Bob The Drag Queen faced criticism for a joke made about race play seven years ago during a podcast. Race play involves the consensual role-playing of racially charged scenarios tied to harmful stereotypes. Upon the clip resurfacing, Bob released a video confirming the joke's authenticity and expressing regret, stating they wouldn't make such a joke today. They clarified they have never engaged in race play. Bob emphasized the importance of evolving in comedy and recognizing the impact of one's words.
"I want to be clear about one thing: I have never in my life engaged in race play. Ever, never, not once."
"To be clear, I was just joking. I also acknowledge that the jokes were harmful. I get that. I see that."
"Is that a joke that I find funny today? No. Is it a joke that I would tell today? No."
"At the time I found the joke very funny, but I refuse to be the type of comedian who stands by quips that have aged poorly."
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