(June 8, 2024 at 9:30 pm)Foxaèr Wrote: When the Hospitals of Regina Foundation invited former Saturday Night Live star Rob Schneider to perform at their Four Seasons Ball fundraiser, they probably weren’t expecting to have to issue an apology.
However, that’s exactly what the Canadian charity ended up having to do, after the increasingly right-wing and controversial comedian reportedly offended the majority of the audience at the event by telling anti-trans and anti-vaccination jokes.
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the Hospitals of Regina Foundation wrote:
“While we recognise that in a free and democratic society individuals are entitled to their views and opinions and that comedy is intended to be edgy, the content, positions and opinions expressed during Mr. Schneider’s set do not align with the values of our Foundation and team.
“We do not condone, accept, endorse or share (his) positions, as expressed during his comedy set and acknowledge that in this instance the performance did not meet the expectations of our audience and our team.
“A decision was, therefore, made to ask Mr. Schneider to end his performance earlier than intended, to which he agreed and immediately left the stage. An unconditional apology was offered right after to our guests and our community. We reiterate this sincere and unconditional apology today, for any offence caused.”
Rob Schneider has “shifted to the right” in recent years......
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There's comedy, and then there's dumbassery.
One has to assess the venue. That would likely fly in many places in the US. His leaving the stage early was probably a relief for all parties. Nothing like trying to be funny in a room full of people who don't think what you're saying is funny.
If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.
