"All of these sanctimonious cunts out there who don't really sincerely give a shit, he said. If you actually give a fuck about those people and how they're living over there, there's gonna have to be these types of things to pull them in. And I will tell you, the Cheesecake Factory in Riyadh, it's incredible. It's right next to Pizza Hut and KFC, and if you want a pair of Timberlands, it's across the street next to the Marriott, catty-corner to the fucking Hilton."
"The comedian has been under fire, alongside Kevin Hart, Louis CK, Aziz Ansari and Dave Chappelle, for being on the lineup for what was billed as the world's largest comedy festival. The Human Rights Watch called out the event as a distraction, aiming to focus on something light rather than the soaring number of executions taking place while comedians such as Marc Maron and Shane Gillis expressed disappointment. David Cross wrote that he was disgusted in a statement."
Bill Burr defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh comedy festival and attacked critics as sanctimonious cunts. He said he felt wonderful about the appearance, vibed with local audiences and had a good time. He argued that such engagements can pull people in and help improve lives there, and described consumer amenities in Riyadh. Human Rights Watch called the festival a distraction from rising executions. Several comedians expressed disappointment or disgust. Jessica Kirson expressed regret but said she aimed to help LGBTQ+ people in Saudi Arabia feel seen and valued, noting they face zero legal protections and risk execution.
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