Has comedy become 'too woke?' | SBS Insight

Where's the line when it comes to humour, and what happens when you cross it? Insight investigates. Corey was cancelled after a controversial joke about race and rape at the Perth Fringe Festival. Akmal's humour, often targeting religious hypocrisy, has estranged him from his Orthodox Christian family. Lewis went viral for a joke about Prince Philip made just moments after his death. Jordan and Rudy push boundaries with their stand-up, tackling painful and uncomfortable subjects. Prue, a television and radio personality, has faced numerous controversies for her comments. Alice, who runs a satirical podcast, believes in free speech and clever humour. Sami argues that comedians should strive for genuine humour instead of cheap laughs. Marylyn, a drag performer in Sydney, centres her comedy around sexuality and gender. Pauly, a filmmaker and comedy writer, acknowledges the delicate balance required in humour.
0:00 Intro
1:06 What's not okay to laugh about?
6:16 Joking about sensitive topics
11:03 What topics are off limits?
12:36 Are audiences more easily offended nowadays?
16:48 Getting 'cancelled' for a joke
23:04 Is a r*pe joke ever funny?
25:41 TV presenter responds to her controversial comments
30:09 Are today's audiences too sensitive?
36:00 Should comedians apologise for their jokes?
37:26 Should racial stereotypes be banned from comedy?
42:13 Is humour important?
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