Comedians Face Backlash for Performing at Controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival
TL;DR
David Cross criticized comedians like Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, condemning their participation due to Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses and oppressive regime, calling out the performers for supporting a regime accused of repression and violence.
- David Cross Rips Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle for Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: 'Disgusted' Rolling Stone
- David Cross Slams Bill Burr and More Comedians Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘I Am Disgusted… How Can Any of Us Take You Seriously Again?’ Variety
- Performing at Saudia Arabia's propagandistic comedy festival is shameful MSNBC News
- A-list comedians face backlash for performing at Saudi Arabian festival NBC News
- Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka Reveals Riyadh Fest’s “Censorship Rules” After Turning Down Gig Deadline
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