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Sarah Silverman Retired Her Formative ‘Arrogant Ignorant’ Character After Trump Rise

Sarah Silverman discussed her previous "arrogant ignorant" TV character, which she retired after Donald Trump was elected, in a new podcast interview.

She explained she decided to move on from the “arrogant ignorant” character she previously embodied for more complex reasons than audiences “not laughing at my racist jokes anymore.” On the show, Silverman played a fictionalized, unemployed version of herself who was completely self-absorbed and immature, leading to comedic situations with her friends and family. The performance earned her an Emmy nod for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2009.

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