And, when you consider that the remake has sort of canonized this aspect of Joel’s health, it does reflect an actual change to the game, not just its parallel-universe show.

Source: https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-hbo-lore-changes-tendrils-mycology-tess-1850019712

From the many domestic dramas that swirl around Sam with the rest of her family, as well as Joel’s own path towards self-understanding, to an exploration of a rural America queer scene, the show simply radiates casual authenticity.

Source: https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/hbo/best-hbo-series/

Hannah Moreno responds after Joel’s comments.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/news/crypto-charity-ceo-sam-joel-steps-down-after-misogynistic-rant-on-linkedin/

He also ensures the girl will not rebel against him, as Ellie would most likely disapprove of Joel’s behavior.

Source: https://collider.com/last-of-us-season-1-finale-ending-explained/

He finds Joel’s action inhumane and is sickened by FEDRA’s tyranny.

Source: https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-tommy-story-explained/

In 2020, Jay-Z’s record label filed copyright strikes against a YouTube channel, Vocal Synthesis, for using AI to create Jay-Z covers of songs like Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/10/google-makes-its-text-to-music-ai-public/

Indeed, Joel’s clothes aren’t the kind of thing suitable for a quick jaunt to the shops.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23870479.scottish-designer-dressing-kylie-bjork-even-spice-girl/?ref=rss

In The Last of Us Part IIthe consequences of Joel’s actions catch up to him in the form of Abby.

Source: https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-season-2-character-showrunner-questions/

I think the insta-haters need to check out Joel’s YouTube channel before you make a final determination.

Source: https://www.queerty.com/gay-influencer-is-livid-for-having-to-use-vaginal-cream-to-treat-the-rash-on-his-sweaty-abs-20230822?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gay-influencer-is-livid-for-having-to-use-vaginal-cream-to-treat-the-rash-on-his-sweaty

Meanwhile, as previously reported, Joel’s Madison Square Garden residency is scheduled to wrap up on July 25, 2024.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/billy-joel-shares-update-on-post-msg-residency-plans-im-not-leaving-touring/

Over the course of the game you share in Joel’s successes and failures, you grow closer to Ellie has he does, and you come to understand why he does what he does.

Source: https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-adaptation-ending/

Rose’s body is smiling while she burns away, and we can see in Joel’s eyes he will be scarred for life by that disturbing suicide.

Source: https://collider.com/smile-ending-explained-parker-finn-sosie-bacon/

The first hour of the game fills the player with a false sense of security before they are led to witness the most devastating scene, Joel’s death.

Source: https://usishield.com/39748/features/the-last-of-us-part-ii-sets-the-bar-for-video-game-storytelling/

The only detail players truly need to remember is that Joel’s daughter was tragically killed, and that has stirred a ruinous rage within him.

Source: https://gamerant.com/last-of-us-part-3-learn-from-1-2-linear-story-protagonist-perspective/