Comedians Shouldn’t Perform at the Expense of Another Person
While the pursuit is to add fun to the current scenario, comedians must be well aware about jokes that may not sit well with other people.
Undeniably, comedians are among the people who have a very special gift — the ability to make countless individuals happy. It is a talent given to some individuals that the words they speak or how they move have the power to naturally spark laughter. However, as a job or putting it in one’s job, it can be very tricky.
Currently, the issue between popular American-Filipino comedian-TV host Jo Koy and Taylor Swift is trending on social media. It was after the comedian who was the host at the prestigious Golden Globes awards threw a joke that involved the All Too Well singer.
At the prestigious event that gathered several Hollywood A-listers and respectable individuals, Jo Koy made a joke about the supposed difference between the Golden Globes and the National Football League or NFL.
According to the Filipino-American comedian, “at the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift”. On social media particularly X which was formerly known as Twitter, a video clip of Taylor Swift giving a stoic reaction pursing her lips before sipping a drink circulated.
Taylor Swift takes a sip of her drink after Jo Koy's joke about her at the #GoldenGlobes.
— Variety (@Variety) January 8, 2024
"The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift." pic.twitter.com/d2TDVcUGv5
Both Jo Koy’s joke and the singer’s reaction sparked different reactions from the members of the online community. The joke may be in reference to Travis Kelce, an NFL star who is currently the boyfriend of Taylor Swift.
While it is a gift to make people laugh or, at the least, happy, it is my humble opinion that comedians must not achieve the goal at the expense of another person. They must be cautious in the event of involving somebody in a joke as there is no guarantee as to how it will be received by the person on the other end — it may mean nothing to the person involved in the joke but it can also be hurtful, embarrassing, or disrespectful.
People have different personalities and there are times when the mood also takes place. Something that may be fun for extrovert individuals may not sit well with introvert ones. The fun for outgoing people may be a sort of a pressure and stress for those who love to be in their own company, those who are used to be at the background of the show, and those who are not really comfortable expressing themselves in front of many others.
This all boils down to a hope that people will be more cautious about what others may feel — whether or not your intention is true or how many people it may benefit. The goal must not be achieved at the expense of even just one person or must not invalidate any personal reaction. The world will surely be a much better place if we learn to handle differences better.
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