Whether described as “politically correct” or “woke,” the left-wing attack on culture has had particularly devastating effects on art. Comedy especially has been a favorite target of ideological gatekeepers, and it’s not a mystery why—more than any art form or even philosophy, humor exposes lies, be they political or social. It gets to the heart of what we may call truth.
This past Saturday, comedian Shane Gillis performed an opening monologue for NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Gillis was fired by the same show in 2019 for pushing the limits designated by the ideologues du jour. NBC deemed Gillis’ jokes to be “racist,” and the comedian was fired after a mere four days. Gillis apologized but even his apology had a tinge of humor. “I’m happy to apologize to anyone who’s actually offended by anything I’ve said,” Gillis said. “Of course, I wanted an opportunity to prove myself at SNL … I am honestly grateful for the opportunity.” But then, Gillis delivered a zinger: “I was always a MADtv guy anyway,” making a dig at SNL’s lack of imagination.
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