Controversial Druski Sketch Goes Viral
People who laughed at Druski’s conservative-women sketch claimed it’s funny because it contains some elements of truth. They also lambasted conservatives for acting like “snowflakes.”
Democratic commentator Harry Sisson posted, in part, “Just days ago MAGA was justifying Trump saying he’s happy [Robert] Mueller is dead. They’ve defended him as he mocked Paul Pelosi’s assault. But when Druski makes a comedic video about Erika Kirk then it’s too far??”
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Others said Erika Kirk is fair game for criticism because she “went on a media tour and became a public figure” after her husband was killed. “Shows and packed stadiums isn’t grief,” one person wrote. “Grief is isolation & painful. It isn’t monetization.”
Another commenter asked, “How is it cruel for [Druski] to impersonate the way [Erika Kirk’s] been acting? If you have a problem with him, you should have a problem with her too.”
On X, a user with the handle Honest Youth Pastor said of Druski’s latest parody, “You may not like it but this is actual comedy. Comedy is truth telling through exaggeration. Especially by highlighting human flaws, social habits, and everyday absurdities in people and society.”
“That’s what [Druski] did with the church skit, that’s what he’s doing here,” said the user.
That led to pushback about the sketch being a “new low” and “[not] remotely funny or entertaining or even interesting.”
Someone praised Erika Kirk for how she’s been “honoring her [late] husband’s wishes and commitments.” Kirk “has been ruthlessly attacked and falsely accused of playing a role in his assassination, yet you claim this mockery is acceptable simply because ‘this is actual comedy.’ Give me a break!”
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho, author of “Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man,” said he found Druski’s new sketch (and his megachurch-pastor parody) “creatively genius” and hilarious but not laugh-out-loud funny. Acho also warned against comparing Druski’s white face to someone dressing up in Black face, saying the latter has a specific cultural context.
“I don’t think Druski took it too far, because comedy has no boundaries,” said Acho. He offered this advice: “If you’re offended by Druski, block him. It’s simple. He makes fun of everyone.”
