The dismissals of Sharon Osbourne from "The Talk" and John Gruden from the Las Vegas Raiders are cited as examples of "woke probation" in corporate media and sports. Gruden's removal, triggered by the leak of old emails containing homophobic and racial tropes, is interpreted as a strategic move by the NFL after the team's successful relocation to Las Vegas. These incidents demonstrate the high stakes for public figures who fail to adhere to evolving social standards.