Flipboard Culture Desk on Nostr: It's odd that this wasn't referenced at all, though it does seem like the whole ...

It's odd that this wasn't referenced at all, though it does seem like the whole situation isn't incredibly clear cut. The initial article in the New Yorker was a total takedown, then subsequent reporting indicated that there was additional context. Of course we know that standups always embellish and exaggerate for comic effect, but where the line is and whether Minhaj crossed it seems still to be up in the air. What's your opinion, as a comedy insider?

https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-communications/hasan-minhajs-emotional-truths

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/hasan-minhaj-new-yorker-responds-video-1235628344/