Larry David Criticized For ‘SNL’ Holocaust Jokes
NEW YORK (AP) — Larry David is facing criticism from the Anti-Defamation League and others for joking about dating in concentration camps during his monologue while hosting “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend.
David, who is Jewish, noted that disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who is at the center of the sexual harassment firestorm gripping Hollywood, is also Jewish before going into jokes about pickup lines in concentration camps.
The jokes were met with groans and awkward chuckles from the audience.
Social media was quick to criticize the HBO star. Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt tweeted that David “managed to be offensive, insensitive & unfunny all at same time. Quite a feat.”
Representatives for David didn’t immediately return a request for comment Monday.
Comments (1)
Scott Cote says:
November 6, 2017 at 5:24 pm
This is now the height of the despicable SNL’s behavior. How is this show allowed to stay on the air? NBC has indeed reached a new low. Whether you’re a Conservative or a Liberal, you should no longer allow this foul content into your home.