Atsuko Okatsuka reveals some of the details of the offer that she was presented to appear at the Riyad Comedy Festival in progress in Saudi Arabia.
The actress went to the wires where she shared a screenshot of an alleged offering she received to perform at the festival. In the post, Okatsuka noted that the acceptance of the potential reservation had come with “rules of censorship” that “a lot of” you can say nothing! ” The actors ”accepted.
“The money comes directly from the crown prince, who actively performs journalists, PPL [sic] With non -heavy drug offenses, bloggers, etc. Without regular procedure, “she wrote.” Many “you can no longer say anything!” The actors make the festival … They had to respect the rules of censorship on the types of jokes they can do. »»
The Riyadh festival started on Friday and will end on October 9. The list of actors who should appear includes Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Russell Peters, Gabriel Iglesias and Pete Davidson, among others.
Okatsuka shared a screenshot of “content restrictions” described in his alleged offer, which read: “The artist prepares or prepares any material which can be considered to be degrading, defame or ridicule a) The kingdom of Saudia Saudie, including its leadership, public figures, culture, or people; C) All religion, religious tradition, religious figure or religious practice. »»
Another actor Marc Maron recently criticized those who chose to participate in the Riyad Comedy Festival. During a video published from one of his shows, the Wtf The host of Podcast spoke of the alleged role of Saudi officials in the September 11 attacks and the 2018 assassination of Jamal Khashoggi.
“I mean, how do you even promote this? You know, like” people who brought you on September 11. Two weeks of laughing in the desert, don’t miss it! “” Said Maron. “I mean, the same guy who will pay them is the same guy who paid this guy to Bone saw Jamal Khashoggi and put him in a fucking suitcase. But don’t let it stop the Yucks, it’s going to be a good time!”
