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Bowen Yang Advocates for Limited Profanity on SNL to Enhance Comedy

Yang proposes a seasonal allowance of curse words and creative monetization ideas, sparking debate over network censorship and comedic freedom.

Bowen Yang at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Wedding Banquet" on April 14.
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Overview

  • Bowen Yang has called for NBC to permit SNL cast members to use five 's---'s and five 'f---'s per season, arguing that profanity enhances comedic realism and impact.
  • Yang highlighted a recent audience-led profanity moment on SNL that went unpunished by the FCC, suggesting it illustrates evolving enforcement practices.
  • Amy Poehler proposed monetizing profanity allowances by letting viewers vote on which cast members can swear, similar to American Idol-style competitions.
  • Yang also suggested holding fundraisers to cover potential FCC fines, framing it as a creative solution to regulatory restrictions.
  • NBC and the FCC have not yet responded to the proposal, leaving the question of formalizing profanity allowances unresolved.