The Megyn Kelly Show Chrissie Mayr on Cancel Culture, the State of Comedy, and Supporting Trump | Ep. 127
Jul 12, 2021
Chrissie Mayr, a comedian and podcast host known for her sharp social commentary, shares her journey from voting for Jill Stein to supporting Trump in 2020. She discusses the complications of cancel culture and its impact on the comedy scene. The conversation touches on her humorous reflections about political identities, her interactions with public figures, and the changes in comedy due to social media. Mayr also explores the balance between authenticity and societal pressures in comedy, while sharing personal anecdotes that highlight her unique perspective.
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Career Switch
- Chrissie Mayr initially pursued journalism, interning at Dateline NBC.
- She found it uninteresting, however, and switched to comedy after an internship with Conan O'Brien.
Political Awakening
- Chrissie Mayr's political awareness arose from observing cancel culture's impact on comedy.
- She prioritized what she found funny, leading to a shift in her political views.
Kung Fu Fighting Parody
- Chrissie Mayr created a Kung Fu Fighting parody video in response to Gal Gadot's "Imagine" video.
- She received backlash from the "woke Asian community" and others who misunderstood her intent.