In his podcast Joe Rogan lashed out at comedians who criticized jokes Kevin Hart in "Roast" style »", calling them "traitors." He called "roasting" a unique, "uncompromising" art form, rooted in malice. Rogan also insisted that it deserves protection as comedy, not as a condemnation of everyday life.
Joe Rogan has supported Kevin Hart amid criticism of his "satirical" jokes.
Joe Rogan has come to Kevin Hart's defense amid mounting criticism of his caustic "roast"-style jokes. On a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan lashed out at fellow comedians for condemning Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis's jokes. "If you're human and you're not used to the roast and you don't understand why those jokes are so mean, I understand," he said. "But comedians who get upset about those jokes, fuck you. You're fucking traitors. You know what it is. You know exactly what it is.".
Rogan's comments came just weeks after the Netflix show aired, and the controversy surrounding it has yet to subside. The event, intended as a tribute to Kevin Hart's career, ultimately drew criticism for its jokes about race, suicide, and police brutality.
Hinchcliffe's joke about George Floyd sparked controversy. He said Floyd "looked up at us and laughed so hard he couldn't breathe." This line was not well received by Floyd's family or civil rights leaders.
The most vocal criticism came from Chelsea Handler, who called some of the jokes "disgusting" and "vile." Wanda Sykes also joined the debate, stating on The View that the issue wasn't offensiveness, but effectiveness. She even criticized the George Floyd joke for its lack of humor, saying it wasn't a real joke.
However, Rogan rejected these arguments, saying critics were missing the point of the roast. He explained that people might disagree with the material or say it went too far. But calling comedians racist or Nazi-like simply because they told roast-style jokes is, in his view, completely unfounded. Rogan continued to defend Hinchcliffe, calling him a good person.
Sibani Gogoi's original report was published on the Mandatory website.
The article "Joe Rogan Slams Traitor Comedians Who Mock Kevin Hart's Jokes" first appeared on Reality Tea.