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Yeah this was weak as hell I thought.He’s been funny in the past, but that clip wasn’t evidence of it.
Yeah this was weak as hell I thought.He’s been funny in the past, but that clip wasn’t evidence of it.
I don't think the issue was that they "changed their mind" about it later as much as that they thought he was joking when he asked, and felt totally blindsided by it, and they were essentially coworkers of his, doing gigs together. And then when the story started getting around his agent worked to sabotage their career opportunities to discourage them from going public (the last part honestly being the worst in my opinion)I’m still not sure why exactly people feels he needs punishment? From what I gathered at the time, he would ask women if he could masturbate in front of them, they consented, later they felt gross, and then accused him of forcing them to watch (maybe not forced, but they felt some sort of obligation to or something, who knows)? Still not sure where the punishment fits in between two consenting adults when one party later goes “ewww”.
Necrobump.
^ Saw this come up. Louis CK talks about how his life transformed after being cancelled, and coming back with the "Sorry" special.
He made note of saying his behavior towards others changed due to the pain of social ostracism which would be the point to most people regarding the issue that got him in trouble and drawing a public line. His reasoning presented in the clip sounded like selfish fear when talking about it as though it was the unfair or random result of a dangerous world and not a reaction to the perception of what happened. He doesn't seem to get that people had good reasons to see him as a danger they were told about. Him saying adapting to that would be hard is understandable, comparing it to motherhood was ...something. However, he doesn't appear to feel in any position to try that business again, yet if he thought the world wasn't so dangerous he might recidivate.
How that affects his comedy for me is negatively, but I wasn't a big fan before.
The only thing I can think of that may need clarification: He's not Weinstein but the build up to bringing Weinstein down was happening at the same time. People were up in arms worse than usual about Hollywood and sexual misconduct. An overreacted to his alleged transgressions happened due to public mood and perceptions.
Reading this just now reminded me of this video. If you've never seen it, it's an amazing example of exactly what you're talking about.Talk about smoothing things over. It's amazing how honesty and good, thoughtful and precise writing can negotiate a career disaster.
I’m still not sure why exactly people feels he needs punishment? From what I gathered at the time, he would ask women if he could masturbate in front of them, they consented, later they felt gross, and then accused him of forcing them to watch (maybe not forced, but they felt some sort of obligation to or something, who knows)? Still not sure where the punishment fits in between two consenting adults when one party later goes “ewww”.
Did I miss something, or was the story all wrong? He was never criminally charged with anything, no civil suits, nothing.
Regarding the power dynamic thing I think it's important to note that all of the accusations predate his fame. At the time Louis had not had any televised stand up specials, and played small clubs. He did work as a writer on shows like the Dana Carvey Show and the Chris Rock Show and it would be reasonable to say the other comedians in the incident looked up to him, the "power dynamic" dimension is pretty overstated, and at no point was he accused of anything transactional in terms of sex for career advancement.Sure, it was a different time back then, but when you think of what this man admitted to on national television and the power dynamic at play throughout the whole situation, this monologue very likely saved his career.
That's not at all what he said. Louie changed his behavior 10 years before the story ever came out. And while he never addressed the specific reasons for it, it's notable that it coincides with the time he became the father of two girls. He clearly managed to reassess that on his own and stopped long before it became a career issue.He made note of saying his behavior towards others changed due to the pain of social ostracism which would be the point to most people regarding the issue that got him in trouble and drawing a public line. His reasoning presented in the clip sounded like selfish fear when talking about it as though it was the unfair or random result of a dangerous world and not a reaction to the perception of what happened.
Addressing those reasons and talking about that more would probably help in the public mind better as to current risks, since, as noted, there's continuing misconception around time frames, and even the nature of the original complaint. However, it should also be noted that sexual misconduct is one of those things that some think should have no time limit. Playing off even possiblity of the misconception occuring in the past as irrelevant conflicts that bringing heat. It's complicated since there are some genuine values being sorted out amidst all the chaos.That's not at all what he said. Louie changed his behavior 10 years before the story ever came out. And while he never addressed the specific reasons for it, it's notable that it coincides with the time he became the father of two girls. He clearly managed to reassess that on his own and stopped long before it became a career issue.
What he says in the interview was just that he took his career for granted, that he never thought something like that could happen to him. Not that those consequences were the reason he stopped making gross propositions to women.
Reading this just now reminded me of this video. If you've never seen it, it's an amazing example of exactly what you're talking about.
Sure, it was a different time back then, but when you think of what this man admitted to on national television and the power dynamic at play throughout the whole situation, this monologue very likely saved his career.
When it happened is relevant for two main reasons:Addressing those reasons and talking about that more would probably help in the public mind better as to current risks, since, as noted, there's continuing misconception around time frames, and even the nature of the original complaint. However, it should also be noted that sexual misconduct is one of those things that some think should have no time limit. Playing off even possiblity of the misconception occuring in the past as irrelevant conflicts that bringing heat. It's complicated since there are some genuine values being sorted out amidst all the chaos.
Louie is doing just fine. He's selling tickets and specials more than ever, making movies. He's fine. The narrative in the press is still negative and that's probably not going to change but he's uniquely able to whether this sort of thing by connecting with fans directly.Louis CK was the first big instance of all this cancel culture where I felt it was obvious people had become more interested in maintaining outrage and finding the next person to burn at the stake than actually solving a problem. I just couldn't understand why it was a big deal at all. To me, he's right up there with Carlin and it sucks we've been mostly robbed of his comedy being front and center.
This is the issue. There's little distinction between the worst monsters like Weinstein and Cosby and the people who just made some bad judgements and need to learn some lessons like Aziz Ansari and Louie.There no proportionality to it.
Aziz did nothing wrong. The thot had blower's remorse.This is the issue. There's little distinction between the worst monsters like Weinstein and Cosby and the people who just made some bad judgements and need to learn some lessons like Aziz Ansari and Louie.
He probably misread the situation/"assumed the sale" a little too much. Which seems kind of like what happened with Louie as well. In their own telling those women told Louie "yes," they just didn't mean it sincerely/thought it was a joke.Aziz did nothing wrong. The thot had blower's remorse.
She slept with him several times that night. She was mad that all he wanted was a one night stand. She probably felt cheap after and did the typical club girl walk of shame. There was no "sexual assault" and that's why Twitter was so divided and people are saying "buyer's remorse" will muddy the "MeToo" movement.He probably misread the situation/"assumed the sale" a little too much. Which seems kind of like what happened with Louie as well. In their own telling those women told Louie "yes," they just didn't mean it sincerely/thought it was a joke.
Neither of which would be considered a crime, but they made those women uncomfortable.
Regarding the power dynamic thing I think it's important to note that all of the accusations predate his fame. At the time Louis had not had any televised stand up specials, and played small clubs. He did work as a writer on shows like the Dana Carvey Show and the Chris Rock Show and it would be reasonable to say the other comedians in the incident looked up to him, the "power dynamic" dimension is pretty overstated, and at no point was he accused of anything transactional in terms of sex for career advancement.
He also never did anything without permission, the issue was just that in one particular incident it sounds like the yes was meant as a joke (or made with the assumption that Louie's question was a joke) and not as real consent.
There are a lot of reasons why what he did wasn't okay, so I don't mean to minimize it but a lot of people have an impression of what happened that is very different from the details reported in the original Times article.
Aziz did nothing wrong. The thot had blower's remorse.
She slept with him several times that night. She was mad that all he wanted was a one night stand. She probably felt cheap after and did the typical club girl walk of shame. There was no "sexual assault" and that's why Twitter was so divided and people are saying "buyer's remorse" will muddy the "MeToo" movement.
He wasn't accused of sexual assault though, that's why they used that much broader umbrella of "sexual misconduct." Her accusation was that he kind of badgered her into sex after repeatedly telling him no and she gave in. Which isn't criminal, but sure isn't very nice.She slept with him several times that night. She was mad that all he wanted was a one night stand. She probably felt cheap after and did the typical club girl walk of shame. There was no "sexual assault" and that's why Twitter was so divided and people are saying "buyer's remorse" will muddy the "MeToo" movement.
He wasn't accused of sexual assault though, that's why they used that much broader umbrella of "sexual misconduct." Her accusation was that he kind of badgered her into sex after repeatedly telling him no and she gave in. Which isn't criminal, but sure isn't very nice.
Louie is in a similar class of "misconduct but not assault." Asking what are essentially co-workers to watch you jerk off is inappropriate, regardless of consent, and in that one case the consent seemed to be less than enthusiastic.
Fair points, yeah. I still fail to see the assault part of it. Just leave and don't do the deed.Oh, I understand all that. I was talking about David Letterman, who had sex with at least two women who worked for him, and did so while he was married. Now THAT is a power dynamic, but different time, so he got off without any professional consequences.
If you read the article itself that first reported on the incident, you might feel differently. She never slept with him, and all "remorse" happened in the moment, because she refused to do anything other than oral. Aziz never disagreed with any of the details in her version of the events, and they sound pretty bad. Nothing illegal, but also not to the point of "did nothing wrong" arguably. It's an uncomfortable grey area at best, but his behavior still sounded pretty slimy considering the woman kept telling him no.
Then again, I wasn't there, and I'm not going to judge the man for the rest of his life either, but the incident itself didn't sound great. I'm not sure it really ever needed to be national news either. The guy was a jerk on a date and made a woman feel used. I'm sure MUCH worse happens with celebrities all time, but his situation just had to happen in the middle of me too.
I like Louis. Take it from Sarah Silverman, sometimes it's fun to watch Louis masturbate in front of you. That makes him entertaining in at least three ways. Comedian, actor, and masturbator.
The man just performed a sold out show at Madison Square Garden, and Louis CK is trending on twitter, along with people suggesting this is proof that cancel culture doesn't exist.
Thats because its never been about "Justice" its always been about "Revenge".I just despair at the need for unending retribution that some people have. Like, how much vengeance is enough for these sanctimonious tyrants?
There no proportionality to it, no "justice".
Bill Burr is the goat. Chappelle has fallen IMO.I enjoy this guy's comedy, for me he's up there with Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr, the latter which I'll be seeing live before end of year.
Other way around imo.Bill Burr is the goat. Chappelle has fallen IMO.
The man just performed a sold out show at Madison Square Garden, and Louis CK is trending on twitter, along with people suggesting this is proof that cancel culture doesn't exist.
Brah if I told my boss how I actually feel about the various initiatives and programmes we have to give lip service to I would be fired tomorrow.I sort of agree cancel culture isn’t real. I used to believe it was a problem but when I really think about it. No one really gets canceled. If there is money go make he will get work. That’s just the free market
I always found his comedy so inconsistent. Some of his material is funny as hell while others were just meh. His creepy material was always funny but after what he did it’s hard for me to find some of that shit funny now. Like it’s hard to tell if he’s joking with some of his jokes now after his creepy ass behaviour.
Thats because its never been about "Justice" its always been about "Revenge".
Yeah ive read the article and she blew Aziz after he went down on her. He then stuck his fingers in her mouth which turned her off. She wanted to leave. He let her and called her a cab. Then asked if she was ok the next day. She said he had made her feel uncomfortable. He apologized. Aside from shoving his fingers down in her mouth, he did nothing wrong and was straight up gentlemanly about it. And btw, the fingers or claw or whatever she called it isnt even that bad considering she had just taken his dick in her mouth. He probably thought she was game for some kinky shit. Regardless, its an uncomfortable sexual encounter. not misconduct or rape or assault or worth trashing someone's life over.If you read the article itself that first reported on the incident, you might feel differently. She never slept with him, and all "remorse" happened in the moment, because she refused to do anything other than oral. Aziz never disagreed with any of the details in her version of the events, and they sound pretty bad. Nothing illegal, but also not to the point of "did nothing wrong" arguably. It's an uncomfortable grey area at best, but his behavior still sounded pretty slimy considering the woman kept telling him no.
Then again, I wasn't there, and I'm not going to judge the man for the rest of his life either, but the incident itself didn't sound great. I'm not sure it really ever needed to be national news either. The guy was a jerk on a date and made a woman feel used. I'm sure MUCH worse happens with celebrities all time, but his situation just had to happen in the middle of me too.
If it affects the business in a negative way then you’d be fired. Same at my workplace and I’m not a public figure. It would be the same for whatever political side you lean on.Brah if I told my boss how I actually feel about the various initiatives and programmes we have to give lip service to I would be fired tomorrow.
In 2015 my boss would have agreed with me.
Bill Burr is the goat. Chappelle has fallen IMO.
Other way around imo.
Chapelle’s stuff just feels dated now but he’s still a master performer. His SNL bit about Kanye was good.
I was obsessed with Burr at one point but he’s really fallen hard. Marriage did a number on his sense of humour. Happiness and comedy don’t mix.
Lots of truth in this statement IMO.They get a little dopamine hit of peer validation and the security from being a card-carrying member of their particular "tribe".
Sure, sure. I always got the impression his philosophical approach (or paradigm) is to simply talk about shit people don't want to think about. I think by "getting it out there," there's some release from the chains of paranoia.I always found his comedy so inconsistent. Some of his material is funny as hell while others were just meh. His creepy material was always funny but after what he did it’s hard for me to find some of that shit funny now. Like it’s hard to tell if he’s joking with some of his jokes now after his creepy ass behaviour.
And Bill Burr is a c*ocksucking, arrogant piece of sh*t. That's just my personal opinion. He's f*cking trash, and I'd like to watch CK jerk off on him.