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Pete Davidson Chose Money over Morals for Saudi Arabia Show, Fellow Comedian Says
The festival showcased taboo-breaking comedy on sensitive topics amid strict censorship and criticism linked to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and ethical concerns.
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Pete Davidson chose money over morals for Saudi Arabia show, fellow comedian says
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Pete Davidson’s appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival has sparked backlash from fellow comedians and critics who accuse the event’s participants of ignoring Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
The Saudi capital Riyadh is currently hosting the "world's largest comedy festival," featuring dozens of big names. The primarily American comedians are facing criticism from their peers for performing in Saudi Arabia for substantial sums of money, despite the country's human rights violations. "I am disgusted and deeply disappointed," wrote comedian David Cross in an open letter. "That people I admire, with incredible talent, would condone that…
Insults, raw jokes: stars of the Anglo-Saxon scene have performed in recent days in Saudi Arabia
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