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Jerry Seinfeld Retracts Comments Blaming 'Extreme Left' for Comedy Decline

The comedian now acknowledges that political correctness has not hindered the art of comedy, reversing his earlier stance.

  • Jerry Seinfeld expressed regret over his earlier remarks that the 'extreme left' and political correctness were damaging comedy.
  • Seinfeld used a skiing analogy to explain that comedians must adapt to cultural changes to remain relevant.
  • He clarified that his comments were made during a promotional tour for his Netflix movie 'Unfrosted' and were not meant to be taken as definitive.
  • Seinfeld denied claims that he avoids performing at colleges due to political correctness, stating he frequently performs at such venues.
  • His former co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other comedians had previously criticized his stance, advocating for sensitivity in comedy.
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