Ben Elton has lashed out at “bashing” minorities in comedy, stating that “comedy that only massages prejudice is not funny.” (Getty)
Ben Elton has been praised for speaking out against anti-transhate in comedy, saying cancel culture is “remote and unreal”.
Elton spoke BBC Radio 4 before the one-off resurrection friday night live On Friday (October 21) on Channel 4, the comedian’s work speaks truth to power, stating that “those who claim to represent traditional values actually put our safety first.” It is the people who deeply undermine.”
BBC Radio 4 presenter Justin Webb wonders if ‘another task for satirists’ is to ‘find people who are to blame when they say they aren’t’. Webb then apparently tried to lure Elton into commenting on the lives of trans people, mentioning the anti-trans dog whistle “what is a woman” question and gender inaccuracies.
Elton said his program would touch all aspects of society because life is changing “very rapidly” whether it’s technology, social attitudes or “what sex and gender are”. .
Webb said:
But Elton wasn’t having any of it, and quickly shut down Webb’s train of thought.
“Are you trying to say that awakened millennials are canceling gray-haired voices like yours?” Elton said.
Webb said he thought he was “subtle” in his line of questioning about trans people’s lives and Britain’s so-called “cancel culture”. ” he emphasized.
Elton said, “I can’t believe the cancellation culture is real. “Of course, there are language rules. There have always been.
he continued. It’s the comedian’s job to circle it.
“I’ve always had my language in mind in many ways, and I hope I can find clever and interesting ways to do it.”
Ben Elton’s comments denying the existence of a so-called cancel culture and steering the conversation away from another toxic debate about transgender rights in the UK were greeted with huge support on social media.
moment of surprise #r4today When Justin Webb lures Ben Elton into lazily attacking trans people. To Elton’s credit, he doesn’t have it at all.
“Are you trying to say that waking millennials are canceling gray-haired voices like yours?”#bbc transphobia pic.twitter.com/NUq3qMRnDR
— Geek Boy (@GeekBoyMusic) October 21, 2022
Bloody @BBC Ideologues now try to push transphobia into every discussion. When will the BBC do something about it? @BBCr4 today is a propagandist. Elton skillfully skewers him. https://t.co/RncIbz7DV1
— James Billingham (@oolon) October 21, 2022
Ben Elton’s great response to the suggestion that transgender people somehow control the political and social agenda. #bbc transphobia https://t.co/K7LjsanEBp
— Rupert Higham (@rupert_higham) October 21, 2022
I love the way Ben Elton handles this. However, the BBC also turned on the afterburner in transphobia.
But my god. Where are these powerful voices? We still need a lot. https://t.co/fqWT1F9KFg
— chloelayla01 (@chloelayla01) October 22, 2022
Like Ben Elton! Anything is funny, but is it funny if someone with privilege kicks it? @Tall Dark Friend Tonight is Elton’s Friday Night Live @Channel4 At 9pm & doing a comedy about being trans. saw her show. A few weeks ago – I recommend watching! https://t.co/XTUGpUwkPK
— Ashley Loeb 💖💜💙🏳️🌈 (@MxAshleighLoeb) October 21, 2022
Thanks to Ben Elton for puncturing Radio 4 Today’s obsession with attacking trans rights at every opportunity this morning. It’s absurd to suggest that trans rights advocates are somehow “responsible,” as the moderator did this morning, on a par with the government…
— Dr. William Tullett (@WillTullett) October 21, 2022
Read Ben Elton’s comments here
I was surprised and rather disappointed that some comics, which in the past have used comedy as an excellent vehicle to speak out against bigotry, have chosen not to do so when it comes to transgender issues.
No wonder the BBC tried to guide him 🤷🏻♀️ https://t.co/hmke0XlSXr
— Stoney Cat ≅ 💙🏳️🌈 (@stoneycatt) October 21, 2022
Crikey wouldn’t let Ben Elton down as someone trying to make this point, but it’s fair play for him.
It’s insane that a BBC radio journalist could claim that transgender people have become ‘responsible’ in society. Is it even slightly true, by any concrete measure to be considered?! https://t.co/QIqofKWC9S
— Michael (@WriterMichael_) October 21, 2022
Kudos to Ben Elton for not caring about this.
suggestions from @justin onweb Somehow trans people being in charge of everything (in the midst of 13 years of Tory rule and promised reforms) is a disturbing conspiracy theory. https://t.co /c6uAXZJ1T8
— 👻 Maleficent Moans 👾 (@Chican3ry) October 21, 2022
Comedians have debated whether ‘fistfights’ against minorities are acceptable
Including comedians, various Dave Chappelle When Ricky Gervais Chappelle has even been accused of inciting hate by making vulgar jokes about trans people and the LGBTQ+ community in the special. claimed.
But Ben Elton said the current debate on ‘The Awakening’ is about embracing that ‘the world is in flux’ and ‘maybe it doesn’t look quite like we thought it would.’ and to “negotiate” it “in good faith and with respect for all.” ”.
Elton said he doesn’t feel like he’s been “canceled” in his career. [his] “Care” about “trans and race and identity” without thrashing about in the community.
He added that he has always tried “very hard not to hit” as a comedian because he believes such bargains aren’t really comedy, they just “make a riot”.
“Comedy that only fuels prejudice is not funny,” he added.
Ben Elton too garnered accolades on social media for his kickoff friday night live A Channel 4 special that warmly welcomes viewers of all genders before sharing pronouns.
Elton then perfectly transitioned into a savage bargain against Liz Truss. resigned as prime minister Thursday (October 20). The comedian called Truss’ short tenure “the most senselessly destructive, eye-poppingly expensive, ego-driven, delusional vanity since Simon Cowell got a facelift.” It was described as a car accident in the heart project.
The BBC faced a major backlash in 2021 for an article that claimed trans women were coercing cisgender lesbians into having sex.The article included an interview Lily Cadean openly anti-trans former adult entertainer who has been accused of sexually assaulting multiple women.
Not a single interview with anyone objecting to trans women being a threat to lesbians was included. insisted that the article was fair and was subject to a “rigorous editorial process.”
As a result of anti-trans articles, Protests outside BBC offices in several cities.
The BBC has also been criticized for uncritically platforming anti-trans lobby groups. LGB Alliance and Get The L Out UK labeled the station an a. “An Advocate for Right-Wing and Gender Critics”.
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