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Jerry Seinfeld Addresses 'Bee Movie' Controversy in Duke Commencement Speech

The comedian apologized for the 'sexual undertones' in the 2007 animated film while urging graduates to maintain their sense of humor.

  • Seinfeld acknowledged the unintended romantic tension between the bee and human characters in 'Bee Movie'.
  • He emphasized the importance of humor, even when it makes people uncomfortable.
  • The commencement speech was met with protests due to Seinfeld's support of Israel.
  • Seinfeld received an honorary degree from Duke University, where his son and daughter have studied.
  • Currently, Seinfeld is promoting his directorial debut film, 'Unfrosted', about the origin of Pop-Tarts.
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