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Che Calls Out Netflix Roast Writers
13 May
Summary
- Comedian Michael Che criticized the roast's writers for their jokes.
- Che noted differences in humor between Black and white comedians.
- He highlighted the roast writers were predominantly white.
Michael Che has publicly criticized the writing staff of a recent Netflix roast, asserting that white comedians and Black comedians approach humor differently. Che expressed his dissatisfaction, noting that the roast's jokes, some of which referenced sensitive topics like slavery and racial slurs, were penned by an all-white team of writers.
Che highlighted specific instances, such as jokes about George Floyd and slavery-related humor targeting a comedian's height, which drew significant online backlash. He questioned the suitability of the writers, posting a photo of five white writers hired by one of the roasters. While some credited writers are Black, many comedians reportedly hired their own joke writers.
This critique has sparked debate about racial dynamics in comedy and the importance of diverse perspectives in crafting jokes for high-profile events. Representatives for Netflix and Che's managers have not yet provided official comments on the matter.
