Hodgetwins Explained

Hodgetwins should not be confused with The Hodges Brothers.

Hodgetwins
Birth Name:Kevin Hodge
Keith Hodge
Birth Date:17 September 1975
Birth Place:Martinsville, Virginia, U.S.
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Years Active:2008–present
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The Hodgetwins (born September 17, 1975),[4] [5] also known as the Conservative Twins, are an American stand-up comedy and conservative political commentary duo consisting of twin brothers Keith and Kevin Hodge. The twins started out as YouTubers, but in 2016 branched out to live stand-up comedy shows as well.[6] [7] [8]

They were at VidCon 2016, and The Root named them as the third best black creators at the event.[9]

Biography

They enlisted in the Marine Corps and by 2013 they had over half a million subscribers on YouTube.[10]

Their cousins' pair of children were both shot, so they used their social media presence to raise money for their medical expenses.[11]

Both have been married to their current wives for over 15 years, and lived in Los Angeles for 17 years. They currently reside in Las Vegas.

Fitness

The Hodge twins are certified International Sports Sciences Association trainers and appeared on the front page of Train magazine.[12] [13] They were guests on comedy podcast The Fighter and the Kid.[14] CheatSheet rated them as the 4th best fitness YouTube channel.[15]

Comedy

They have toured the UK[16] [17] and Australia.[18] Their No Filter tour took place in 2016.[19]

Conservative commentators

The Hodge twins are vocal conservatives, and have over three million subscribers on their Conservative Twins YouTube channel. The twins are Donald Trump supporters, and appeared on Trump's Real News Update webcast.[20] They oppose the Black Lives Matter political and social movement.[21]

Two of the most shared Facebook posts about the George Floyd protests originated from the Hodge twins. They are frequent guests on conservative comedian Steven Crowder's various programs.[22]

Some claims the twins have made about Joe Biden and Black Lives Matter have been deemed as false by fact-checkers.[23] [24] A venue canceled one of their shows after the Hodgetwins posted a video to their YouTube account making fun of a transgender woman. The venue owner stated that the reason for the cancellation was because "[they] don't tolerate transphobia."[25]

See also

Notes and References

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  4. Web site: The Stroller Don't waste these opportunities . September 12, 2019. Martinsville Bulletin.
  5. Web site: Video: The Hodge Twins on The Black National Anthem and the BLM . Bonnie . F . July 7, 2020. CNBNEWS Gloucester City.
  6. Web site: Martinez. Kiko. YouTube Stars The Hodgetwins Bring Ultra-conservative Act to Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. July 12, 2020. San Antonio Current. en. August 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812210133/https://www.sacurrent.com/ArtSlut/archives/2018/11/13/youtube-stars-the-hodgetwins-bring-ultra-conservative-act-to-laugh-out-loud-comedy-club. dead.
  7. Web site: June 1, 2020. Hodgetwins - Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography. July 12, 2020. Fitness Volt. en-US.
  8. Web site: Ramirez. Cindy. 'I'm liking me some Chico's Tacos,' YouTube stars Hodgetwins say of El Paso staple. July 12, 2020. El Paso Times. en.
  9. Web site: 12 of the Best and Brightest Black YouTubers at VidCon 2016. The Root. June 28, 2016 .
  10. July 1, 2013. The Hodgetwins - Fitness, Fatherhood And Accidental Stardom . Urban Lux .
  11. Web site: Two Martinsville-area children injured in a road-rage shooting last month are gaining worldwide support inspired by the famous Hodgetwins . Kozelsky . Holly . May 3, 2019. Martinsville Bulletin.
  12. Web site: The Hodge Twins on Their Workout, Diet and Fitness Philosophy. March 5, 2018. Train.
  13. Web site: Train Magazine on Twitter. Our @hodgetwins cover issue is on sale now in the US & Canada! See their exclusive interview + workout guide inside. Train magazine.
  14. Web site: June 3, 2016. The Fighter and the Kid - Episode 173: The Hodge Twins. . July 12, 2020. en.
  15. Web site: Carrick. Evie. February 26, 2016. 7 of the Best Fitness Channels on YouTube. July 12, 2020. Showbiz Cheat Sheet. en-US. July 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713030744/https://www.cheatsheet.com/health-fitness/7-of-the-best-fitness-channels-on-youtube.html/. dead.
  16. Web site: Bennett. Steve. Bodybuilding YouTube stars announce UK comedy dates : Other news 2018 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide. July 12, 2020. Chortle. en.
  17. Web site: ChrisS. Comedy Duo, The Hodgetwins, Talk about Youtube, Fitness & Twinning on LIVE. July 12, 2020. GoLocalProv. en.
  18. Web site: April 20, 2017. Meet The Hodgetwins: America's comedy twins turned YouTube superstars. July 12, 2020. Tone Deaf. en-AU.
  19. Web site: Ardell . Jena. November 16, 2016. YouTube Sex-Advice Gurus Hodgetwins Make Their Move to the Stand-Up Stage. July 12, 2020. LA Weekly. en-US.
  20. Web site: Real News Insights with the Hodgetwins . January 3, 2020 . .
  21. News: Roose. Kevin. June 22, 2020. Social Media Giants Support Racial Justice. Their Products Undermine It.. en-US. The New York Times. October 17, 2020. 0362-4331.
  22. Book: Sienkiewicz . Matt . That's Not Funny: How the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them . Marx . Nick . May 3, 2022 . . 978-0-520-38214-5 . 97 . en.
  23. Web site: Caldera. Camille. Fact check: After deplaning in Tampa, Joe Biden waved to firefighters in a field. October 17, 2020. USA TODAY. en-US.
  24. Web site: 2020. PolitiFact - Conservative pundits share false claim about Black Lives Matter, ActBlue. October 17, 2020. @politifact. en-US.
  25. Web site: White. Ashley. 'We don't tolerate transphobia': Tallahassee venue cancels HodgeTwins conservative comedy show. August 27, 2020. Tallahassee Democrat. en-US.