Own Take: “They Just Can’t Handle It”.”
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