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Joe Rogan Went Against Long Standing Free Speech Position Only to Respect Kobe Bryant’s Demise
Eminent sports journalist and podcaster Joe Rogan is known for his insights on various topics around the world. Whether it is related to his field of work or not, Rogan is ready with his opinions. NBA fans around the world will remember his comments on Kobe Bryant and a comedian making jokes about him.
In case you are looking for context, comedian Ari Shaffir crossed the line by making jokes about the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Moreover, this came shortly after Bryant’s unfortunate demise.
Joe Rogan offered his opinions regarding the same. He spoke on behalf of the NBA world as he bashed Shaffir. Despite his stance regarding free speech, Rogan called out the comedian who is his close friend.
Joe Rogan bashed comedian for comments on late Kobe Bryant
The NBA and the sporting world shook to the core on 26th January 2020. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant passed away in an unfortunate helicopter crash that took the life of his daughter, along with 7 others.
LOS ANGELES, CA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 – Lakers guard Kobe Bryant listens as the National Anthem is sung by Jeffey Osborne at the season opener against the Rockets at Staples Center. (Photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The whole world, along with the current NBA stars, paid homage to the 5 time NBA champion after the unfortunate disaster. However, a comedian made headlines all around the world with his jokes.
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Comedian Ari Shaffir made some jokes about the late basketball legend shortly after his death on Twitter. The majority of fans around the world did not take his joke well.
Interestingly enough, eminent podcaster and commentator Joe Rogan was one of the biggest names to bash Shaffir. Despite his strong stance on free speech, especially among comedians, Rogan called Shaffir out for his insensitive jokes.
Talking on his podcast, Rogan said, “He needed to know that there are consequences for just saying ridiculous sh*t that you’re not supposed to say when people die. ”
Although Rogan is a friend of Shaffir and a staunch supporter of free speech, he decided to support what he felt was right.
This exemplifies how dark humor and being insensitive can be detrimental in certain situations. And who better than Joe Rogan to call out people being insensitive?
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