Exactly, and he hasn’t gotten more “violent” in his rhetoric either. He used to have a bit about jumping over the fences of the gated communities where the bankers live.
Musk just walked into the teeth of his jokes. I mean, how do you not make fun of the guy? He’s a cartoon villain…
Agree with the overall point. But I would guess the spark of animosity towards Burr from the so-called “right” (I loathe these labels but it’s what I have to use, I guess) stems more from his Israel jokes, not so much the billionaire takes. The whole “if they’re using babies as human shields, maybe you should work around that - I can’t go kick my neighbor’s ass if he’s holding a baby in his arms” was very funny and cuts at one of their main sacred cow arguments.
Great piece--I knew when Shapiro started dissecting the literal implications of Burr's jokes that Bill had gotten in his head. reminds me of the book entitled "Everything I Hate is Woke: A Simple Guide for Dickheads". Bill is the canary in the coal mine of where our culture is headed
How about you don't take any comedian seriously, about anything. If ever they get called out, they'll be the first to tell you that they were just having a laugh.
Yup, I love me some George Carlin. Like I LOVE George Carlin. He could have taken my first born and raised him on an undisclosed compound somewhere and I'd be fine knowing he was in good hands.
But whenever someone uses him as an excuse to never vote I'm just like "Dude. You're not supposed to take every word he says literally."
The point was to point how how useless the political system is, not to give you an excuse to never fix it.
I love Bill Burr — been listening to his Monday Morning podcast for over a decade at this point, and I’m giddily cheering him on over his latest billionaire fixation.
I’d only argue that I don’t think this is a ‘pivot’ from him, which makes it seem like a conscious strategic move on his part. He has always popped off over societal issues that he can’t make sense of, often with little regard about career mobility for himself.
Yep, I like Bill Burr, he just seems to get funnier and funnier, poking a stick, and to my mind good naturedly, or only mean enough to get his point across. Not being in the us I don't see enough Colbert or the other guy to know if they rowed back against progressive liberal sanctimonious positions or not. I'm guessing from the article not. But what I can say is that for comic effect the Colbert dancing vaccine number to the tune of "Tequila" should have had the chorus "Corona!" for both appropriateness and because it scans, goddammit. Also, not being in the US, I say that a government of oligarchs cutting taxes for the rich and services for the rest, is not a good look. Yes, you've got a looming fiscal cliff. But the croupier-like garnering of wealth to the already rich, isn't good for the country.
Bill Burr didn’t really pivot, he’s always been against tech bros. He had a whole run of jokes about Steve Jobs just after he died.
Exactly, and he hasn’t gotten more “violent” in his rhetoric either. He used to have a bit about jumping over the fences of the gated communities where the bankers live.
Musk just walked into the teeth of his jokes. I mean, how do you not make fun of the guy? He’s a cartoon villain…
Second that. He's always been an equal-opportunity offender.
I love Burr. My two favorite comedians are named Bill. There will never be another Hicks.
What surprises me, is that only NOW do the alt-right turn on Bill Burr. It has always been obvious that he is about as progressive as they come.
You can tell by the fact that he:
1. Has empathy and social intelligence enough to make his living on the proverbial line, not by crossing it.
2. Is actually funny.
3. Is not afraid of making fun of his own tribe.
The fact that they thought he was on "their side" is as dumb as when they thought the same thing about Rage Against The Machine.
Agree with the overall point. But I would guess the spark of animosity towards Burr from the so-called “right” (I loathe these labels but it’s what I have to use, I guess) stems more from his Israel jokes, not so much the billionaire takes. The whole “if they’re using babies as human shields, maybe you should work around that - I can’t go kick my neighbor’s ass if he’s holding a baby in his arms” was very funny and cuts at one of their main sacred cow arguments.
Great piece--I knew when Shapiro started dissecting the literal implications of Burr's jokes that Bill had gotten in his head. reminds me of the book entitled "Everything I Hate is Woke: A Simple Guide for Dickheads". Bill is the canary in the coal mine of where our culture is headed
How about you don't take any comedian seriously, about anything. If ever they get called out, they'll be the first to tell you that they were just having a laugh.
Yup, I love me some George Carlin. Like I LOVE George Carlin. He could have taken my first born and raised him on an undisclosed compound somewhere and I'd be fine knowing he was in good hands.
But whenever someone uses him as an excuse to never vote I'm just like "Dude. You're not supposed to take every word he says literally."
The point was to point how how useless the political system is, not to give you an excuse to never fix it.
I love Bill Burr — been listening to his Monday Morning podcast for over a decade at this point, and I’m giddily cheering him on over his latest billionaire fixation.
I’d only argue that I don’t think this is a ‘pivot’ from him, which makes it seem like a conscious strategic move on his part. He has always popped off over societal issues that he can’t make sense of, often with little regard about career mobility for himself.
Agreed, I don’t see him pivoting at all.
I’m as lefty as they come, and I’ve always loved Burr. He’s a TRUTH TELLER, and if that makes you uncomfortable, that’s your problem.
Comedians have always been the ones you say the truth….remember the best one at it George Carlin!
I love Bill Burr’s comedy, have for 15 years. He seems like a good dude that has spent his whole life working on himself.
His new special is not funny, though.
So funny to hear Matt Taibi and Walter Kirn seething mad at Bill Burr for not bowing to their Orange master.
Link? I really like Matt Taibi, that’s surprising to hear
America This Week Livestream.
I agree with this piece on pretty much everything, with the exception of Bill Burr being funny.
I love bill burr
Yep, I like Bill Burr, he just seems to get funnier and funnier, poking a stick, and to my mind good naturedly, or only mean enough to get his point across. Not being in the us I don't see enough Colbert or the other guy to know if they rowed back against progressive liberal sanctimonious positions or not. I'm guessing from the article not. But what I can say is that for comic effect the Colbert dancing vaccine number to the tune of "Tequila" should have had the chorus "Corona!" for both appropriateness and because it scans, goddammit. Also, not being in the US, I say that a government of oligarchs cutting taxes for the rich and services for the rest, is not a good look. Yes, you've got a looming fiscal cliff. But the croupier-like garnering of wealth to the already rich, isn't good for the country.
Bill Burr is the best!!Give em Hell Bill!!!
Dude, I love Bill Burr!