I’m Gay, Not Blind: Scam Goddess Live in Chicago w/ Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley & Ashley Ray
Jan 9, 2024
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Comedians Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley and Ashley Ray discuss the Jussie Smollett scam, including the controversial claims, the suspicious letter, and the details of the incident. They also share humorous observations of the audience and discuss faking a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett staged a hate crime, providing evidence including a check written to the attackers.
Surveillance footage showed the two brothers involved in purchasing materials for the staged attack.
The hosts use humor to highlight the absurdity of Jesse Smollett's claims and question his true motivations.
Deep dives
Jesse Smollett stages a hate crime against himself
Jesse Smollett, an actor from the TV show Empire, claimed to be the victim of a violent hate crime. He alleged that two men attacked him, poured a chemical substance on him, and wrapped a rope around his neck while shouting racial and homophobic slurs. However, further investigation revealed that Smollett had staged the attack, with evidence including a check he had written to the two men who were involved.
Smollett's staged attack involved a mailed threatening letter
Prior to staging the attack, Smollett had received a suspicious letter at the Empire Studios, which included homophobic slurs and a crude drawing of someone being shot. The letter also contained a powdery substance later determined to be aspirin. Anonymous sources claimed that Smollett was disappointed by the lack of attention received from the letter, leading him to orchestrate the staged attack.
Surveillance footage and additional evidence implicated Smollett
Surveillance footage captured the two brothers involved in the staged attack purchasing materials such as rope and red MAGA hats prior to the incident. Furthermore, a $3,500 check made out to the brothers was discovered, dated shortly before the attack. The evidence, including the surveillance footage and the check, strongly implicated Smollett in orchestrating the hoax.
Summary of Podcast Episode
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the controversial case of Jesse Smollett, who claimed to be the victim of a hate crime. The hosts provide a humorous commentary on the events and delve into various aspects of the case. They talk about the alleged attackers, the lack of evidence, Jesse's arrest and charges, and the subsequent trial and sentencing. The hosts also touch on the aftermath of the case and Jesse's current status. Throughout the episode, they offer their opinions on the events and provide a comedic take on the situation.
Humorous Analysis
The hosts use humor to highlight the absurdity of the case, from Jesse's unlikely story to the involvement of the Nigerian brothers and the Empire scripts found during the investigation. They mock Jesse's acting abilities and question the motive behind the staged attack. They also discuss their own experiences and opinions on the case, sharing anecdotes and personal insights. The hosts express skepticism towards Jesse's claims of innocence and speculate on the true motivations behind his actions. Overall, the episode provides a lighthearted yet critical analysis of the Jesse Smollett case.
What’s Poppin’ Congregation? This week, Scam Goddess is Live from the Den Theatre in Chicago. Comedians Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley and Ashley Ray help break down the man whose scam that took the windy city and the nation by storm, Jussie Smollett. Stay Schemin’!
This was recorded at Nov. 11th 2023.
Research by Kaelyn Brandt, Emily Jones and Laci Mosley
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