"Comedian Dave Chappelle took a swing at the United States during a set at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Chappelle performed for an audience of 6,000 this week as a headline act for the festival, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The festival has already received plenty of backlash, with critics citing Saudi Arabia's lack of civil liberties and rights."
"Right now in America, they say that if you talk about Charlie Kirk, that you'll get canceled, Chappelle told the Saudi crowd, according to The New York Times. I don't know if that's true, but I'm gonna find out. The comedian added, It's easier to talk here than it is in America. The Times reported that political humor, especially aimed at the United States, appeared to go over well at the festival, while anything that leaned into sexual humor did not."
Dave Chappelle performed for about 6,000 people as a headline act at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the first festival of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The festival drew criticism over Saudi Arabia's lack of civil liberties and rights, and several comedians declined invitations or reported turning down pay. Chappelle said talking about figures like Charlie Kirk could lead to being canceled in the United States and claimed it was easier to speak in Saudi Arabia. Political humor about the United States reportedly played well, while sexual jokes were poorly received. Human rights activists noted the festival coincided with a government crackdown on free speech, and some contracts reportedly restricted material that could be seen as degrading or defamatory.
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