Summary
Comedian Bill Burr defended his decision to perform at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia, despite criticism from some groups. Burr said the event helped bridge cultural gaps, and he criticized his opponents for being insincere.
Key Facts
- Bill Burr is a comedian who performed in the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.
- He faced criticism from other comedians and human rights organizations.
- These critics argue that the festival serves as a public relations effort by Saudi Arabia to improve its image.
- Burr dismissed the criticism, calling his detractors hypocritical.
- He believes events like this festival can help connect different cultures.
- Burr shared his views during a live taping of the podcast "Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend."
