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Riyadh Comedy Festival: Profit Over Principle Sparks Outrage
12/4/2025
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Story summary
- Riyadh Comedy Festival, funded by the Saudi government, sparked controversy over profits.
- Aziz Ansari and Louis C.K., American comedians, claimed openness, but critics rejected it.
- Jessica Kirson, American comedian, later regretted participating, saying it served propaganda.
- Tim Dillon and Dave Chappelle, American comedians, admitted prioritizing money over morality, accepting speech restrictions.
- Ultimately, the festival raises questions about wealth and integrity in entertainment.
