Tag: stand-up

Roseanne Barr Returns to Stand-Up Comedy, Vows to Be ‘More Offensive Than Ever’

Almost five years after her fall from grace after a 2 a.m. post on Twitter that sent shockwaves through the nation, Roseanne Barr has returned to the comedy scene with a stand up special called “Cancel this!” On last Friday’s episode of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Roseanne said she wished to have her say after being…


Stand-up Comedy Clashes With ‘Woke’ Culture

Stand-up comedy—historically known for pushing boundaries—faces a clash in cultural taboos around subjects such as COVID vaccines, gender ideology, and race. Before COVID-19, a rebellious instinct was a factor that lead some comedians to achieve mainstream success. Today’s comics, however, face very different attitudes from audience members, and comedy clubs that are terrified of being…