Comedy, Comedians And Limits | Aditya's Newsletter
Although many people today pursue careers in startup comedy, shouldn't there be a cap on comedy or a "boundary" to truly make us laugh? A restrained jest or an abrupt flash of wordplay?
Humor is subjective—what cracks one person up might make another cringe. Some enjoy adult jokes, while others find them awkward. But hey, personal beliefs shouldn’t dictate what creators can or can’t say. I take full responsibility for this article, and yes, it’s safe to read. Even if it has some sarcastic humor, you’ll survive. Now go on, have fun—no excuses! 😆
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around, for today we mourn the untimely demise of stand-up comedy. Cause of death? Offended Sensibilities. It seems a group of comedians, in their endless pursuit of laughter, forgot to distribute apology cards before cracking their jokes. The result? A courtroom drama that would make even Bollywood jealous, and a show cancellation so brutal it could make a cancelled train in India look punctual.
Yes, the sacred art of making people laugh is now under strict surveillance. Every punchline must be pre-approved, sanitized, and blessed by the High Council of the Easily Offended. We wouldn’t want humor to be, you know, funny. Oh no! Comedy should now resemble a stale piece of bread—bland, dry, and leaving no lasting impression.
Once upon a time, comedy challenged society; now, society challenges comedy. Progress?
Offense is subjective, but punishments are absolute. Sounds fair, right?
Adult humor is scandalous, but real-world scandals? Eh, let’s just scroll past those.
Freedom of speech exists, but only if it's a lullaby for the fragile.
Gone are the days when comedy was meant to challenge, provoke, or (God forbid) make us uncomfortable. Now, every joke must come with a disclaimer: No egos, feelings, or fragile constitutions were harmed in the making of this joke.
And let’s talk about these comedians who dared to cross the line. What were they thinking? Trying to make people laugh in an era where even a sneeze can be interpreted as a political statement? Shame on them! Don’t they know that humor is only acceptable when it aligns perfectly with the internet’s mood of the day? A punchline should now be followed by:
An immediate apology
A three-paragraph tweet explaining their intentions
Possibly a blood donation to prove their sincerity
Oh, but the joke was adult! Ah, now we’ve truly entered the danger zone! How dare a comedian acknowledge that human beings actually do naughty things? Everyone knows adult humor belongs in the deep, dark corners of the internet—right next to illegal movie downloads and “Click here to win an iPhone” ads.
It’s truly heartwarming to see the noble guardians of public morality doing their job. After all, who needs satire when we can have a world where everyone is safe from the horrors of mild discomfort? Forget about economic crises, corruption, or unemployment—we’ve got a joke to punish! Priorities, people!
But let’s be honest—will this new, censored comedy make us laugh? Sure, if you enjoy watching a 45-minute set on “Why traffic lights should have a fourth color” or “The funniest ways to fold laundry.” The risk of offense will be at an all-time low, and our delicate souls can sleep peacefully, knowing that nobody had to suffer the unbearable trauma of hearing something they disagreed with.
Yet, amidst this outrage Olympics, one has to wonder: are we focusing on the right things? With real issues like poverty, crumbling infrastructure, and people still thinking the Earth is flat, have we truly run out of things to fix? Perhaps if we redirected this energy toward demanding better governance, education, or affordable petrol, we might actually get somewhere. But no—stopping a comedian seems to be the revolutionary act of our generation.
Corruption? Still thriving.
Economy? Tumbling.
Crimes? Skyrocketing.
A joke? BAN IT IMMEDIATELY!
At the end of the day, jokes should be taken as what they are—jokes. They are not constitutional amendments, nor are they religious commandments carved in stone. Some will be crude, some will be insightful, and some will make us cringe. And if you don’t like it? Well, here’s a revolutionary idea—just don’t listen. Because policing humor won’t fix the world, but it will turn it into a painfully dull place.
So, let’s all take a moment to bid farewell to stand-up comedy. It had a good run. From Lenny Bruce to George Carlin, from Kunal Kamra to Ricky Gervais—legends who dared to speak their minds—we must now erase their legacies and replace them with state-approved humorists reading from a script titled The Most Acceptable Jokes for Public Consumption.
Rest in peace, comedy. You made us laugh while you lasted. Now, let’s raise a glass of lukewarm, government-approved tea to our sterilized, sanitized, and mind-numbingly unfunny future. Cheers to that!
