Jerry Seinfeld says pro-Palestinian protests against him are ‘so dumb’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jerry Seinfeld says that his comedy shows becoming the target of pro-Palestinian protests is “so dumb”, adding that demonstrators should “correct their aim.” The stand-up comedian and sitcom star, 70, was heckled by a protester at a recent gig and also saw dozens of students walk out of his commencement speech at Duke University earlier this month. They don’t seem to understand that, as comedians, we really don’t control anything.” Seinfeld has been vocal in his support for Israel in the aftermath of the 7 October terror attacks, where Hamas militants killed 1,200 Israelis and took another 250 hostage. But again, a little off target.” Jerry Seinfeld in Los Angeles, April 2024 “So that’s, to me, comedic,” he said. The crowd can be heard cheering and chanting: “Jerry!” Since the 7 October attacks and the launch of Israel’s war on Gaza, at least 35,000 Palestinian people are believed to have been killed.
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