Seth Rogen’s Bold Take on Cancel Culture: Comedy Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving!

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Many folks would jump at the chance to learn humor tips from a seasoned comedian like Seth Rogen. However, comics who whine about comedy becoming tough and blame ‘cancel culture’ might not appreciate his insights. You may recall when Jerry Seinfeld and others claimed that political correctness and the “extreme left” had destroyed comedy, stating that it’s no longer the same as it was years ago. Rogen’s stance on this is essentially, “Well, yeah.

In a recent interview with Esquire, Seth Rogen expressed his views on the current state of comedy and those who complain about the supposed challenges in creating humorous content. According to the writer of “Superbad,” this perspective is straightforwardly stated.

The argument that comedy is more challenging now than it once was isn’t entirely accurate. Perhaps it was overly simple before. But why should it be otherwise? After all, shouldn’t it be difficult? I appreciate the fact that my job is tough because I’m striving to achieve something that demands a vast amount of effort, resources, and people’s time and energy.

The comedian pointed out that the boundary between laughter and disapproval in humor isn’t something novel; it’s long been a part of the comedic landscape.

“What is it that you secretly yearn to express? What do you believe was taken away from you? It’s intriguing how people often remark: They wouldn’t be able to produce the Diversity Day episode of ‘The Office’ nowadays. You can still watch it… I frequently encounter young adults who admire ‘Superbad’ and consider it relevant, yet none of them seem to object to the fact that such a statement was made.

Goodbye to Yesterday’s Comics, Hello to Comedians Who Can Hack It

One perspective is that some people believe comedy is an ever-evolving art form, constantly in flux. This dynamic nature, some argue, fuels the creation of fresh, groundbreaking jokes that keep comedy vibrant and thriving. But if comedy were truly defunct, how would comedians such as Tim Robinson maintain successful comedy shows and garner a devoted fanbase? How could Josh Johnson consistently produce approximately 30 minutes of exceptional new material every week for the past year? Even Seth Rogen, with his upcoming comedy series titled The Studio, seems to have an opportunity to delve deeper into these sentiments.

Many people find themselves swayed by the prevailing cultural mood, interpreting comedians’ humor as directly linked to global happenings. However, Rogen perceives his comedy career differently, stating:

“People tend to associate my comedy with current events, but I don’t view my career that way.

We don’t gather around, saying something like ‘New president, which film should we produce next?’ That’s not the approach we take when deciding our next project.

It’s truly refreshing to listen to contemporary comedians acknowledge something that many comedians stuck in the past appear to miss: change is inevitable. If a joke from the ’80s was told in the ’60s, it would likely have been met with the same reaction as when a comedian today tries to reuse material from a decade back.

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2025-02-17 08:01