comedians and comedy

Comedian in New York jokes about Malaysia, faces heated backlash overseas | TheStarsHub

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Comedian in New York jokes about Malaysia, faces heated backlash overseas | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  A comedian in New York who joked about the safety of Malaysian planes in an apparent reference to the disappearance of flight MH370 has sparked a heated backlash in Malaysia and Singapore. Controversy over the joke by lawyer-turned comedian Jocelyn Chia at Manhattan’s Comedy Cellar erupted soon after a short clip … Read more

The joke that cost $2 million: China imposes huge fine for comedian’s army-themed quip | TheStarsHub

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The joke that cost $2 million: China imposes huge fine for comedian's army-themed quip | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  A joke by a Chinese stand-up comedian that loosely referenced a slogan used to describe the country’s military has cost an entertainment firm more than $2 million after it was slapped with enormous fines by authorities. The costly punishment underscores the delicate line comedians must tread in China’s increasingly restrictive and … Read more