Comedian David Cross released a fiery statement on his website condemning the comedians who agreed to perform at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival:
"I am disgusted, and deeply disappointed in this whole gross thing. That people I admire, with unarguable talent, would condone this totalitarian fiefdom for...what, a fourth house? A boat? More sneakers?"
"We can never again take seriously anything these comedians complain about (unless it's complaining that we don't support enough torture and mass executions of journalists and LGBQT peace activists here in the states, or that we don't terrorize enough Americans by flying planes into our buildings). I mean that's it; you have a funny bit about how you don't like Yankee Candles or airport lounges? Okay great, but you're cool with murder and/or the public caning of women who were raped, and by having the audacity to be raped, were guilty of 'engaging in adultery'? Got any bits on that?"
"These are some of my HEROES! Now look, some of you folks don't stand for anything so you don't have any credibility to lose, but my god, Dave and Louie and Bill, and Jim? Clearly you guys don't give a sh*t about what the rest of us think, but how can any of us take any of you seriously ever again? All of your bitching about 'cancel culture' and 'freedom of speech' and all that shit? Done. You don't get to talk about it ever again. By now we've all seen the contract you had to sign. You're performing for literally, the most oppressive regime on earth. They have SLAVES for f*ck's sake!!!"
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@Finnair I cant book a flight, it was going on yesterday and today, what is going on with the website and app, both are broken and will not let me schedule a flight when I go to pay.
@TheJoeySwoll these are awesome, petty people who when called out just cant admit fault.
Some of the biggest lessons are learned through failure, but this girl just isn't grasping that concept.
@ThurstonWaffles Y'alls heart for this is commendable but people will be people.
For every 1 decent person you get 30-40 POS people.
I would only donate via gofundme or a reddit verified account, too many scammers trying to take advantage of others good will.
@PirateSoftware@slugbugDoug@N_Tys26 Streisand effect in full swing.
Pirate dude.... take the L, you're a 37 year old grown man, accept its a video game and move on.
First trailer for ‘FLOW’, described as one of best animated films of 2024.
• 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
• Predicted to be a potential Best Animated Feature nominee
In theaters later this year.
RIP Ben. You were what got me into comics and understanding where to start and end.
@Comicstorian will be missed but not forgotten, I know he had his struggles and tackled them bravely.
What a sad day for all his family & people he inspired.
Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.
To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for. As a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine. He was someone who would listen and make time for his loved ones. He would do his best to make everyone laugh and make sure they were okay. He was our rock and he'd reassure his loved ones whenever they needed it.
He was my world and I need time to be with friends and family. I have so many things I need to figure out but firstly, I need to grieve. I ask that you respect my privacy as well as everyone else's. Right now my priority is preserving everything he's built and I don't have any plans beyond that.
His channel was one of his greatest accomplishments, and while we all need our time to mourn him, I know he wouldn't want it to end like this.
Ben spent over 10 years spreading his love and appreciation for his hobbies. It was through his love of exciting stories and well written characters that got him started on YouTube.
The team and I want to keep that going. To honor him by continuing to tell great stories by great people, as well as to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive.
We supported each other on everything we wanted to do and I'm not about to stop now.
- Nathalie Potter