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A View From Inside the Toxic Work Culture at Cards Against Humanity
Comedian Nico Carter talks about his viral Medium post and the sense of betrayal he felt while writing for the infamous card game
Cards Against Humanity was always about crossing boundaries into the taboo — the company’s popular game dares players to pair cards with the most absurd combination of off-color jokes. But according to a lengthy Polygon investigation, that inflammatory brand extended to a toxic work environment, where former employees say sexism and racism ran rampant. The company’s co-founder Max Temkin resigned last month for his role in fostering a hostile work culture. He also faces allegations of sexual assault, which former employees say were an open secret in the office.
One of those former employees, improv comedian Nico Carter, wrote a Medium post about his experiences at Cards Against Humanity and how he felt sidelined after speaking out against a proposed card that read “Saying the N-word.” In his story, Carter opens up about the “well-meaning white liberals” in his office and how their actions ultimately contributed to him being institutionalized and fired.
Carter caught up with GEN this week to talk about how his former co-workers inspired him to speak out now.
