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‘They just wanted to laugh’: Bill Burr defends performing at Saudi comedy festival

Bill Burr is pushing back against criticism from fans and fellow comedians for his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. The Canton native was one of more than 30 ...
Deadline.com

Bill Burr Defends Riyadh Comedy Festival Performance: “They Got A F***ing Chili’s Over Here”

As many of his peers condemn the Riyadh Comedy Festival and its participants, Bill Burr appears to have connected with a new fandom. The comedian, who performed on Friday as part of the inaugural ...
Variety

Anatomy of a Joke: Bill Burr on the Mushroom Trip That Inspired His ‘Sad Men’ Bit in ‘Drop Dead Years’

Bill Burr sat down with Variety for the inaugural episode of “Anatomy of a Joke,” a new video series spotlighting stand-up comedians and the process behind one of their favorite punchlines. In “Drop ...
The Boston Globe

Comedians call out Bill Burr, others for appearing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia

Just back from the Riyadh Comedy Festival, comedian Bill Burr devoted some time on his podcast Monday to his fears about what might happen to him while he was there. “I literally think … everybody’s ...
Variety

Bill Burr Slams Riyadh Comedy Festival Backlash as ‘Bulls—‘ and Roasts Critics: ‘I Don’t Give a F— What These Phony F—ing People Are Saying’

Bill Burr is lashing out at critics for slamming his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. During an interview on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, Burr said he does not “give a fuck ...
Newsweek

Bill Burr Condemns ‘Sanctimonious’ Critics of Saudi Comedy Performance

Comedian Bill Burr defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, calling critics “sanctimonious” and accusing them of hypocrisy. Burr told a live podcast audience for ...