October 28th 2024.
Next on the agenda, we have the controversial comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who has been receiving a lot of heat for his recent stand-up routine at a Donald Trump rally. The 40-year-old took the stage at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night to show his support for the Republican presidential candidate, but instead of staying within the realm of comedy, he decided to make a series of offensive and racially charged jokes.
As he stood at the podium, Hinchcliffe targeted various groups such as Latino people, the island of Puerto Rico, Black people, and immigrants with his crude humor. He even went as far as to make a gesture for immigrants to "go away" with his hands, which did not sit well with the audience.
In one of his jokes, he mentioned how Latinos love making babies and that there's "no pulling out" for them, comparing it to how they "came" into the United States. He then went on to mock Puerto Rico by calling it a "floating island of garbage" and implying that the people from there are responsible for the current state of the country.
But his offensive remarks didn't stop there. When he noticed a Black man in the audience supporting him, he made a tasteless joke about carving watermelons with him for Halloween. This was quickly met with backlash from many, including Kamala Harris' vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, who called out Hinchcliffe's behavior during a Twitch livestream.
Walz was not the only one to speak out against Hinchcliffe's distasteful jokes. Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist, shared a video of Harris discussing her plans for the island and showed his support for her. Similarly, Ricky Martin, also from Puerto Rico, shared a clip of Hinchcliffe's jokes with the caption "This is what they think of us" in Spanish.
Even New York congressman Ritchie Torres chimed in, saying that calling Hinchcliffe "racist garbage" would be an insult to garbage itself. He urged Latinos to remember the racism that Trump has been willing to promote when casting their ballots.
After the video of his routine went viral, Hinchcliffe tried to defend himself by claiming that his jokes were taken out of context. He even went as far as to call out Walz for spending time analyzing a joke instead of focusing on more important matters.
But the damage was already done. Many were outraged by Hinchcliffe's comments and called for him to be held accountable. The Agency has reached out to his representatives for comment, but for now, it seems like Hinchcliffe will have to face the consequences of his actions. And as for us, we're always on the lookout for the latest celebrity news and stories. If you have something to share, don't hesitate to reach out to us via email, phone, or our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you.
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