Bill Burr wants it both ways. And he’s not alone.
Certainly satirical cartoonists often delve into sensitive political issues, but instead of standing firm on their points, they tend to retreat or soften their stance.
The tell? “Hey, I’m just a comedian!”
Jon Stewart frequently employs this tactic, leading some people to refer to it as the “On/Off Clown Nose” strategy. Similarly, Bill Maher resorted to something analogous when Patrick Bet-David cornered him in a debate.
This provides comedians with the freedom to joke about current news stories without needing to provide serious explanations of their opinions. On the other hand, personalities such as Jimmy Dore are eager for constructive discussions.
Last month at the end of March, Burr made a similar move on the red carpet. Born and raised in Boston, he was among those who gathered with the media to commemorate Conan O’Brien receiving the Mark Twain Prize.
In recent interviews, the comic has been harshly criticizing Elon Musk with exaggerated negative portrayals. He’s even gone so far as to accuse him of being a Nazi and making other outlandish claims. His public appearances seem to indicate a shift towards a strong left-wing stance after years of moving between political parties.
Again and again.
Bill Burr saying we need to turn down the temperature on the rhetoric in this country.
— S&N News, Politics and Sports (@SN1onX) March 20, 2025
He continues to repeat “Free Luigi,” a phrase that refers to the young man who allegedly murdered a healthcare CEO in cold blood. Consequently, two journalists questioned Burr about his latest remarks during a recent interview on the red carpet.
So how did Burr handle the questions?
“Hey, I’m just a comedian.” He didn’t say those words, but he came remarkably close.
He didn’t elaborate on his remarks about Mangione to that particular journalist. He mentioned that providing such clarification would satisfy her desire for sensational news headlines.
Later, he continued his backpedal when a second reporter pressed him on his recent comments.
Burr stated that he doesn’t typically tune into the news, instead opting to enjoy humorous content like silly Instagram videos. It seemed as if he was about to put on a clown nose when speaking with Nicholas Ballasy.
Burr began in a humorous manner but quickly turned serious. And a tad cruel.
In my view, I believe it might not have been the best approach for you, as a journalist, to question a comedian in that manner, but Ballasy stood up for his line of inquiry.
“Comedians are on top of current events,” Ballasy began to say.
Burr disagreed, stating it was too timid. He perceived they were dodging responsibility. They needed to show courage again, something they seemed to lack. Instead of questioning everything, they should just do it. They used to act with conviction. They need to regain that confidence,” Burr said, changing the topic. “It’s not my role. I’m more like a jester.
For a long time, this video might serve as the quintessential illustration of “Clown Nose On,” leaving people in stitches. It’s almost like Burr planned it perfectly, though it may be beyond his self-awareness to realize the brilliance of his actions.
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2025-04-03 22:03