The Ben Shapiro Show Seth Dillon | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 131
Sep 25, 2022
Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, shares insights on the satirical landscape in today's politically charged environment. He discusses the rise of his platform since 2018, the ongoing challenges of censorship, and the backlash faced for controversial jokes. The conversation touches on his viral debate with Joe Rogan, the complexities of creating humor around sensitive topics like gender identity and abortion, and the importance of balancing truth in satire. Dillon's reflections offer a provocative take on comedy's role in free speech and societal discourse.
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Right-Wing Comedy's Advantage
- The left's cultural dominance has created a target-rich environment for right-wing comedy.
- They avoid mocking their own ideology, leaving a comedic void the Babylon Bee fills.
Twitter Suspension
- The Babylon Bee's Twitter account was suspended for naming Rachel Levine "Man of the Year".
- Seth Dillon refused to delete the tweet, leading to an ongoing suspension.
Censorship Through Mislabeling
- The left often labels criticism of their ideology as threats or violence.
- This tactic is used to suppress dissenting voices and enforce ideological conformity.