Staff Reports
Comedy and leftism clashed at the recent White House Correspondents’ dinner, showing how the two just don’t mix. Instead of the usual lighthearted roast of the president and his administration, the SNL host chose to aim most of his jabs at Trump, Republicans, and conservative media. When he did poke fun at Biden, it was actually quite amusing, but he quickly backed away, perhaps because his audience adored Biden.
Leftists don’t laugh at jokes that are funny; they laugh at jokes that they agree with. https://t.co/GcmVubyykO
— Conservative Tribune (@conserv_tribune) May 1, 2024
Comedy legends like Norm Macdonald and Conan O’Brien had successfully entertained past correspondents’ dinners with their humorous take on the president. However, there’s now a perceived decline in the quality of humor, especially in mainstream television. Jerry Seinfeld noted the lack of truly funny shows, attributing it to the pressure to be politically correct.
Leftism’s role in ruining comedy was further emphasized by the behavior of leftists towards comedians like Dave Chappelle. Despite his widespread success, leftists attempted to cancel him over his jokes about transgender individuals. This inability to laugh at certain jokes demonstrates a serious conflict between leftism and the nature of comedy.
Ultimately, leftism’s unyielding mindset prevents it from embracing the laugh-provoking essence of comedy, choosing instead to use laughter as a form of political statement. As a result, leftism may find itself increasingly at odds with the lighthearted and light-spirited nature of comedy.
