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amosthorribleperson t1_jefzenx wrote

Reply to comment by Gabagool1987 in Trevor Noah becomes first comedian in nearly 60 years to win Erasmus Prize by punchinglines

The weird hatred a lot of people on this sub have for Trevor Noah is concerning.

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punchinglines OP t1_jegeb0g wrote

I honestly find it amusing... hating a successful comedian because you don't find them funny is such a strange concept to me.

It's like me hating Jerry Seinfeld, because I don't find him funny or me hating Harry Styles because his music doesn't appeal to me.

Even though I don't find Jerry Seinfeld funny, that doesn't make him any less of a talented, successful comedian. Similarly, even though I don't listen to Harry Styles, he's still a talented, successful musician. You can't gatekeep comedy.

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GarlVinland4Astrea t1_jegzt1n wrote

Disliking an entertainment act because you think they are bad at their core competency is weird to you?

Is it weird when you dislike a band you think sucks?

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Zarianin t1_jeg61b0 wrote

Can't find a "comedian" unfunny without it coming across as hate, makes sense...

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Gabagool1987 t1_jeg5a5s wrote

It’s not hatred. It’s that he’s not talented

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