Carl Benjamin - UK Comedy Is DYING… and WOKE Comics Are to Blame

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Is political correctness killing the punchline? In this unflinching Heretics interview, Carl Benjamin — better known online as Sargon of Akkad — explains why he believes woke comedians are destroying UK comedy from the inside out.

Carl, a political commentator with a reputation for challenging mainstream narratives, pulls no punches as he argues that comedy in Britain has lost its edge. Once a space for fearless social commentary, he says the scene has been captured by ideological gatekeepers more interested in pushing approved political messages than in making audiences laugh.

In this candid conversation, you’ll discover:

Why Carl believes the golden age of UK comedy is over.

How woke ideology has created a culture of self-censorship among performers.

The difference between comedy that challenges power and comedy that merely panders to the crowd.

How “offence culture” is changing what comedians can — and will — joke about.

Why he thinks true liberty in comedy means risking outrage.

The philosophical link between free speech, artistic expression, and cultural resilience.

Benjamin also explores the deeper question: What is the role of comedy in a healthy society? He argues that the best comedians have always been equal-opportunity offenders, willing to provoke laughter and discomfort in equal measure — and that stripping humour of its danger makes it meaningless.

Andrew Gold pushes the conversation further, challenging Carl on whether some boundaries in comedy are necessary, and exploring whether the shift in comedic tone reflects broader changes in British society. Together, they debate the balance between freedom and responsibility in the arts, and whether today’s comedians are truly pushing boundaries — or retreating from them.

Whether you agree with Carl or think he’s overstating the problem, this is a must-watch for anyone who cares about free expression, cultural change, and the future of British comedy.

➡️ Watch the full interview now and join the discussion in the comments: Is UK comedy being destroyed by wokeness — or is it simply evolving?

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