@Rihana In my view, it is downright offensive. One needs to step into the shoes of an adopted parent to understand what is offensive and what is not. It is not about sensitivity. It is like telling an adopted parent that you are less likely to have the same level of interest in your adopted child as opposed to a biological child. It is equivalent to telling a parent that you are unfit to be a parent if you have an adopted child.
@Rihana I tend to agree with you. 2. The claps and the laughter is not that of real audience. 3. The man who wrote the script must or might face reprisal from adoptees. One must see to believe Australians adopt kids even after having two or more their own editions or productions. Regards. God bless children adopted or not.
I didnt find it offensive because in USA stand up comedians tell the most outrageous and bizarre jokes (jokes on pedophiles, war widows and women's body parts and what not) and listening to all that, this looked less offensive. But I can understand your anger truly.
I also feel comedians are not to be taken seriously. It is definitely sensitive issue to talk about but mainly for those who has been through experiences related to that. haven't we all at one point of time told our siblings you are adopted. we didn't go unto stage and did that because 1. we get no money for that 2. not confident enough. Im not a big fan of Amit tondon, some of his tweets are funny though. you should try watching Vipul Goyal, Bishwa Kalyan Rath and Abhishek Upmanyu. ( they are on you tube and i have seen them live as well ). I completely agree with you that if we culdnt find it offensive at first no explanation will matter.
@ a section of the audience might feel so. But still this vitriolic humour better avoided on the way to popularity. Nothing should be done at the expense of some one. In India it could have lead to riots & reprisals. Thanks and Regards.
Comedians are often offensive. It's their job to push the envelope. In this case, though, he's not offensive as much as he is gauche. He tried to adapt an old joke and did it poorly. In the past, this joke used to say "stepchild" but with the increasing number of blended families, that doesn't play well. This joke missed the mark and wasn't original. To me, that's unforgivable. Stand-up comedy audiences laugh at odd things. I think it's because of the atmosphere, anticipation and expectation. Unless the comedian is truly crappy, people laugh. Studio audiences for Netflix Specials receive free entry but must laugh and clap when the "Applause" sign lights up. .
