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'This P.C. crap': Critics slam Seinfeld’s claim ‘extreme left’ killed comedy

Seinfeld said the “extreme left” and “P.C. crap” are to blame for what he believes is the lack of comedy on television.

Chief Critics Seinfeld’s comments attracted significant social media attention, with some countering his remarks by pointing out that several sitcoms perceived to be less politically correct have thrived in recent years. One post on X, liked more than 10,000 times, noted David had a successful 24-year-run (with several multi-year breaks) with “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” while Julia Louis-Dreyfus starred in “Veep” (2012-2019) and won six Emmy Awards for her portrayal of a non-politically correct politician. Former investment banker known for creating the satirical “Goldman Sachs Elevator” X account John LeFevre praised Seinfeld’s “thoughtful take,” stating: “If you need a diversity committee to determine what’s funny, or have to placate the lowest common denominator, your culture is doomed.”

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