Trevor Noah apologises for comments on Indo-Pak tensions, defends later
The HinduLate-night talk show host Trevor Noah has apologised for his comments over heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, saying the hurt caused was unintentional only to later make light of the situation again. In an episode of “The Daily Show”, the host said the two nations going to war would be “most entertaining” and “it would also be the longest war of all time - another dance number!“. Noah, 35, apologised after one of the Twitter users criticised him, saying “It’s sad when someone who’s had a violent past mocks war through a Bollywood stereotype. Imagine someone making fun of it with a Xhosa stereotype - the tribe his mum belongs to.” He responded saying using comedy was his way of processing “pain and discomfort” and that he has joked in the past about his mother being shot in the head. In a following tweet, however, Noah defended his comments, saying it was “amazing” how his joke trended more on the social media than the actual conflict.
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