rant · moment 31 of 31
Rooting for Comics Who Blow Up: Matt Rife, Schulz, and Amy Schumer's Israel Takes
from Bastard Radio | The Tim Dillon Show #372 · #372
2 min
Tim explains he roots for any comic's success regardless of style, then discusses Amy Schumer's outspoken pro-Israel comments and defends her willingness to alienate fans given her wealth and platform.
- Tim explains the problem with comedians becoming famous: they stop being part of culture and become part of celebrity.
- If you have enough money to say whatever you want, not using that power to upset people defeats the purpose.
- Amy Schumer's Israel tweets seemed intentionally provocative rather than calculated, which Tim respects from a comic.
- The Rogan n-word compilation controversy differs because Rogan doesn't think people should use the word casually.
- Tim believes Rogan genuinely regrets using the word, partly because he doesn't want his kids saying that Planet of the Apes joke.
- Joe Rogan considered how his daughters might repeat offensive material when deciding not to keep making those jokes.