Comedian AY sheds light on his fears on cracking certain jokes

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Comedian Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY, has opened up about why he now approaches certain jokes with caution.

Following his public apology to singer Davido in October for jokes that were deemed insensitive, AY explained in a recent interview with media personality Toke Makinwa that bloggers' sensationalism often takes his jokes out of context.

AY acknowledged that some hurtful reactions to his jokes affect him as a human being, leading him to become more mindful and cautious about the content of certain jokes.

The comedian's remarks highlight the challenges that public figures face in navigating the fine line between humor and sensitivity, especially in an era where social media and online platforms can amplify and distort messages.

“I’m human. When that joke came out, the timing wasn’t right because sensationalism now became a part of it. There was a running issue between David and Amaju Pinnick going on online that same day. So this joke was said on the show earlier before all of that drama came up. But trust the bloggers, they don’t care, they will just grab it, and put a caption that will form the trend.

“And you know Nigerians don’t like to investigate or find out things. From the headline, they wish death on my newborn child. As a human, that will get to me.“

“It’s not that serious. This is only a simple joke. I’m even so scared to say it again so that I don’t get in trouble again.”

He further mentioned that he will be even more cautious about his jokes during his forthcoming UK tour.

Source: dailypost.ng

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