Signs of Life: Comedians who resisted the temptation ‘Woke Mind Virus’ In 2022 and Stood Up for Free Speech

The Babylon Bee’s video division uncorked the kind of clips “Saturday Night Live” Once you have made it.

Ryan Long, Tyler Fischer and Tim Dillon were examples of the power of alternative comedy that was supported by an eager audience for new laughs.

Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, and Ricky Gervais defied Cancel Culture once more.

Woke scolds Trevor Noah gave up his late-night throne while Samantha Bee’s basement-low ratings finally crushed her callous “Full Frontal” platform.

Despite this, many late-night monologues did not include the Commander-in-Chief. “SNL” The Democratic Party acted as a de facto arm, and Hollywood failed even to produce a single comedy to stand next to it. “The Hangover” Or “Bridesmaids.”

What’s next for 2023?

There are more reasons to be optimistic than a comedy culture that prefers to support the status quo over questioning it.

John Cleese will once again lead by example. He may be Monty Python’s most vocal opponent to woke comedy laws. And, at 82, he’s not willing to be silenced. His 2023 program for GB NewsThe Right-Leaning British Channel, explains how Elon Musk’s “the” was created. “woke mind virus” Funny business is thriving.

Cleese will be collaborating with Andrew Doyle, a British comedian, for the untitled series. Doyle is not only a fervent critic of woke overreach but the mind behind Titania McGrath, Twitter’s funniest faux social justice warrior.

Chris Rock has been gentle in his resistance to the woke mob over recent years. The “SNL” Alum said he avoided college campuses because of the snowflakes and crowds.

Last year, he told Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club” That comedy got boring People started to fear that the wrong joke might endanger their careers.

“I see a lot of unfunny comedians, I see unfunny TV shows, I see unfunny awards shows, I see unfunny movies — because everybody’s scared to make a move.”

He was also a great guy. caught heat for tweeting a story from The Federalist extolling the apolitical glory of Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” Still, Rock stayed quiet After a 20-year old video of Jimmy Fallon wearing blackface to imitate Rock, the Cancel Culture mob arrived for Fallon.

Rock’s upcoming comedy special suggests he’s ready to tackle woke head-on. “Selective Outrage,” To be streamed live by Netflix March 4.

That title hints at the reams of material that’s yet to be mined in the mainstream, like how country crooner Morgan Wallen got canceled for uttering the “n-word” Once, privately, while First Son Hunter Biden sent it a lot without consequences.

Rock will he go there? Rock can’t afford to not go at this stage in his career.

Hollywood’s waking took over and movie comedies hit the wall. No more ribald romps. “Step Brothers,” “Superbad” Or “Old School” made audiences howl. 

Peter Farrelly misses that era, too.

Director of “There’s Something About Mary,” “Kingpin” And “Dumb and Dumber” Vows to return to form “Ricky Stanicky.” The comedy could release in 2023. It centers on a group of friends that blame Ricky for their bad behavior.

The friends scramble to find someone (John Cena), to play Ricky when their spouses insist on seeing him in person.

The Oscar-winner “Green Book” The time is right for a no holds-barred romp. Again.

“That’s the opportunity now for somebody to break out with an R-rated comedy and the whole world is going to see it and they’re going to say, why can’t we have more of this? I miss them.”

Russell BrAnd starred in two such comedies – “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek.” Now, the British comic is red-pilling his subscribers via his YouTube channel. The channel boasts over 6.11 millions subscribers.

The comedian takes on everything from American politics and pandemic overreach. He does this while always thanking his supporters for their support. He is a great comedian because of his humor and willingness to share his opinions with laughter.

Three entertainers are on the road in 2023 to provide old-school standup and woke-free entertainment for those who prefer it.

British superstar Ricky Gervais has been debating Identity Politics for some time with Cleese. It’s just jokes, he reminds us, and his 2022 Netflix special “SuperNature” proved he’s unafraid of his noisy critics.

He’ll be coming to some major American halls – the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall in the new year, and there’s no chance he’ll be pulling his punches upon his arrival.

When the topic of woke comedy comes up, few people think of Jeff Dunham. Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham quietly ignores these unwritten rules by going with the flow of comedy wherever it leads. This meant that the “Fireside Shat” Series mocking President Joe Biden, and scolding uber-partisan Comics (without naming people, but we do know their identities) that put clapter over joy.

Dunham, along with

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