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JASON DORDAY/Stuff Comedian Michele A Court apologised for a joke that unintentionally caused offence. (File photo) But 10 days later, a Twitter user reposted the clip, calling it a disgusting, bad-taste disability joke. Replies called it “gutter level entertainment” and said A’Court should be ashamed of herself. ”I apologise, and will do better,” A’Court responded. One parent of a 6-year-old with autism summed up the problem: “I get the satire, really I do, but it clearly has no place in 2021.” So what does have a place in comedy in 2021? Fellow comedian Te Radar calls A’Court one of the nicest, most socially aware comedians in New Zealand. If even she can be called out as disgusting, how do comics navigate a world of heightened sensitivities? And has the rapid evolution of what’s acceptable made comedy boring, or better? ....
Heavy Rotation Vol. 1 Event Announced Ft. Church & Ap, Diggy Dupé + More Annabel Kean / Wednesday 12th May, 2021 9:16AM
Rizván is turning his birthday week into an opportunity to put on one hell of a night, showcasing a jaw dropping selection of Aotearoa hip hop and RnB talent. Dubbed Heavy Rotation Volume 1 (surely meaning there are further volumes to come?), high-rotate radio favourites like Church & AP, INF, Garethxmf and more. In the calendar for this time next month, the first edition of North Shore Rizzy s Heavy Rotation will no doubt be hot enough to stave off the chills of an icy June night. Tickets have gone on sale today, but won t last long at these prices. ....