Gerard Carmichael, known for his bold humor, recently faced backlash for a controversial joke he made during his new HBO show, Gerard Carmichael Reality Show.
In the episode, Carmichael humorously mentioned engaging in race-based role-playing with his white boyfriend, where he portrays a slave and his partner acts as the master.
The comedian shared, “Sometimes joke that our relationship is like a slave and the master’s son who teaches me how to read by candle.
Like, yeah, he groans too.
He doesn’t like that joke.
I like that joke.
That’s my burden.
I think that shit’s hilarious.”
The response to Carmichael’s joke was swift and critical, both from his live audience and online viewers.
Many fans expressed their discomfort and disapproval of the joke, deeming it distasteful.
Some accused Carmichael of promoting self-hate, with one social media user stating, “Comedian Gerard Carmichael openly admits to his audience that he’s into race play and jokes, that he himself is a slave and his white boyfriend is his slave master.
The fact that he has a platform to spew this mess makes him a danger to the black queer community.”
Another online commentator questioned Carmichael’s choice of role in the scenario, suggesting, “If I were into race play, I’d never be the slave.
I’d be whipping white bees and calling it reparations.
How you still the slave in your fantasy?”
Additionally, there were remarks criticizing Carmichael’s authenticity within the comedy industry, with a user alleging, “Gerard Carmichael can’t get a pass for that slave play stuff.
Let Corey Holcomb say whatever he wants about that N. If I had to say someone was an industry plant, it would definitely be on that Gerard Carmichael.”
Interestingly, prior to this controversy, Carmichael made headlines for a different reason.
He disclosed that Dave Chappelle had requested a public apology from Carmichael after he criticized some of Chappelle’s transgender jokes.
This incident was discussed on the radio show, The Breakfast Club, where the hosts pondered whether comedians should publicly critique their peers’ material.
They raised concerns that a comedian like Carmichael, who jokes about sensitive topics, could also face criticism one day.
The unfolding events have sparked a debate among fans and critics alike about the boundaries of comedy and the responsibility of comedians in addressing controversial subjects.
The question remains: What are your thoughts on Gerard Carmichael’s comedic portrayal of being a slave in a role-playing scenario with his white boyfriend?
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