Louis C.K. Won A Grammy Despite Sexual Misconduct Scandal -- And Twitter Is PISSED!
04.04.2022 - 22:13
/ perezhilton.com
So much for cancel culture..?
The #MeToo movement brought about a wave of so-called cancellations, but there are some big names that drew more attention than others. Harvey Weinstein was perhaps the most infamous, but Louis C.K. was another example that drew a lot of attention and conversation. Back in 2017, after an exposé featuring the testimony of several victims, he admitted to exposing himself and masturbating in front of a number of women (particularly fellow comedians) without their consent. Not only was this a gross violation, he also derailed careers as he kept his disturbing predilection quiet.
Naturally, the world was disgusted. He immediately fell from his perch on top of the world, his movie disappeared, he became a Hollywood pariah. For a while…
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On Sunday night, however, the disgraced comic was, well, the opposite of disgraced when he was awarded with the Grammy for Best Comedy Album. The project, Sincerely Louis C.K., came out well after his scandal and even includes jokes about his misconduct. The category wasn’t part of the televised portion of the ceremony, but as the news began circulating on Twitter, there was an immediate backlash.
One user wrote:
Another observed:
Oof. Too true.
Jen Kirkman — one of the comedians who has come forward about her experience with Louis — shared one of her own jokes on the subject. Def worth a watch:
Elsewhere, a poorly-worded tweet from The Hollywood Reporter also prompted jokes about a “new” Grammy category that feels a little too real:
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Many others pointed out the contrast between this dubious win and the