In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Jerry Seinfeld, the iconic comedian and sitcom star, voiced his concerns about the current state of TV comedy. Seinfeld, known for his eponymous NBC sitcom that aired between 1989 and 1998, blamed the ‘extreme left’ and ‘P.C. crap’ for making television comedy go extinct.

Seinfeld expressed his belief that the fear of offending people has led to the decline of comedy on television. He argued that when a script goes through multiple hands and committees, the essence of comedy is lost. This sentiment echoes the concerns of several other veteran comedians who have criticized the so-called ‘cancel culture’.

However, not everyone agrees with Seinfeld’s views. Some critics argue that comedy has always navigated the line of what’s acceptable, and that it’s not about political correctness but about evolving societal norms. They suggest that the perceived lack of new comedy on TV may be more related to changing viewing habits, with audiences favoring nostalgic shows over new content.

As Seinfeld’s comments continue to stir debate, it raises an intriguing question: Is political correctness really killing comedy, or is it simply pushing it to evolve and adapt to changing societal norms? We invite you to share your thoughts and join the conversation.

Read more:

• https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-scholar-of-comedy
• https://www.cracked.com/article_41994_jerry-seinfeld-blames-death-of-tv-comedy-on-extreme-left-and-pc-crap.html
• https://tribune.com.pk/story/2464466/seinfeld-blames-extreme-left-for-stifling-tv-comedy-with-too-much-pc-cp
• https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/jerry-seinfeld-cancel-culture-comedy-b2536444.html

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