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| Louis C.K.'s comedy gig went viral for the wrong reasons. |
Louis C.K. has always been a controversial comedian. He's often mocked the latest controversies he sees in the junk food media. But since the MeToo Movement, his jokes aren't funny.
Now he's facing a backlash for even crawling from underneath that rock.
CNN reports the comedian made fun of survivors of the Parkland school shooting and their effort for stricter gun control. He also joked about transgender Americans. He mocked the MeToo Movement and compare himself to being in Auschwitz.
In the audio, reportedly from a recent comedy set, the audience is heard laughing as the comedian mocks the students for testifying before Congress.
"Testify in front of Congress, these kids, what the fuck? What are you doing?" asks the man in the audio clip. "Cause you went to a high school where kids got shot, why does that mean I have to listen to you? Why does that make you interesting? You didn't get shot. You pushed some fat kid in the way and now I gotta listen to you talking?"
Seventeen teens and adults were killed in the February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Clips of the audio started popping up on social media over the weekend. James Dolce, the owner of Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown, New York, told CNN that the performance took place at his club in December.
The comedian performed six shows over 14 days at three of his clubs, Dolce said. Each show was sold out, he said.
"People love him. The crowds love him. He played to standing ovations for all six shows," Dolce said.
Dolce said he was not sure how a portion of the performance was recorded, because the club has a strict no filming or recording policy. During the performances, "there was not one bit of controversy, no one said he shouldn't be on stage," he said.
Dolce said he is not paying much attention to the backlash. "I don't get too involved with that. I'm not his producer or his agent. I'm just a comedy club owner," he said.
Will he book Louis C.K. again? "Of course. Sure. Without a doubt," Dolce said. "He'll be back. I don't know exactly when, but without a doubt."
Just last week, the comedian found himself under scrutiny after an old video surfaced that showed him using the N-word. Louis C.K. says the word in a 2011 video while joking around with fellow comedians Chris Rock and Ricky Gervais.
And in November 2017, just as the #MeToo movement was gaining steam, five women came forward with allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against the comedian. Louis C.K. acknowledged the accusations were true and apologized.
"These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was OK because I never showed a woman my (penis) without asking first, which is also true," he said in a statement obtained by CNN at the time.
"But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your (penis) isn't a question. It's a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly."
Louis C.K. went on to say that he is "remorseful" and has "tried to learn" from his irresponsible behavior.
Former Parkland students and entertainers slammed the comedian.
Because if there’s one thing the Parkland survivors crave, it’s being interesting to Louis CK. https://t.co/G0Fg6N5ckz— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) December 31, 2018
Imagine thinking the best way to resurrect your career after admitting to sexual misconduct is to mock trans people and Parkland gun violence survivors. pic.twitter.com/SH7wDYe7kA— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) December 31, 2018
Fuck L***s CK and all the politicians that sound and act just like him.— Matt Deitsch (@MattxRed) December 31, 2018
No, it’s not my job to police comedy just because I find it offensive. Comedy is supposed to be offensive. My feelings have no place in it.— Cameron Kasky (@cameron_kasky) December 31, 2018
Yes, Louis is an ass for the jokes he’s making which sucks cause he used to be really funny and not just a professional jerk.
To the “he was never funny in the first place” crowd in these comments, his TV show “Louis” had several brilliantly written episodes that split my sides. Seems now like he’s becoming more of a Milo-style provocateur as opposed to just a non-PC comedian— Cameron Kasky (@cameron_kasky) December 31, 2018
Parkland Parents Slam Louis C.K. While Club Owner Calls Him a ‘Genius’. https://t.co/A7OL4PFdKA via @thedailybeast— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) December 31, 2018
To anyone who knows Louis CK, please deliver this message for me. My daughter was killed in the Parkland shooting. My son ran from the bullets. My wife and I deal with loss everyday. Why don't you come to my house and try out your new pathetic jokes? https://t.co/tZI9ThSciR— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) December 31, 2018
While I appreciate members of the press for doing their duties, I & hopefully others will decline to speak more on this subject.— Ryan Deitsch (@Ryan_Deitsch) December 31, 2018
This will only grant further attention to an individual whose deplorability belongs left behind as we all ascend into a brighter new year.#NYE2018 https://t.co/vXafCDCD8u
Louis C.K, although taking jello shots & eating mushrooms might have been ideal for you when you were 18, that is not the luxury that we have after having to see our friends and classmates in caskets because of preventable gun violence. https://t.co/Hx5cGoxOPn— Kyra Parrow (@longlivekcx) December 31, 2018
As we close out the year, we never forget the disgraced. Take for example, Mitt Romney. He was a disgraced candidate for president. He was truly an embarassing political figure. Now on January 3rd, he will be sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate. He becomes a senator for the state of Utah.
So how about that?
from Journal de La Reyna (World News Today) http://bit.ly/2EWYta9
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