"He Long Night Show" Wang Zhian cited discrimination: Is "American humor" offensive? ⇐ Gay forum

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Talk show performance style with the brand of "American humor" has been introduced to the Taiwanese comedy scene in recent years, and a "hell" that is not afraid of offending people has become popular; but compared with American comedy Circles, offending specific groups and triggering backlash have always been the responsibility that performers must bear.
Chinese media personality Wang Zhian mocked Chen Junhan, a disabled lawyer who suffers from the rare disease "Spinal Muscular Atrophy" (SMA), on the online program "He Long Night Show", sparking controversy about what "American humor" is. Spark discussion.
The program structure and stage layout of the "Night Show" that has become popular on the Internet in recent years roughly copy the American late-night talk show format, combining elements such as comedy, celebrity interviews, and current affairs commentary.
Under the shell of "American humor", the performers tried to tell jokes on sensitive topics, borrowing the term "hell" from Internet meme culture to describe certain dangerous jokes that may offend certain groups.
In the context of American comedy and talk show culture, American humorous satirical performances are often used as tools for social criticism. The objects of ridicule are existing advantaged groups and social injustice, stimulating audience reflection.
We enjoy full freedom of speech in the United States, but talk show hosts and comedians must be careful when facing a diverse and complex social composition and in front of audiences of different races, genders, religions, sexual orientations and educational backgrounds. The proportion of jokes.
"Hell" is popular in Taiwan's comedy circle. Most of the objects of ridicule are limited to specific groups. The social disadvantages, suffering, and diseases are used as jokes. Not only does it make people laugh, but it also has nothing to do with "American humor".
The purpose of telling jokes is to entertain the audience, but as soon as they are told, they turn into offending. This situation of "comedy turning into tragedy" is actually not uncommon in the United States.
Comedian Michael Richards, a popular comedian who played a supporting role in the TV series "Seinfeld," performed at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles in 2006. He used discriminatory words in response to a black audience, triggering social backlash. . Despite his public apology, it was still a major blow to his career.
At the 2022 Oscars, attendee Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith’s wife’s bald look, which led to a slap incident. In addition to the direct reaction of comedy performers to the audience, there is also the "cancel culture" prevalent on the Internet today.
Comedians respond directly to the audience, including laughter and yelling. Kliph Nesteroff, a historian and former comedian, said in the media that during performances in the 1990s, he encountered out-of-control behavior such as punches, kicks, and beer pouring from the audience.
In an era dominated by social media, comedians face more stringent tests. Comedian Kevin Hart was selected as the host of the 2018 Oscars, but he lost his hosting job within 48 hours after a clip of him joking about homosexuality in a past performance was dug up and posted on the Internet.
"Cancel culture" has become popular on the Internet in the United States in recent years, causing comedians to lament that "it's hard to make money."
With the popularity of "cancel culture", once a joke touches on a sensitive topic, it is easy to be cut into a short video with subtitles and circulated on the Internet, triggering boycotts and attacks by netizens. In particular, social media has an amplifying effect. A failed joke may result in loss of product endorsements and performance opportunities.
In this context, American comedians and talk show hosts must strive to strike a balance between humor and avoiding offense when performing, and at the same time be ready to apologize at any time. After all, telling jokes basically tests the existing cognitive framework. Accidentally stepping on the red line is bound to happen. Resilience seems to be an essential trait for contemporary comedians. As one comedian pointed out, you must constantly adjust your performance and believe that "those objections coming at you will eventually make your performance better."
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