TRIGGERnometry Hilarious Comedian Jeff Dye: Why the World's Gone Crazy!
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Jan 14, 2026 
Stand-up comedian Jeff Dye brings his sharp wit to the conversation, sharing his journey from Seattle to the comedy stage. He reflects on Seattle's shift from a laid-back culture to a politically charged atmosphere. Dye critiques the woke movement, discussing how cultural overcorrections have bred radicalism among youth. He explores the hypocrisy of comedians policing each other and argues for humor as a means to challenge ideas. With a nod to politics, he emphasizes the importance of engaging with opposing views and the power of comedy to connect and provoke thought.
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From Kent To Comedy
- Jeff Dye grew up in Kent, a blue-collar town south of Seattle, and became a comedian after moving to Seattle post-high school.
- He always wanted to be a comedian and moved to LA later to escape Seattle's changing culture.
Culture Shift From Hippie To Militant
- Jeff observes Seattle shifted from friendly hippie culture to angry, political hipsterism that he no longer wants to be part of.
- He contrasts progressive artistic openness of the past with today's militant, ideological version.
Beware All-Side Consistency
- Jeff says a reasonable person's views span different positions rather than aligning entirely with one side.
- He warns that consistently holding all views from one side is a red flag for groupthink.