Even Adam Sandler Has to Think Twice Before Making Jokes Now Thanks to Will Smith and Chris Rock’s Infamous Oscars Slap – “I definitely think about it”
- Comedians like Adam Sandler are increasingly being more mindful of who they hurt with their words even at the cost of heir comedic prowess.
- They feel handcuffed to certain safe territories and refuse to venture into the unknown for fear of facing a Chris Rock-type situation in the future.
- Love You is set to stream on Netflix from August 27, 2024.
The comedy climate has certainly taken a hit after the infamous violent gesture on the stage of the Oscars ceremony in 2022. Will Smith walked up to the stage to slap Chris Rock who was hosting the award ceremony after he maligned the name of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. After this, many comedians, even the likes of Adam Sandler, have tried to adapt their content to fit reality.
The comedian-actor is finally delighting fans with his comedy special on Netflix called Love You, about 6 years after his last stand-up special. Fans are excited to know what the hilarious genius has brewing in his mind this time.
Adam Sandler is mindful of the Comedy Climate of today
Adam Sandler is known for his quirky brand of humor that sometimes gets a bit out of bounds. Nevertheless, the actor in him knows how to keep it in check as his movies often make everyone laugh regardless of their age and gender. When new comedy material swirled up inside his head this time, Sandler decided to hit the road and do a few shows.
That eventually turned into a full-blown special as Sandler realized he had some comedic gold in his hands. Talking to ExtraTV about making this Netflix comedy special and writing a script for today’s comedy climate, Sandler expressed,
I try to just do what I’ve been doing. Do I think of who it could hurt? Maybe that goes through your head more than I used to, yeah. Yeah, I definitely think about it but I do curse a lot in this thing. I am a little filthy, extra filthy so I didn’t learn every lesson.
While comedians can certainly reign in their quips and be more mindful of who they hurt with their words, there are times when such restrictions hamper the quality of their comedic prowess. They feel handcuffed to certain safe territories and refuse to venture into the unknown for fear of facing a Chris Rock-type situation in the future.
Back when the incident took place, many comedians rallied behind Rock to express how comedy would suffer if the comedians had to constantly look over their shoulders for getting slapped or assaulted over some offense. From the likes of Mark Hamill and Rob Schneider to Kathy Griffin and Sandler himself showed support for Rock and condemned Will Smith’s action.
What is Adam Sandler’s Love You about?
Being an extremely affectionate and loving personality, Sandler decided to title his next comedy special Love You since he repeatedly says that on stage while performing. His love for his fans is immense and that is precisely what he wishes to express with the upcoming special on Netflix. In his iconic hoodie and sweats fashion, he comes on stage to talk, rap, and sing to keep the masses entertained.
Having been a comedy legend in the industry, there are seldom any people who portray comedic roles with as much grace and skill as Sandler. Love You is Sandler’s stand-up comedy special, written as a love letter to his fans, supporters, and admirers across the world. If that’s not enough, the trailer shows dogs walking up to the stage and Sandler playing the guitar flawlessly, replete with his signature accents and voice-acting skills, making it one of the most intriguing specials to date.
Love You is set to stream on Netflix from August 27, 2024.
