Jerry Seinfeld has shied away from controversy for decades, saving his strongest opinions for things deemed mundane. But it seems his recent comments about what is acceptable for comedy, as well as his continued support for Israel, have caused a new wave of frustration among men. comedian. That aggravation flared up today, in the form of a student strike during Duke University’s graduation ceremony, just as Seinfeld The star took the stage to deliver the school’s opening speech.
According to one video posted to social networksIntroduction of Seinfeld by the school principal Vincent Price has been “engulfed” by the slogans “Free Palestine”. The rallying cries seemed to come from both the graduating students sitting on Brooks Field as well as those in the surrounding rows at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Another video shows students wearing robes standing, flying Palestinian flags, and leaving the stadium as Seinfeld prepares to speak. According to to The Daily Beastthe livestream of the graduation ceremony cut out the protest as it happened.
Seinfeld, who also received an honorary doctorate from the school, did not hint at opposition in his speech, which focused on general life advice for graduates. WRAL reports that thing Standup is still active announced the three keys to life: Hard work, attention and love. (All activities, one should note, seem to be permanently avoided his namesake character.)
“Whatever you’re doing, I don’t care if it’s a job, a hobby, a relationship or a reservation at M Sushi, make an effort,” he allegedly said from the stage. “Just pure, stupid effort, no real idea of what I’m doing here. Effort always brings positive value, even if the result of that effort is an absolute failure compared to the desired result. This is a rule of life. Just swinging a stick and praying isn’t a bad approach for many things.”
As Seinfeld spoke, the departing graduates chanted, “Disclose, divest, we won’t stop, we won’t rest” from the parking lot, the time report.
Jerry Seinfeld’s latest swing is Not frozen yet, a Netflix film that takes a satirical look at the creation of Pop-Tarts. The Comedian in car drinking coffee creator has been popping up everywhere as he works to promote the series, including appearing in last week’s episode Saturday night live in which he describes “A man who has done so much.”
However, some may argue that it is not a matter of quantity but of quality: In an interview with New Yorker, the 70-year-old cryptically claims that “far left and PC crap” has killed comedy on television, even though there are countless comedies available to watch every day of the week. This opinion was praised by many people on the right sidewhile others say comments contact has been lost, But perhaps that’s not surprising offers some of the views expressed on his popular sitcom.
Comic, is the parent of two Duke students and is New York Times describe as a school “positive reinforcer,” was a strong supporter of Israel since the October 7 attack on the country by Hamas; His wife also attracted attention to proactively sponsor a pro-Israel protest turned violent at UCLA last week.
The time reports that when Seinfeld was announced as this year’s speaker, students such as the Rev. Dr. Stefan weather Sr. wrote to Price to protest Seinfeld’s planned appearance, describing the ongoing war in Gaza as “genocide.” Talk to NYT“There will not be a normal commencement ceremony,” Weathers warned, as students were ready to “speak up in any way possible.”
