Why Amy Schumer Is Hated & Her Netflix Movie Is Boycotted

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Amy Schumer, known for movies like “Girls,” “Bros,” and “Trainwreck,” is back with a new film on Netflix. However, their past disagreements eight years ago over her asking for more than $11 million for a stand-up special have not deterred this collaboration. The trailer for her latest movie titled “Kinda Pregnant” has been available for a week now, but as of January 13, 2025, it only garnered 55 thousand views and 1.7 thousand likes. This is in comparison to the more successful trailers for lesser-known Netflix titles such as “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever” (509 thousand views), “Cassandra” (138 thousand views), “Bandidos” Season 2 (208 thousand views), and various trailers for “Sakamoto Days” (3 million views in just three days).

It seems that Schumer’s long-standing history of negative sentiment might be the cause. This stems from multiple factors. Her audience often finds it difficult to connect with her, as she rarely agrees to be photographed, and this disconnect is often amplified by social media, which has a knack for intensifying conflicts.

The remarks on the trailer for Kinda Pregnant suggest that audiences already have certain expectations or assumptions about Schumer. YouTube user @claires1980 seems to be expressing frustration that Netflix invests in projects like this while canceling others such as 1899 and The OA. User @Slaughter237 appears to be suggesting a replacement for Amy Schumer in the movie, implying dissatisfaction with her performance or portrayal. Lastly, user @fredbatchelder’s comment seems to indicate that they perceive the film as being about Schumer exaggerating her circumstances for attention and struggling to cope, which may be based on the allegations of plagiarism she has faced in the past.

Like Amy Schumer’s Jokes, ‘Kinda Pregnant’ Feels Familiar (Or Allegedly Plagiarized)

The video you saw clearly shows that many jokes written or used by Schumer in her work bear an uncanny resemblance, almost identical, to those of other comedians. It’s questionable if she’s borrowing material from others, but it doesn’t appear to boost her success. For example, “The Leather Special” (the one with a disappointingly low earnings of $11 million) is often cited as one of the worst comedy specials in recent times. In fact, many people attribute Netflix dropping its star rating system to the poor reviews for Schumer’s comedy special, suggesting that Amy Schumer may be the cause.

Amy Schumer, among others, has found herself on a list of five comedians often met with strong dislike, including Dane Cook, Brendan Schaub, Carlos Mencia, and Joe Rogan. The accusations of plagiarism in her stand-up comedy aren’t the only concerns, as the storylines for some of her works, such as “Kinda Pregnant” and “I Feel Pretty,” seem to be rehashing familiar romantic comedy tropes. As Schumer’s career progresses, it appears that these overused storylines become less believable, mirroring what seems to be a growing lack of authenticity within her. For instance, the plot summary for “Kinda Pregnant” reads: “Lainy, jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy, decides to wear a fake baby bump and serendipitously meets the man of her dreams.” Comparing this to another romantic comedy, “Preggoland,” from Mongrel Media, it seems Schumer may be repeating familiar themes.

In a situation where 35-year-old Ruth behaves immaturely at a baby shower, her former high school friends, now mothers, swiftly remove her from their social circles. However, when there’s a misunderstanding that she is pregnant, she is mysteriously reaccepted into the group. At first, she attempts to clear up the confusion, but the allure of the privileges associated with pregnancy proves too strong to resist. The film “Preggoland” humorously explores our modern culture’s fixation on babies and the extreme measures people take to belong in such groups.

How about ‘Labor Pains’, a 2009 film featuring Lindsay Lohan, produced by First Look Studios? The plot revolves around Thea who is on the verge of losing her job. In a desperate bid to hold onto it, she falsely claims pregnancy. Her employer, fearing a potential lawsuit, allows her to keep her job. Now, she must maintain this deception to preserve both her job and her new relationship.

Everything seems a bit fishy, to put it mildly. We’re not implying that Schumer wasn’t hilarious in her role on the timeless Adult Swim series “Delocated“, but one might argue she didn’t act too much, given the exaggerated, annoying character she portrayed. Nevertheless, let’s acknowledge that the TV show “Inside Amy Schumer” was exceptional. The episode that parodied “12 Angry Men” is arguably one of the best episodes in television history. However, despite Schumer being credited as a writer on most episodes, it’s important to note that the head writer is the exceptionally witty and insightful Jessi Klein. Who else contributes as a writer? The list includes…

Among the many contributors to the show “Inside Amy Schumer,” Amy Schumer is not solely responsible for its creation; rather, she may serve as its primary performer and symbol.

Supporting War & Clashing with MLK’s Daughter

As a passionate movie-goer, I’ve often found myself grappling with the complexities of political discourse, and my perspective on Senator Schumer is no exception. Critics argue that his unyielding advocacy for Israel has been overly assertive, especially in light of the escalating conflicts with Palestinians, Iranians, Yemenis, and Lebanese people. Organizations like Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights Watch, and numerous other entities have labeled Israel’s treatment of Palestinians as “genocide.”

However, Schumer remains a staunch supporter of Israel, even going so far as to identify himself with the nation, while simultaneously stereotyping and belittling those who question the actions of its government. Emma Vigeland from The Majority Report aptly encapsulated Schumer’s mindset: he seems to view anyone challenging Israel’s decisions as an adversary.

This scenario showcases a highly advantaged individual portraying themselves as a victim while focusing on their personal anxieties, which are reminiscent of a mass killer’s actions.

In a heated exchange, Schumer found himself at odds with the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., Bernice King, following the comedian’s sharing of a video depicting civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. expressing support for Israel. In response, Bernice King took to Twitter (previously known as X) to express her viewpoint: “He also believed militarism (alongside racism and poverty) to be among the interconnected Triple Evils. I am confident he would call for an end to Israel’s bombing of Palestinians, the release of hostages, and a pursuit of genuine peace, which encompasses justice.” As a subsequent note, Schumer has since deactivated her X account.

It’s not surprising that some people are choosing to boycott Amy Schumer’s new Netflix movie, Kinda Pregnant, following her remarks, as The New Arab reports. Many activists and social media users have advocated for a boycott of Schumer’s film due to past comments she has made about the conflict in Gaza. Her words have been seen as dehumanizing in certain instances, with one particularly controversial social media post portraying Gazans in a negative light. You can see that controversial post below.

Schumer has countered a truce proposal and ridiculed it on social platforms, while also showing aggressive, disrespectful, and, allegedly, racially insensitive behavior towards those who contradict her views. In a notable instance, Schumer attacked an actor who referenced Schumer without tagging her. “Was a post about my people being slaughtered disturbing to you?” Schumer wrote in a passive-aggressive rant of self-victimization below. “You lack understanding of the history of Jewish people and the conflict […] you are antisemitic. One day when you understand your actions in this situation, I will accept your apology.” Here is where that can be found:

[Reference to the original statement]

The Professional Victim

Schumer often uses criticism against her, especially regarding her humor and appearance, to portray herself as a victim of misogyny and body-shaming. This allows her to attribute hostile sentiments towards her, such as labeling her as unfunny, a joke thief, or a supporter of genocide, to the patriarchy. In an interview with Variety, she expressed this viewpoint: “People have a special kind of anger towards women. It’s not new. I think it’s because they fear women. That’s my theory.” Notably, a thoughtful discussion about Schumer’s comedic abilities and whether the criticism is rooted in sexism can be found in the r/AskFeminists subreddit. You can explore that conversation below:

[Link to Reddit thread]

In essence, it’s important to note that Schumer hails from a well-off and influential family, and she shares a lineage with Chuck Schumer, a prominent Democratic figure in the Senate for nearly a decade. Given this background, she frequently attributes criticism of her work and persona to political reasons. For instance, when The Leather Special was met with unfavorable responses, she pointed fingers at conservatives, an unexpected audience choice, as it were.

According to the Washington Examiner’s report, Senator Schumer accused “alt-right trolls” of flooding Netflix with negative reviews on Instagram.

I’m incredibly proud of my achievements and extremely thankful to everyone spreading positivity about them online… As the first female comedian selling out arenas worldwide, I am deeply grateful for this success. It’s rather disappointing when journalists focus on troll activities as if it were news.

Over the past decade, Schumer’s humor has lost its sparkle and the initial buzz has subsided, leaving her as one of many irritable voices often overlooked on social media. Many individuals are choosing to distance themselves from such negativity, which may explain the lack of excitement surrounding her upcoming film “Kinda Pregnant“, despite some justified boycotts. You can make your own judgment when it’s released on Feb 5, 2025, by clicking the link below:

[Link to the movie]

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2025-01-14 02:02