10 Standup Comedians Who Got In Big Trouble For Offensive Jokes
In October 2023, comedian Anthony Jeselnik featured on the podcast “This Past Weekend,” hosted by fellow comedian Theo Von. During their chat, Jeselnik critiqued comedians who prioritize offending people over being genuinely funny. He referenced a quote often attributed to Andy Warhol that he admired: “Art is getting away with it.” In simpler terms, if you release a special and everyone’s angry instead of laughing, then you didn’t succeed in your act. The goal should be to make everyone chuckle.