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I WAS WRONG: Louis C.K.
Aug 29, 2023
Louis C.K., facing accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017, attempted a comeback in comedy but didn't succeed as predicted. The podcast discusses public sentiment, career choices, and the separation between artist and art. It also offers advice on sensitive topics and reflects on the push within the comedy community to address harassment.
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast host admitted to being wrong about Louis C.K.'s career comeback after his misconduct, as he initially predicted that Louis would make a successful return in the industry but acknowledges that his predictions did not come true.
- Louis C.K.'s approach to addressing his misconduct, by selling his content directly to fans and avoiding traditional media gatekeepers, has affected his career and has sparked discussions within the comedy community about harassment and tolerance.
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Louis C.K.'s wrong predictions
In this podcast episode, the host reflects on some of his previous predictions and admissions of being wrong about certain events, specifically mentioning the Nunes memo and the Russian attempts to influence the election. He admits to being wrong in his initial belief that the Russian attempts were significant and that Donald Trump had a direct involvement with them. The host also discusses his analysis of Louis C.K.'s career after the revelations of his misconduct, where he incorrectly predicted that Louis would make a successful comeback in the industry. He acknowledges that Louis' career has been affected, but notes that the comedian has chosen to sell his content directly to fans and avoid traditional media gatekeepers.
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