Stewart began by saying it wasn’t the wisest move to hire an insult comic at a political rally. That’s especially true since Hinchcliffe insulted demographic groups that could factor into Election Day results.
The host then defended comedy in ways he rarely does. Remember, Stewart once denied Cancel Culture exists before trying to protect his pal Dave Chappelle from cancellation.
“The guy’s really just doing what he does,” Stewart said of Hinchcliffe, before playing a clip of him at “The Roast of Tom Brady.” Hinchcliffe takes no prisoners, and he proved it on that Netflix special.
“There’s something wrong with me, but I find that guy very funny,” he said after hearing Hinchcliffe’s racially-charged barbs at the Netflix roast. “Bringing him to a rally and have him NOT do roast jokes is like bringing Beyonce to a rally and not — oh!”
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