Comedians Face Backlash Over Saudi Arabia Festival Appearances
TL;DR
David Cross criticized fellow comedians like Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle for performing at the Saudi Arabia Riyadh Comedy Festival, condemning it as a morally gross and hypocritical act due to the country's oppressive regime and human rights abuses. Cross expressed disappointment and questioned the comedians' credibility, highlighting the festival's censorship and blood money implications.
- David Cross Slams Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and Others Performing at Saudi Comedy Festival: “Disgusted” The Hollywood Reporter
- Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Comedy Festival Whitewashes Abuses Human Rights Watch
- US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’ The Guardian
- U.S. comic Tim Dillon says Saudi Arabia fired him from comedy festival over jokes about slavery CBS News
- David Cross calls out Bill Burr, others for appearing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia The Boston Globe
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