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> but he did it in an offensive way

I find this part of the statement to be a falsehood. He did it in a comedic way, which was part of the point he was trying to make. See: https://nypost.com/2021/10/15/airplane-creator-slams-joy-kil...

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For me, calling comedy offensive isn’t even an insult.

I am always prepared to be offended by comedy, and if I am, I will keep watching, but only if it is funny enough.

My mom used to tell me a story about how she watched Pulp Fiction in theaters when it came out. Some of the scenes were so gross, offensive, horrific and bland that they drove the audience away in waves, until she and her friends were the only ones still there, laughing at how one film could make so many people upset.

Something said by a comedian doesn’t make it a joke. And something being a joke doesn’t shield it (or the teller) from criticism.

Agreed, as in a lot of times comedy is used as a fake excuse to get out of something that intended to offend.

If the main point was critique with comedy, sure, it makes sense to see through it.

“ Ful ofte in game a sooth I have herd saye!” (Many a true word is spoken in jest)

Accredited to Chaucer

Of course. That's my second point there.

But you can't just say "F You!" and say it's a joke. It's not a "free for all" card.

It has to at least try to be funny

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