Der Lesben-Stand-up-Komiker Jessica Kirson drückt „aufrichtiges Bedauern“ für die Aufführung des Riad-Comedy-Festivals aus

Easy to regret after selling out 🤷‍♂️

It’s not like accidentally swearing in front of someone’s child.

There were dozens of steps and decision points that led to her performing at that festival.

Ahhh yes, after the check hit her bank account, *NOOOOW* she can say she regrets it. 

Let’s just say the regret has moved me….. TO A BIGGER HOUSE

Lesbian? How did she even get invited ???

You’re only regret is getting called out. Take your bloody money and get the f* outta here

Normally I’d object to some being describe as “Lesbian Stand Up Comedian” in a headline, as the fact she’s a lesbian is irrelevant, however in this case it is absolutely relevant, she took money from a regime that, apart from their other sins, is actively killing gay people.

A public apology after selling out means nothing. She got her 30 pieces of silver, she doesn’t regret taking it, she regrets that she’s now being held to account.

Too late, even worse optics as a lesbian opportunist in a nation that outlaws homosexuality. I suggest there is more integrity to commit to being a moral sellout and showing some character.

*checks to see if the wire transfer clears*

Wow, that was really awful doing that, wasn’t it?

It’s obvious no one proofread that article before they published it.

I think a lot of these Comedians may reliase that they may have got a big pay out now but they may lose more money than they gained over time

all talk, return the money then huh?

No take backs.

You did the thing.

Proceeds to wipe tears with a $100 bill

Then give the money up to a pro-democracy cause

When did the regret set in? Was it on the flight there? Perhaps in the hotel room the night before, or maybe during breakfast the morning of. Was it in the limo on the way to the gig? Could it be the minute after those dollars were deposited into her bank?

What changed between any of the above moments and her regret today?

This Riyadh poster is now a wanted poster for all comedian sellouts. There’s no coming back, it’s done. Great move Saudi Arabia, you won

We know this is BS, but it’s actually worse than that.

She was on a podcast a few months ago with Normand and Morril, where they were talking about how they were invited and were thinking about going. They were hesitant about it, and she hadn’t heard of it yet… and basically asked for an invite. „I would love to go there and do stand-up.“ Then they joked that she had „three“ strikes against her: „Gay, woman, and Jew.“

[https://www.humorism.xyz/heres-how-comedians-are-rationalizing-taking-a-paycheck-from-saudi-arabia/](https://www.humorism.xyz/heres-how-comedians-are-rationalizing-taking-a-paycheck-from-saudi-arabia/)

Despite her statement, on the podcast she said „I wouldn’t do gay material there at all.“

She didn’t just know what she was getting into; she actively convinced the other two to go and asked for an invite… while on a recorded podcast.

Crossing her off the list of ever going to a show. Enjoy your money girl, hope your integrity was worth it

“Comedian Jessica Kirson, an openly gay…”

Say less.

This isn’t an apology.

Still cashed that check tho 

Well good news for her she could make amends by donating it all to a worthwhile cause 

(cashes check) omg I can’t believe I just did that 😢

Is she donating her paycheck?

Miss me with this one, boo—there was weeks of outrage leading up to this, so you knew what was up. And don’t act like you went to go be a hero to the poor oppressed gays of Saudi Arabia—you literally went to entertain their oppressors.