Howie Mandel spearheads a small comedy movement against woke culture, advocating for open conversations on all topics
Howie Mandel: Defending Comedy and Confronting the Woke Mob
Howie Mandel didn’t just burst onto the scene with a rubber glove stunt; he’s now taking a stand for comedy amidst the challenges posed by cancel culture. From his early physical comedy antics to his role in “St. Elsewhere,” Mandel has carved a lasting career marked by versatility and resilience.
If you think of comedy as an art, they started telling us there are certain colors you can’t use. If you’re a painter you shouldn’t say, ‘you can paint anything you want, but don’t use black, don’t use any yellows and it’s really not right to use blue.’ Art suffers, and there isn’t anything we shouldn’t talk about.
Mandel’s recent discourse on the limitations imposed by cancel culture in comedy, as highlighted in the “Stand-up World” podcast, shows his deep understanding of the craft.
All humor comes out of darkness. That’s why the Tragedy and Comedy masks are so close together … if you’re a little kid and you go to the circus you’re laughing at a clown falling down. You’re laughing at the misfortune of somebody you don’t know.
Mandel’s poignant remarks underline the inherent nature of comedy and its often-misunderstood relationship with darker themes.
Mandel’s bold stance against the restrictions imposed by woke culture echoes a growing sentiment among artists who refuse to be stifled by societal expectations.
The Shift Towards Free Expression
Renowned figures like Cate Blanchett and Eric McCormack have also voiced their concerns regarding the stifling effects of woke culture on creative expression.
Blanchett’s portrayal of a cancel culture scenario in her film “Tar” confronts the very essence of being ‘woke’ in today’s society.
McCormack’s insights into the challenges faced by actors in an increasingly sensitive environment shed light on the need for meritocracy and artistic freedom.
In a landscape where free expression is under scrutiny, Mandel’s advocacy for open dialogue in comedy serves as a beacon for artists pushing back against restrictive norms.
The creative community is beginning to break its silence, challenging the boundaries set by woke culture and championing the fundamental right to artistic expression.
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Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, movie critic and editor of HollywoodInToto.com. He previously served as associate editor with Breitbart News’ Big Hollywood. Follow him at @HollywoodInToto.
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