Comedians' Divided Views on Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival
TL;DR
Louis C.K. defends his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival, viewing it as a positive opportunity to engage with a developing comedy scene in Saudi Arabia, despite criticism from other comedians who question the morals of performing in the country. He highlights the surprising openness of the audience and the potential for dialogue, while others like David Cross criticize the decision as hypocritical given the country's restrictions.
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