Jerry Seinfeld recently clarified his previous comments about political correctness in comedy. In an interview, Seinfeld elaborated on his previous comment, in which he claimed that the "far left" was influencing humor. He retracted the statement, saying that his previous comment was not true. In the previous interview, he discussed the challenges that comedians face in today's culture.
Jerry Seinfeld Blames the Left for Killing Comedy
In a discussion with Tom Papa on Breaking Bread, Seinfeld said, "I did an interview with The New Yorker and I said that the far left has stifled the art of comedy. That's what I said. That's not true. It's not true." He expressed his regret, saying, "There are two things I have to say that I regret and take back."
Seinfeld clarified that he initially argued that the "far left" and political correctness were stifling humor, but that he now believes that cultural shifts are a normal part of comedy's evolution. "Whatever the culture is, we make the gate. If you don't make the gate, you're out of the game," Seinfeld said, comparing comedians' adaptability to a skier navigating gates on a mountain.
The comedian also addressed a common misconception that he refuses to perform for students because of their politically correct stance. He refuted this by stating, "I don't have a problem with kids, I perform for them," and noted that he regularly performs at college campuses. (via Deadline)
