Matt Rife's Controversial Comedy: A Punchline Gone Wrong

Comedian Matt Rife faced backlash for a misogynistic domestic abuse joke in his Netflix comedy special. Rife's attempt at an apology was met with further criticism as it led viewers to a website selling helmets. The joke itself was recycled from his own routine and bore similarities to a bit from comedian Ralphie May's 2006 special. The stale and offensive nature of Rife's comedy has drawn ire from social media users, questioning why he would open with such insensitive material.