The comedian’s claim that wokeness is the reason why comedy is no longer as funny is lazy – and inaccurate.
Jerry Seinfeld is currently promoting his new Pop Tarts movie, “Unfrosted.” However, he understands that people are not interested in hearing about his new project, as there is limited media interest in a streaming period comedy film about a breakfast product. Instead, Seinfeld has resorted to making controversial statements to generate clicks.
Seinfeld has targeted the film industry, stating that those he worked with “don’t have any idea that the movie business is over.” He also expressed his disdain for dabblers, claiming, “There’s nothing I revile quite as much as a dilettante.” Ironically, Seinfeld directed his first film at the age of 70. While he has tried discussing things he enjoys, such as watching surfing videos on YouTube, he has realized that controversial statements attract more attention in the current media landscape.
Seinfeld blames the extreme left and political correctness for destroying comedy. He argues that committees and groups censor jokes, leading to the decline in funny content. He suggests that people’s propensity for performative outrage stifles comedy and prevents well-intentioned jokes from being appreciated. Seinfeld nostalgically recalls a time when TV provided ample funny content, mentioning shows like “Cheers,” “M*A*S*H,” “Mary Tyler Moore,” and “All in the Family.” He questions where the funny content has gone.
While there has been a shift in comedic content, with streaming platforms offering a wider range of options, Seinfeld’s assertion that the extreme left is responsible for the decline in comedy is debatable. It is important to note that there have always been gatekeepers in comedy, and Seinfeld himself has been one of them. Throughout his career, he has maintained a family-friendly image, avoiding swearing onstage and defending himself through clever and inoffensive humor.
Seinfeld’s claim seems contradictory to his own comedic style, as he rarely ventures into controversial or offensive territory. His latest film, “Unfrosted,” is unlikely to offend many people, given its subject matter. Seinfeld’s argument about the extreme left stifling comedy may be more a reflection of his own fears and concerns