"That is what the roasts are about," he said. "That's what Roseanne is about -- unapologetic comedy. If I had held back, I would have done her a disservice.
"I think that this particular roast -- in these particular times we are in -- it is important to exercise freedom of speech," he continued. "Comedians are apologizing a lot. I am not saying that is right or wrong. But it scares me when I start second guessing myself. So I wanted to put it out there and remind people what America is about -- and on some level, what the roasts are about."
Is that what roasts are about? Is that what comedy is about? Says PhatCheddar:
Although he crossed the line with the joke, I think people should lighten up. I pray for the victims, and this was a tragic event, but calm down. The first joke was stupid, but the follow up joke was actually pretty funny. I'd expect an apology from a comedian for racist slurs, actual threats, etc., but not this. Just air it and let him be an a$$hole for the joke to you, i would have said "oohhh" too, but only after i shook my head laughing.
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