Judy Gold seems to be appalled by the current treatment of comedians. The veteran stand-up comedian was astonished to learn that the young comics she interviewed for her upcoming show titled, “Yes, I Can Say That!,” parts of which are being expurgated.
She spoke exclusively in an interview and said, that she had been informed by them that to obtain time on the stage in a few of the clubs, primarily in a place like Brooklyn, their team would not be permitted to explore certain issues or use specific language and this was the aspect of comedy’s future that worries her the most.
Judy Gold further criticized social media for frequently resurfacing jokes from the past, even decades ago. The words, she says, had different connotations back then as the earth was a contrasting place. She compared the situation to a terrible relationship where someone kept pointing out decade-old mistakes.
Judy Gold On The Role Of Politics In Comedy
Judy Gold then said that the condition they were in was precarious. The 60-year-old Emmy winner claimed that humorists are crucial to this democracy because it is only they who speak the truth and that they engage with the individuals as well as connect with the masses, Gold continued. However, although some comedies are just ridiculous and entertaining, some have the added benefit of getting you to reflect or view the world from a different perspective.
The movie revolves around one of Judy Gold’s books which were published in 2020 July amid the ongoing pandemic. Thus, the timing was fantastic, she says. Throughout the presentation, Gold criticizes political leaders for passing judgment and condemnation too quickly. She spoke about how people get offended way too quickly, making it difficult to address any real issue that has been going on in the world.
