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Davidson's Cut Jokes Spark Outrage Over Kirk Assassination Gag
12 May
Summary
- Pete Davidson's controversial Charlie Kirk assassination joke drew criticism.
- Several other jokes from Davidson's set were reportedly not used.
- Critics called the material 'distasteful' and 'grotesque'.
Pete Davidson's comedy special has generated controversy following a joke made about the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. The joke, which targeted Kirk's death, drew strong criticism from his friends and team members, who described the material as "distasteful" and "grotesque." They emphasized their personal connection to Kirk and the sensitive nature of his murder.
In addition to the Kirk joke, several other quips from Davidson's set were reportedly not included in the final broadcast of the Netflix special. These cut jokes, shared by Davidson's writing partner Dave Sirus, included material about Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler, Draymond Green, and Tony Hinchcliffe. The unused jokes covered various topics, from Hart's comedic status and past accident to Handler's personal life and Hinchcliffe's public appearances.
