Bob The Drag Queen faced criticism for a joke made about race play seven years ago during a podcast. Race play involves the consensual role-playing of racially charged scenarios tied to harmful stereotypes. Upon the clip resurfacing, Bob released a video confirming the joke's authenticity and expressing regret, stating they wouldn't make such a joke today. They clarified they have never engaged in race play. Bob emphasized the importance of evolving in comedy and recognizing the impact of one's words.
I want to be clear about one thing: I have never in my life engaged in race play. Ever, never, not once.
To be clear, I was just joking. I also acknowledge that the jokes were harmful. I get that. I see that.
Is that a joke that I find funny today? No. Is it a joke that I would tell today? No.
At the time I found the joke very funny, but I refuse to be the type of comedian who stands by quips that have aged poorly.
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