For some reason people have been sharing this clip of Stewart Lee on James Corden
This clip of Stewart Lee talking about James Corden seems to sum up a lot of people’s feelings right now.
Stewart Lee on James Cordon. pic.twitter.com/4D2UNQOUII
— Proper Magazine (@ProperMag) October 15, 2017
Corden apologised after making a bunch of Harvey Weinstein jokes at a charity event which didn’t go down very well in the room.
James Corden kicked off AmFar Gala by joking about Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault allegations. pic.twitter.com/MbVRWBoZiN
— Wilnette (@wilnetteo) October 14, 2017
But that was nothing compared to the backlash in the wider world.
https://twitter.com/rosemcgowan/status/919525588796284930
2) Hearing the audience’s vile roars & laughs show EXACTLY what kind of HOLLYWOOD you really are. https://t.co/HBqNxnpr7N
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 15, 2017
What utter bullshit. Plenty of decent comedians don't make fun of suffering. Sexual assault is not a punchline.
— S. Lee (@sootandsnide) October 15, 2017
Imagine sitting in an exclusive event and fuckin *James Corden* telling you ‘if you don’t like my rape jokes leave now’
— MAREcus (@marcusjdl) October 15, 2017
I've always made it my mission to tell every American I meet that we hate James Corden in the UK. Now they know why. pic.twitter.com/nXl3mGVYl5
— Stephen Patten (@StevePatten) October 15, 2017
Here’s what Corden had to say.
To be clear, sexual assault is no laughing matter. I was not trying to make light of Harvey’s inexcusable behavior, (1/2)
— James Corden (@JKCorden) October 15, 2017
but to shame him, the abuser, not his victims. I am truly sorry for anyone offended, that was never my intention. (2/2)
— James Corden (@JKCorden) October 15, 2017
And here was how people responded today.
Fucked it now son, back to Barry for a new series of Gavin & Stacey it is.
— Ross Hookings (@rosshookings) October 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/rosieatlarge/status/919662099114221568
Following criticism for Weinstein jokes, James Corden says sexual assault is “no laughing matter”, which is why it featured in his routine.
— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) October 16, 2017
He's always been an unfunny, arrogant prick. Patrick Stewart should've headbutted James Corden when he had the chance. pic.twitter.com/9HjCU0i0p1
— Stephen Patten (@StevePatten) October 15, 2017
Sorry America no you can't give James Corden back he's yours now
— bobsy (@bobsymindless) October 15, 2017
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James Corden made a bunch of jokes about Harvey Weinstein and it didn’t go down too well