Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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TikTok famous comedian Matt Rife has gotten into controversy recently over the opening joke from his new stand up special “Natural Selection”. Matt has since tripled down on his defense of the joke, even going on the controversial Jordan Peterson’s podcast to discuss being “canceled”. Today, I’ll be going over the criticisms regarding Matt Rife, from past to present, and reviewing his stand up special. On top of that, I go into a larger conversation of misogyny in the comedy sphere. Let me know what you think. I hope you all enjoy!

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➤Female comedians speak out theguardian.com/culture/2023/sep/22/russell-brand-dozens-female-comedians-abuse-rife
➤How comedy silences women theconversation.com/russell-brand-how-the-comedy-industry-uses-humour-to-abuse-and-silence-women-213885
➤NY Times article on Matt’s career nytimes.com/2023/07/08/style/matt-rife-tiktok-comedian.html
➤Matt’s response to the backlash nbcnews.com/news/matt-rife-response-backlash-rcna126231
➤Article covering why people are upset over the joke time.com/6338440/matt-rife-domestic-violence-joke-controversy-tiktok
➤Australia’s comedy scene issues theguardian.com/culture/2023/sep/22/do-not-be-alone-in-a-room-with-him-how-australias-comedy-scene-deals-with-its-open-secrets
➤Matt Rife’s jokes are nothing new independent.co.uk/life-style/matt-rife-sexist-netflix-controversy-b2452307.html
➤What’s the problem with misogyny in comedy medium.com/bitchy/whats-with-all-the-misogyny-in-comedy-aceee2088f13
➤”Punching up” in comedy usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/2022/08/01/dave-chappelle-ricky-gervais-importance-of-punching-up-in-comedy/7528931001
➤Why MeToo hasn’t transformed comedy hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/me-too-stand-up-comedy-scene-1235037186
➤Extreme problems female comedians face theguardian.com/stage/2020/aug/05/creepy-uncomfortable-sexism-harassment-assault-faced-by-female-standups
➤Jordan Peterson and Matt Rife podcast coverage boingboing.net/2023/12/02/jordan-peterson-consoles-comedian-who-mocked-beaten-women-stole-jokes-and-is-beefing-online-with-a-plastic-surgeon.html

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