The Tim Dillon Show 245 - It's Saturday Night!
Mar 29, 2021
This week dives into the chaos of cancel culture and the fragile line between humor and accountability. A controversial incident involving SNL prompts a discussion on the impact of harmful language. The chaotic world of NFTs gets a sobering dose of reality, contrasting lifestyle choices with personal aspirations. Gripping reflections on homelessness in Echo Park reveal the stark divide between wealth and poverty, intertwined with tragic insights from former Guantanamo Bay detainees, blending dark humor with profound critique.
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Ellery Smith's Firing
- Comedian Ellery Smith tweeted about Shane Gillis losing his SNL job for an anti-Asian slur.
- She was fired from Robot Chicken after her old racist tweets resurfaced, but still supports "consequence culture".
Bowen Yang's SNL Sketch
- Bowen Yang's SNL sketch about anti-Asian hate crimes confused Tim Dillon.
- The sketch's premise and punchline were unclear, and the audience seemed terrified.
SNL's Target Audience
- Tim Dillon believes SNL writers create content they know certain demographics would hate.
- He thinks they aim for emotional frenzy rather than logical humor.