![]() ![]() ![]() There was a moment Saturday when he exhibited a hint of self-awareness, admitting he had said the "N" word in the past - not because he was racist, he suggested, but because he was repeating a Chris Rock bit. Were people laughing? Sure.īut the shock tactics were easy and cheap and, ultimately, dull.Īnd whether Rogan cares to recognize it or not, there could be consequences. Was he sticking it to the culture police? I guess. He made nasty Nazi jokes, belittled WNBA players, used the appalling "R" word over and over again. There was an occasional disclosure to make it clear he didn't really mean what he was saying - he supported the gay community, he suggested Saturday, before dropping homophobic jokes.Īnd some jokes at his own expense - recounting a degrading TSA experience, or sharing the stupid thoughts that ran through his head as he talked to a smarter person like Elon Musk - sought to make him more endearing and relatable.īut too often, Rogan opted to be provocative for the sake of being provocative. He tried to balance the offensiveness with some progressive talking points - discussing the unfair double standards regarding sexual histories for women compared with men, for instance. Instead, he thumbed his nose at political correctness with tasteless jokes. That's a topic ripe for smart skewering in 2021, but Rogan, who again Saturday proclaimed himself an idiot, isn't the man for the job, nor is that the man his fan base wants him to be. Instead, he complained about cancel culture, and for a moment Saturday, expressed genuine concern about what this age of social media-fueled criticism might mean for comedy. So why would Rogan tarnish his brand, and risk his fortune, by being thoughtful? As he suggested Saturday, he's too old to be woke. ![]() It's why Spotify offered him a deal reportedly worth over $100 million. The former "Fear Factor" host and "NewsRadio" cast member (and ongoing UFC commentator ) is headlining arenas, albeit just the lower bowl at Fiserv Forum Saturday, and hosts the most listened-to podcast in the United States, according to Edison Research. He says whatever he wants on his podcast with whoever he wants, whether it's Bernie Sanders or InfoWars' Alex Jones.Īnd it's made him incredibly successful. He never holds himself accountable, and dismisses anyone who tries to make him. "If you're getting vaccine advice from me, is that really my fault?"Ĭritics suggest Rogan should be more responsible with his platform. "I say dumb (expletive)," Rogan said Saturday, in the closest he came to a mea culpa. That prompted Rogan - who claimed Saturday he was high and in his underwear at the time he saw Harry's comments reported on CNN - to comically fantasize about taking mushrooms with the royal. But Saturday night, he addressed the backlash to his suggestion on an April episode that young, healthy people didn't need to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including criticism from Prince Harry. Rogan didn't talk specifics about the latest scandal - on Friday's podcast, he criticized vaccine passports, suggesting they'd bring the country closer to a dictatorship. Get daily updates on the Packers during the season. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-256554 ORIG FILE ID: 20151114_jla_rb8_320.jpgīarely five seconds after stepping on stage at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for a 65-minute set Saturday, the controversial comedian and host of the hugely popular podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience" was yelling about being "canceled yesterday" as if it was a point of pride. Rogan Melbourne, Australia Joe Rogan looks on during UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. © Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports, Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports ![]()
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