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Swede

(37,432 posts) Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:30 PM Monday

David Cross shares his feelings on the comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy fest

I’ve been asked for my opinion on the Riyadh Comedy Festival and rather than answer the same question 23 times, I’ll just put this out here. Oh, and I should preface this with the fact that I was not offered the gig but it should go without saying that there’s not enough money for me to help these depraved, awful people put a “fun face” on their crimes against humanity.

Here goes:

What do you think I think? I am disgusted, and deeply disappointed in this whole gross thing. That people I admire, with unarguable talent, would condone this totalitarian fiefdom for…what, a fourth house? A boat? More sneakers?

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David Cross shares his feelings on the comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy fest (Original Post) Swede Monday OP

I haven't heard about this. Coventina Monday #1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh_Comedy_Festival TheRickles Monday #4

Here's my earlier post on this. Swede Monday #5

Got this from... 2naSalit Monday #9

There was a thread here today markodochartaigh Monday #2

David Cross nails it. BlueTsunami2018 Monday #3

Pete Davidson & Jim Jeffries are the two that I'm particularly Coventina Monday #6

My disappointments: Bobby LEE, SANTINO, BURR, IGLESIAS. UTUSN Monday #7

Is it really a bad thing ? Isn't the fact that Saudi Arabia is opening up a good thing ? JI7 Monday #8

Coventina

(28,757 posts)

1. I haven't heard about this.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:31 PM

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What is this event?

Who is participating?

(readying myself for disappointment / disillusionment)

TheRickles

(2,968 posts)

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh_Comedy_Festival

Reply to Coventina (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:41 PM

Monday

Swede

(37,432 posts)

5. Here's my earlier post on this.

Reply to Coventina (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:42 PM

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https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220680994

2naSalit

(97,917 posts)

9. Got this from...

Reply to Coventina (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 09:17 PM

Monday

A Duck duck go search:

Riyadh Comedy Festival Lineup

The Riyadh Comedy Festival features an impressive array of comedians from around the world. Below is a list of some of the notable performers scheduled to appear:
Headlining Comedians
Comedian Notable Style/Contribution
Dave Chappelle Renowned for his sharp social commentary
Kevin Hart High-energy performances and relatable humor
Bill Burr Edgy, observational comedy
Gabriel Iglesias Family-oriented and cultural humor
Aziz Ansari Blends pop culture with personal anecdotes
Louis C.K. Dark humor and self-deprecating style
Pete Davidson Personal storytelling and vulnerability
Whitney Cummings Bold and candid takes on relationships
Tom Segura Dry humor with a unique storytelling style
Chris Tucker High-energy performances with physical comedy
Sebastian Maniscalco Relatable takes on everyday life
Jo Koy Family dynamics and cultural quirks
Jimmy Carr Quick-witted one-liners
Hannibal Buress Satirical and laid-back style
Omid Djalili Cultural observations and humor
Additional Performers

Mo Amer
Wayne Brady
Jim Jefferies
Chris Distefano
Zarna Garg
Mark Normand
Nimesh Patel
Jeff Ross
Andrew Santino
Aries Spears

The festival runs from September 26 to October 9, 2025, at Boulevard City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It aims to showcase a variety of comedy styles, including stand-up, satire, and improv.

markodochartaigh

(4,191 posts)

2. There was a thread here today

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:37 PM

Monday

where a lot of people were saying how great the Mormons that they know are.

I would like to say that I have known a lot more very nice Muslims than Mormons.

I'm not defending Mohamed bone Sawman or the Saudi royals, the ones who MBS hasn't killed, just Muslims in general.

BlueTsunami2018

(4,643 posts)

3. David Cross nails it.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:40 PM

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I’m disappointed in many of those comics. Some I expect no better from.

Coventina

(28,757 posts)

6. Pete Davidson & Jim Jeffries are the two that I'm particularly

Reply to BlueTsunami2018 (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:52 PM

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disappointed in.

Some of the others, yeah, not surprised.....

UTUSN

(75,852 posts)

7. My disappointments: Bobby LEE, SANTINO, BURR, IGLESIAS.

Reply to BlueTsunami2018 (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:52 PM

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JI7

(92,714 posts)

8. Is it really a bad thing ? Isn't the fact that Saudi Arabia is opening up a good thing ?

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:54 PM

Monday

I understand the government sucks but it's the same in the US.

We saw how tryng to cancel Jimmy Kimmel in the US woke many people up to the shit going on in this country.

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