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world3 months ago

Comedians Face Backlash Over Saudi Arabia Festival Appearances

David Cross criticized fellow comedians like Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle for performing at the Saudi Arabia Riyadh Comedy Festival, condemning it as a morally gross and hypocritical act due to the country's oppressive regime and human rights abuses. Cross expressed disappointment and questioned the comedians' credibility, highlighting the festival's censorship and blood money implications.

news3 months ago

Comedians Face Backlash Over Saudi Arabia Festival Performances

Comedian David Cross criticized fellow comedians like Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, and Louis CK for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, condemning the event as supporting a totalitarian regime and questioning their integrity and principles. Other comedians such as Marc Maron and Shane Gillis also disavowed participation, citing ethical concerns.

entertainment2 years ago

David Cross Defends Belief in Diversity Despite Criticism as a Father

Comedian David Cross discusses his upcoming stand-up show, which touches on parenting, culture wars, and his belief in diversity. Known for his darkly comic and contrarian style, Cross reflects on his career in alternative comedy, including his role in the cult sitcom Arrested Development and his UK series The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret. He also expresses disappointment over a cancelled comedy project and discusses the influence of AI and demographics in the entertainment industry. Cross acknowledges the need for self-censorship and reflects on his changing perspective on offensive jokes, particularly regarding pronoun changes and the trans community. Despite potential controversy, he remains confident in finding an audience for his live stand-up performances.

politics2 years ago

Republican Party's Loyalty to Trump Threatens Election Integrity in Georgia and North Carolina.

The Georgia Republican Party has appointed Brian Pritchard, a talk show host who has repeatedly claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from former President Donald Trump, as its first vice-chair. David Cross, a lawyer who has similarly trafficked in election fraud lies, was appointed as the party's new second vice-chair. The party secretary and assistant secretary positions will be filled by Caroline Jeffords and Suzi Voyles, respectively, both of whom are involved in lawsuits alleging bogus ballots undermined the election.